Caulerpa racemosa (C. racemosa) is a seaweed containing folic acid, thiamine, ascorbic and phenol as secondary metabolites that function antioxidants. This study aims to formulate hand moisturizing cream C. extract evaluate the quality of preparation. The manufacture from was carried out in several stages, namely extraction, antioxidant testing, formulation preparations, evaluation. Evaluation ...

Rosella flowers are able to provide a moisturizing and smoothing effect because they contain many substances that useful for the skin, rosella also synonymous with sour taste so it gives fresh sensation. In this study, ethanolic extract of used was at concentration 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 5%. This type research is experimental using pre-test post-test control group design. The sample flower lotion (Hibis...

The research aimed to produce an herbal facial scrub. majority of times, the skin on face is in regular contact with dirt, pollution, and other contaminants. scrub comprises various natural components that are safe use, have fewer adverse effects, antibacterial, anti-infective, antioxidant, anti-aging, moisturizing characteristics. primary ingredient this chickpea another important lemon oil wh...

BACKGROUND We present two patients who developed severe protrusion of the conjunctiva and chemosis secondary to Harlequin ichthyosis (HI). CASE REPORTS Case 1 was a male infant diagnosed with HI who had parchment-like appearance and conjunctival protrusion with severe chemosis. Case 2 was a female infant on whom HI had been suspected before birth through ultrasonography. She showed thickened ...

We report a 64-year-old female patient with an insulin allergy. She was treated with a combination of oral antihistamines, topical hydrocortisone cream, and moisturizing agents, which resulted in the improvement of eczema and intense pruritus. To evaluate insulin allergy, intradermal skin tests were performed with several insulin agents for clinical use and 0.9% NaCl. Skin testing with semisynt...

Mushrooms have been valued as a traditional source of natural bioactive compounds for centuries and have recently been exploited for potential components in the cosmetics industry. Numerous mushrooms and their ingredients have been known to be beneficial to the skin and hair. The representative ingredients are as follows: phenolics, polyphenolics, terpenoids, selenium, polysaccharides, vitamins...

Formulations containing engkabang fat and engkabang fat esters, F10 and E15 respectively were prepared using a high-shear homogenizer, followed by a high-pressure homogenizer. Both formulations were stable at room temperature, at 45 degrees C, and after undergoing freeze-thaw cycles. The particle sizes of F10 and E15 after high pressure were 115.75 nm and 148.41 nm respectively. The zeta potent...

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a novel technique for skin characterization. OBJECTIVES To develop AFM tests for characterization of the outermost epidermis layer, corneocytes. As an example, the effect of moisturizer on the corneocyte properties is studied. METHODS AND MATERIALS Topology, rigidity, and friction (between individual corneocytes and AFM probe) of the top l...