Literature

Dermal Healing System:

  • Mostafa, WZ, Rehab AH. Vitamin D and the Skin: Focus on a Complex Relationship: A Review. Journal of Advanced Research (2015) 6(6) 793–804.

  • Keen, MA, Iffat H. Vitamin E in Dermatology. Indian Dermatology Online Journal (2016) 7(4) 311–315.

  • Scapagnini G, Davinelli S, Di Renzo L, De Lorenzo A, Olarte HH, Micali G. Cocoa Bioactive Compounds: Significance and Potential for the Maintenance of Skin Health. Nutrients (2014) 6(8), 3202-3213.

  • Koskovac M, Cupara S, Kipic M, Barjaktarevic A, Milovanovic O, Kojicic K, Markovic M. Sea Buckthorn Oil—A Valuable Source for Cosmeceuticals. Cosmetics. (2017), 4, 40.

  • Ebner F, Heller A, Rippke F, Tausch I. Topical Use of Dexpanthenol in Skin Disorders. American Journal Clinical Dermatology 2002; 3 (6), 427-4331175-0561.

  • Sharafzadeh S, Alizadeh O. German and Roman Chamomile. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. (2011) 1(10) 1-5.

  • Leach M. Calendula officinalis and Wound Healing: A Systematic Review Wounds: a compendium of clinical research and practice. (2008) 20(8), 236-43.

  • Gehring W. Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmeic Dermatology. (2004) 3 (2), 88–93.

  • Milinde P Deepa K. Walnut: Not a hard nut to crack. International research Journal of Pharmacy. (2011) 2 (5), 8-17.

  • Sienkiewicz M, Głowacka A, Kowalczyk E, Wiktorowska-Owczarek A, Jóźwiak-Bębenista M, Łysakowska M. The Biological Activities of Cinnamon, Geranium and Lavender Essential Oils. Molecules (2014), 19, 20929-20940.

  • Kang MH, Choi S, Kim B-H. Skin Wound Healing Effects and Action Mechanism of Acai Berry Water Extracts. Toxicological Research. (2017), 33(2):149-156.

  • Sharad J. Glycolic acid peel therapy - A current review. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology (2013) 6, 281-288.

  • Craciunescu O, Constantin D, Gaspar A, Toma L, Utoiu E, Moldovan L Evaluation of antioxidant and cytoprotective activities of Arnica montana L. and Artemisia absinthium L. ethanolic extracts. Chemistry Central Journal (2012) 6(97),1-22.

Dermal Softening System:

  • Komane B, Vermaak L, Summers B, Viljoen A.  Safety and efficacy of Sclerocarya birrea (A.Rich.) Hochst (Marula) oil: A clinical perspective. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.  (2015) 176, 327–335.

  • Huang ZR, Lin YK, Fang JY. Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology Molecules (2009), 14, 540-554. 

  • El Monfaloutia H, Guillaumea D, Denheza C, Charrouf Z. Therapeutic potential of argan oil: a review. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. (2010) 62, 1669–1675.

  • Valerón-Almazán P, Gómez-Duaso AJ, Santana-Molina N, García-Bello MA, Carretero G. Evolution of Post-Surgical Scars Treated with Pure Rosehip Seed Oil. Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications. (2015) 5, 161-167.  

  • Hauser M. Cosmetic Oils in comparison: penetration and occlusion of paraffin oil and vegetable oils. COSSMA (2012)1(2), 26-31.

  • Wall MM. Functional lipid characteristics, oxidative stability, and antioxidant activity of macadamia nut (Macadamia integrifolia) cultivars. Food Chemistry (2010) 210, 1103–1108.

  • Sengupta A, Behera J. Comprehensive view on chemistry, manufacturing & applications of lanolin extracted from wool pretreatment. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER). (2014) 3 (7), 33-43.

Dermal Protect System:

  • Gajbhiye S, Sakharwade S. Silver Nanoparticles in Cosmetics. Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications. (2016) 6, 48-53.

  • Edward-Jones V. Silver in hygiene, personal care and health. Letters in Applied Microbiology 49 (2009) 147–152

Dermal Support System:

  • Ganceviciene R, Liakou AI, Theodoridis A, Makrantonaki E, Zouboulis CC.  Skin anti-aging strategies. Dermato-endocrinology (2012) 4(3), 308–319.

  • Ramos-e-Silva M, Celem LR, Ramos-e-Silva S, Fucci-da-Costa AP. Anti-aging cosmetics: Facts and controversies. Clinics in Dermatology (2013) 31, 750–758.

  • Alvarez OM, Gilbreath RL. J Effect of dietary thiamine on intermolecular collagen cross-linking during wound repair: a mechanical and biochemical assessment. Trauma (1982) 22(1), 20-4.

  • Alvarez OM, Gilbreath RL. Thiamine influence on collagen during the granulation of skin wounds, Journal of Surgical Research, (1982) 32 (1), 24-31.

  • Lonsdale D. A review of the biochemistry, metabolism and clinical benefits of thiamin(e) and its derivatives. Evidence Based Complement Alternative Medicine. (2006);3(1), 49-59.

