First case of contact dermatitis caused by C12–13 alkyl malate used in a skin care product for acne

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 (6) ◽  
pp. 465-466
Author(s):  
Adeline Prost ◽  
Camille Leleu ◽  
Maud Jordan ◽  
Justine Pasteur ◽  
Evelyne Collet
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulugeta Berhanu

Abstract Anchote (Coccinia abyssinica) is highly nutritious crop which is mostly cultivated in Wollega Zone, Oromia Regional State of Ethiopia. Anchote tubers are rich in calcium and starch which are essential for healthy skin. Thus, a new skin cream was formulated using coccinia abyssinica tuber extract for the purpose of moistening and nourishing the skin. Coccinia abyssinica tuber extract was prepared by maceration extraction method. Then, tuber extract of coccinia abyssinica was mixed with ingredients such as thickening agents, humectant, emollient, antioxidant, preservatives and fragrance to prepare a new skin cream. A newly prepared skin care product was applied to the human skin. The skin became soft, attractive and supple after using this new skin cream. It didn’t cause any side effects on the human body. The current study revealed that coccinia abyssinica skin care product enrich the body with nutrients and useful minerals.


2005 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 768-773 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynne Walker ◽  
Soo Downe ◽  
Liz Gomez

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscilla L. Phillips ◽  
Daniel Young ◽  
Debashish Chakravarthy

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