Formaldehyde Exposure and Its Potential Health Risk in Some Beauty Salons in Kumasi Metropolis by Noah Kyame Asare-Donkor, James Kusi Appiah, Vincent Torve, Ray Bright Voegborlo, Anthony Apeke Adimado

“…Cosmetologists may be potentially exposed to high levels of formaldehyde as a result of their exposure to formaldehyde released from the various cosmetic products used in the beauty salons. In order to assess the exposure of cosmetologists to formaldehyde, the indoor air in sixty beauty salons across the ten submetros in Kumasi were sampled to determine the formaldehyde levels and the associated noncarcinogenic human health risks. …”
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Assessment of the Chemical Diversity and Functional Properties of Secondary Metabolites from the Marine Fungus <i>Asteromyces cruciatus</i> by María Paz González-Troncoso, Catalina Landeta-Salgado, Javiera Munizaga, Ruth Hornedo-Ortega, María del Carmen García-Parrilla, María Elena Lienqueo

“…Natural compounds derived from microorganisms, especially those with antioxidant and anticancer properties, are gaining attention for their potential applications in biomedical, cosmetic, and food industries. Marine fungi, such as <i>Asteromyces cruciatus</i>, are particularly promising due to their ability to produce bioactive metabolites through the degradation of marine algal polysaccharides. …”
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Ultrasonication-assisted lipase-catalyzed esterification of chlorogenic acid: A comparative study using fatty alcohol and acids in solvent and solvent-free conditions by Chia-Hung Kuo, Parushi Nargotra, Tsung-Han Lin, Chwen-Jen Shieh, Yung-Chuan Liu

“…Chlorogenic acid, a well-known antioxidant, has potential applications in health care, food, and cosmetic sectors. However, its low solubility hinders its application at the industrial scale. …”
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In-depth study of the nutritional composition, phytochemicals, antioxidant activity, molecular docking interactions, and toxicological evaluation of Abies marocana Trab. woody biom... by Malak Zirari, Marouane Aouji, Wissal Baghdad, Mohammed Er-rajy, Hamada Imtara, Feras Abujaber, Otmane Elharrati, Omar M. Noman, Mahmoud Tarayrah, Driss Hmouni, Nouredine El Mejdoub

“…The methanolic extracts of A. marocana displayed strong antioxidant properties through notable DPPH scavenging activity, with no mortality observed in rats even at doses exceeding 1,000 mg.kg−1, indicating potential for medicinal, cosmetic, or dietary uses. A molecular docking study of the five main compounds of both plants showed that they aligned and interacted with the binding sites of selected proteins, demonstrating significant antioxidant activity.…”
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Tectonic Keratoplasty to Restore the Bulbar Wall after Block Excision of Benign and Malignant Intraocular Tumors by Emilio Balestrazzi, Luigi Mosca, Maria Antonietta Blasi, Maria Ilaria Giannico, Angelo Balestrazzi

“…After iris cysts excision, a planned second-time surgery was necessary in one patient: optical penetrating keratoplasty, centered on the visual axis, implantation of one refractive IOL (intraocular lens) in the bag, and one cosmetic IOL in the sulcus, to restore the iris diaphragm. …”
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Free Radical-Scavenging, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antibacterial Activities of Water and Ethanol Extracts Prepared from Compressional-Puffing Pretreated Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Pe... by Chun-Yung Huang, Chia-Hung Kuo, Chien-Hui Wu, Ai-Wei Kuan, Hui-Ru Guo, Yu-Hua Lin, Po-Kai Wang

“…Further biological experiments revealed that CPEE from TN1 possessed the strongest anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities, and thus it is recommended as a multibioactive agent, which may have applications in the food, cosmetic, and nutraceutical industries.…”
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous thermal ablation of parotid tumors: experience from two-centers by Min Zhuang, Yucheng Lin, Songsong Wu, Man Lu, Zirui Jiang, Ting Wei, Lu Wang, Shishi Wang, Jie Zou, Yi He

“…Change in tumor size (maximum diameter, tumor volume(V), volume reduction rate (VRR)) and cosmetic score (CS) were evaluated during a one-year follow-up period. …”
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Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Polyphenols Extracted after Adsorption onto Natural Clay “Ghassoul” by Safae Allaoui, Mohammed Naciri Bennani, Hamid Ziyat, Omar Qabaqous, Najib Tijani, Najim Ittobane, Mohammed Barbouchi, Aziz Bouymajane, Fouzia Rhazi Filali