  • Kato N. (2012) Role of vitamin B6 in skin health and diseases. In: Preedy V.R. (eds) Handbook of diet, nutrition and the skin. Human Health Handbooks no. 1, vol 2. Wageningen Academic Publishers

  • Inubushia T, Takasawaa T, Tuboia Y, Watanabea N, Akib K, Katunuma N, Changes of glucose metabolism and skin-collagen neogenesis in vitamin B6 deficiency BioFactors (2005) 23, 59–67.  

  • Seymons K, De Moor A, De Raeve H, Lambert J. Dermatologic Signs of Biotin Deficiency Leading to the Diagnosis of Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Pediatric Dermatology (2004) 21(3) 231–235.

  • Haneke E, Baran R. (2010) Micronutrients for Hair and Nails. In: Krutmann J., Humbert P. (eds) Nutrition for Healthy Skin. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. 

  • Bagherani N, Smoller BR.  An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology- Part I: Importance and function of zinc in human beings Smoller2 Global Dermatology (2016) 3(5),330-336. 

  • Oluwaseyi M.   Effects of topical and dietary use of shea butter on animals. American Journal of Life Sciences (2014) 2(5), 303-307.

  • Soto ML, Falqué E, Domínguez H.  Relevance of Natural Phenolics from Grape and Derivative Products in the Formulation of Cosmetics. Cosmetics (2015) 2, 259-276.

  • Edwards-Jones V.  The benefits of silver in hygiene, personal care and healthcare. Applied Microbiology, Letters in Applied Microbiology (2009) 4,147–152

  • Basmatker G, Jais N, Daud F, J. Aloe vera: A valuable multifunction cosmetic ingredients Journal of Medicinal Aromatic Plants. (2011)1(3), 338-341.

  • Qadir I. Medicinal and Cosmetological Importance of Aloe vera. International Journal of Natural Therapy (2009) 2, 21-2.

Dermal Renew System:

  • Sinno H, Malhotra M, Lutfy J, Jardin B, Winocour S, Brimo F, Beckman L, Watters K, Philip A, Williams B, Prakash S. The effects of topical collagen treatment on wound breaking strength and scar cosmetics in rats. Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2012;20(3):181-185.

  • Cheng W, Yan-hua R., Fang-gang, N., Guo-an A. The content and ratio of type I and III collagen in skin differ with age and injury. Journal of Biotechnology (2011) 10(13), 2524-2529. 

  • Ganceviciene R, Liakou AI, Theodoridis A, Makrantonaki E, Zouboulis CC. Skin anti-aging strategies. Dermato-endocrinology. (2012) 4(3, 308-319.

  • Tracy LE, Minasian RA, Caterson EJ. Extracellular Matrix and Dermal Fibroblast Function in the Healing Wound. Advances in Wound Care. (2016) 5(3),119-136.  

  • Jegasothy SM, Zabolotniaia V, Bielfeldt S. Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology. (2014) 7(3),27-29.

  • Schagen SK. Topical Peptide Treatments with Effective Anti-Aging Results. Cosmetics 2017, 4, 16-30.

  • van Zyl L, du Preez J, Gerber M, du Plessis J, Viljoen J. Essential Fatty Acids as Transdermal Penetration Enhancers. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. (2016) 105, 188-193. 

  • Baxter RA. Anti-aging properties of resveratrol. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. (2008) 7, 2–7. 

  • Vinardell MP, Mitjans M. Nanocarriers for Delivery of Antioxidants on the Skin. Cosmetics. (2015) 2, 342-354. 

  • Ndiaye M, Philippe C, Mukhtar H, Ahmada N. The Grape Antioxidant Resveratrol for Skin Disorders: Promise, Prospects, and Challenges. Archives Biochemistry and Biophysics. (2011) 508(2), 164–170.

  • Stander MA, Van Wyk B-E, Taylor MJC, Long HS. Analysis of Phenolic Compounds in Rooibos Tea (Aspalathus linearis) with a Comparison of Flavonoid-Based Compounds in Natural Populations of Plants from Different Regions. Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry (2017)65 (47), 10270–10281. 

  • Stephen Hsu, PhDGreen tea and the skin. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2005)52,1049-59.

  • Savić VL, Nikolić VD, Arsić IA, Stanojević LP, Najman SJ, Stojanović S, Mladenović-Ranisavljević II. Comparative Study of the Biological Activity of Allantoin and Aqueous Extract of the Comfrey Root. Phytotherapy. Research, (2015) 29, 1117–1122. 

  • Holzer, A.M. & Granstein, R.D. Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery: Incorporating Medical and Surgical Dermatology. (2004) 8 (2), 90-96.

  • Izuka H, Adachi R, Koizumi H, Aoyagi T, Ohkawara A, M.D., Miura Y, M.D. Effects of Adenosine and 2'-Deoxyadenosine on Epidermal Keratinocyte Proliferation: Its Relation to Cyclic AMP Formation. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. (1984) 82, 608-612.