Biologically active properties of plant extracts in cosmetic emulsions

Abstract

Describes biologically active properties aquatic plant extracts of domestic herbaceous species as a part cosmetic emulsion in this article. In particular, the antioxidant features related to vitamins, flavonoids, coloring, extractive and tannins were reported. The following research methods as qualitative analysis on groups of biologically active substances, thin-layer chromatography, titrimetry and photometry were used in the work. The ability of extracts to influence the physico-chemical, organoleptic and antioxidant properties of cosmetic emulsion samples was established. The ability of the extracts to exhibit antioxidant and prooxidant effects in cosmetic emulsion samples was determined. This article represents a contribute in the identification of plant extracts and their use as biologically active additives in cosmetic emulsion.

Selected Aspects Related to Medicinal and Aromatic Plants as Alternative Sources of Bioactive Compounds

“…Hirtum, Foeniculum vulgare Mill, Pimpinella anisum L., and their extracts can be used as a novel feed additive in turkey production, having beneficial effects, such as food microbial safety or even can enhance production performance [ 114 ] as “green pesticides” to limit the use of hazardous synthetic pesticides (the case of Heracleum persicum and Achillea millefolium essential oil against Plodia interpunctella , citronellal from Cymbopogon winterianus against Spodoptera frugiperda larvae, or rosemary oil applied against Agriostes obscurus larvae) [ 115 ] or in the zootechnological field to enhance animals’ performance and health [ 116 ]. Moreover, purified bioactive compounds from MAPs (such as Calendula officinalis L., Lavandula vera DC, Artemisia absinthium L.) or even plant extracts (as a whole) have potential applications in the cosmetic industry, which nowadays is focused on new technologies and explores alternative sources of raw materials; the trends in this direction are based on the use of plant-origin components having polyfunctional properties and long-lasting effects [ 117 ]. In this domain, there is ongoing in-depth research for identifying natural resources for sunscreen cosmetics; bioactive compounds such as green tea polyphenols, Rosa damascene flower extracts, aromatic compounds isolated from lichens, flowering tops of Dracocephalum moldavica and Viola tricolor , and aromatic and flavonoid compounds from saffron, Crocus sativus, were evaluated for their effects [ 118 ].…”

Use of Spectroscopic Techniques to Monitor Changes in Food Quality during Application of Natural Preservatives: A Review

“…All plants produce a variety of primary metabolites (e.g., proteins, fatty acids, and carbohydrates) and several secondary metabolites such as polyphenols, alkaloids, tannins, terpenoids, and flavonoids [ 43 , 44 ]. PE consists of mixtures with high concentrations of these compounds that vary depending on the plant, the extraction method, and the solvent used, usually being aqueous solutions [ 43 , 45 ]. On the other hand, EO are complex mixtures of natural, volatile, and aromatic compounds extracted from plants with variable compositions [ 23 ].…”

Phytochemical analysis, antioxidant activity and in vitro ocular irritation of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. extracts

“…[7] Cosmetic industries are focused on explore alternative sources of raw materials, especially of plant origin, due to their content of biologically active compounds, the synergy of their action and the high degree of assimilation by the human body. [57] Leaves and flowers of H. rosa-sinensis exhibit hair growth in vitro and in vivo, as well as antigreying properties, [16] suggesting that these proprieties could be used in hair growth formulations.…”