“…Only the PPW showed the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) that is equal to 0.290 mg/mL for Salmonella sp and Staphylococcus aureus, which confirms that the extraction by water of the adsorbed polyphenols is an original solution to recover the polyphenols and also to obtain a natural phenolic antioxidant which can be used in the pharmaceutical, nourishment, and cosmetic industry.…”
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Photodegradation of lignin biowaste catalyzed by biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles using the leaf extract of Aristotelia chilensis by Joelis Vera, Wence Herrera, Edward Hermosilla, Heidi Schalchli, Ramiro Díaz, Paola Fincheira, Amedea B. Seabra, Andrés Quiroz, Gonzalo Tortella, Olga Rubilar

“…These findings highlight the potential of biogenic ZnO-B nanoparticles in photocatalytic processes for the valorization of Kraft lignin into value-added compounds of interest to the chemical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.…”
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Application of Infrared Spectroscopy for Functional Compounds Evaluation in Olive Oil: A Current Snapshot by Sarfaraz Ahmed Mahesar, Massimo Lucarini, Alessandra Durazzo, Antonello Santini, Anja I. Lampe, Johannes Kiefer

“…It is mainly used and consumed as food but also as key ingredient in a wide variety of cosmetic products, e.g., to moisturize and nourish dry skin. …”
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Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds and Chemical Elements in Herbs: Effectiveness of Choline Chloride-Based Deep Eutectic Solvents in Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction by Aleksandra Szydłowska-Czerniak, Agnieszka Kowaluk, Michał Strzelec, Tomasz Sawicki, Małgorzata Tańska

“…Determining the compositions of antioxidants and elements in herbs is essential for understanding their nutritive importance when applied in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.…”
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Evaluation of bone development and organs in rat fetuses exposed to tartrazine by Osman Öztürk, Sümeyye Uçar, Züleyha Doğanyiğit, Aslı Okan Oflamaz, Evrim Suna Arıkan, Şükrü Ateş, Seher Yılmaz

“…Tartrazine finds widespread application in the realms of alimentation, pharmaceuticals, cosmetic formulations, and textile manufacturing. Tartrazine has a negative effect on human health such as hyperactivity, allergies and asthma in children. …”
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Something Old and Something New—A Pilot Study of Shrinkage and Modern Imaging Devices by Josephine V. W. Hearing, Raymund E. Horch, Rafael Schmid, Carol I. Geppert, Maximilian C. Stumpfe

“…Further studies are needed to quantify its impact on functional and cosmetic outcomes.…”
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A systematic review of exposure to toxic elements and neurocognitive development in children by Tingyi Guo, Moslem Lari Najafi, Junmei Zhang

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Ultrasound and 3D Skin Imaging: Methods to Evaluate Efficacy of Striae Distensae Treatment by Mariella Bleve, Priscilla Capra, Franca Pavanetto, Paola Perugini

“…Methods. 20 volunteers were enrolled with a two-month study. A marketed cosmetic product was used as the active over one body area. …”
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Pattern of Orbito-ocular Tumours in Nigeria: a systematic review by Godswill I. Nathaniel, Ugochukwu A. Eze, Arinze A. Onwuegbuna, Chigozie I. Echieh, Helen A. Alen

“…Among the challenges facing patients with orbital tumors are cosmetic deficits, vision loss, and life-threatening conditions. …”
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Performance analysis, conceptual mapping, and emerging trends for Gum Arabic research: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis from 1916 to 2023 by Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha, Abdalbasit Adam Mariod

“…Abstract Gum Arabic (GA) is a natural ingredient used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Numerous studies have been conducted on the physicochemical properties and applications of GA. …”
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Dyes Degradation with Fe-Doped Titanium Nanotube Photocatalysts Prepared from Spend Steel Slag by Chih Ming Ma, Yu Jung Lin, Ren Wei Shiue, Chang Tang Chang

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Ultrasound-assisted extraction of peanut shell by-product: Chemical properties, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects by Kang Jung Wook, Lee In Chul

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Effective Microorganisms Improve Growth, Nutrients Uptake, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index, Photosystem II, and Essential Oil While Reducing Canopy Temperature in Water-Stre... by Naayem M. Elgaml, Adel B. Salama, Heba Sh. Shehata, Magdi T. Abdelhamid

“….), a member of the Lamiaceae family of aromatic plants, is used as a flavoring in the food, fragrance, and cosmetic industries. Egypt’s food and pharmaceutical industries require more natural resources, thus new crops have been introduced to meet the demand. …”
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