Moringa oleifera L. Extracts as Bioactive Ingredients That Increase Safety of Body Wash Cosmetics

Abstract

<jats:p>The work attempts to obtain a multifunctional plant extract derived from Moringa tree leaves. Obtained results indicate a strong antioxidant potential of the tested extracts. It was shown that <jats:italic>Moringa oleifera</jats:italic> leaf extract is a rich source of flavonoid and phenolic compounds. Furthermore, it shows a strong antioxidant activity by scavenging free radicals. <jats:italic>In vitro</jats:italic> toxicity studies showed that the tested extracts in concentrations up to 5% showed a positive effect on cell proliferation and metabolism and may contribute to the reduction of oxidative stress in cells. It was noted that the tested model formulation of cosmetic (1% SCS) with the addition of different types of extracts might contribute to the reduction of skin irritation and improve the safety of the product.</jats:p>

Chronic cold exposure aggravates oxidative stress in reproductive organs of STZ-induced diabetic rats: Protective role of Moringa oleifera

“…The flavonoids and triterpenoids of M. oleifera seem to be helpful in regulating the ROS production to minimize the oxidative damage in reproductive organs of cold-stressed diabetic rats [35]. These findings in brief corroborate with the inferences drawn in the studies of Nizioł-Łukaszewska et al [36].…”

Spermatozoa Quality of Kintamani Dogs in Coconut Water-Egg Yolk Diluent with Addition of Moringa Leaves and Carrot Extract

“…Adding this extract with an optimum concentration in the diluent maintained the quality of spermatozoa during storage than the control. This is due to the contain high antioxidant level of moringa leaves extract, which can protect the body against free radicals (Vergara-Jimenez et al 2017;Nizioł-Łukaszewska et al 2020). Plavonoids combat free radicals by scavenging against superoxide radicals (Chun et al 2003), peroxyl radicals (Nakao et al 1998;Akhlaghi and Bandy 2009), and peroxynitrite radicals (Pollard et al 2006).…”

“…Moringa leaves extract (Moringa oleifera L.) contains phytochemical compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, triterpenoids/steroids and tannins. It has strong antioxidants, which can protect the body against the bad effects of free radicals (Vergara-Jimenez et al 2017;Nizioł-Łukaszewska et al 2020). Antioxidants from moringa leaves can neutralize free radicals, thereby preventing oxidative damage to most biomolecules and providing significant protection (Sreelatha and Padma 2010).…”

Incorporation of Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract in Yoghurts to Mitigate Children’s Malnutrition in Developing Countries

“…These properties can be attributed to the phenolic group ( Figure 1 ) [ 9 ]. The most common phenolics found in M. oleifera leaves are flavonoids (e.g., epicatechin, catechin, quercetin, kaempferol) and phenolic acids (e.g., gallic acid, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid) [ 10 , 11 , 12 ]. Other families of polyphenols, such as lignans, can also be found in M. oleifera leaves [ 13 ].…”