Are plants used for skin care in South Africa fully explored?

Lall, Namrita; Kishore, N.

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2014.02.021

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“…Skin is the main structure that protects human body from the environmental factors and has, in addition, a relevant relationship to person aspect and beauty (Lall and Kishore, 2014). This is why applications for the skin are amongst the most important objectives of pharmaceutical industries, both with regard to dermatological pathologies as well as to cosmetics.…”

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Plants with topical uses in the Ripollès district (Pyrenees, Catalonia, Iberian Peninsula): Ethnobotanical survey and pharmacological validation in the literature

Rigat

Vallès

D'Ambrosio

et al. 2015

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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Ethnopharmacological relevance: The skin is the main structure that protects the human body from environmental factors and has, in addition, a relevant relationship to people's appearance and beauty. Official medicine and cosmetics have shown interest on elaborating products to protect the dermal system, yet the role of folk medicine is highly unknown in this field.Aims of the study: Taking this into account, we performed an ethnobotanical study in a Catalan district of the eastern Pyrenees (northeast Iberian Peninsula), with the purpose of assessing popular plant knowledge and use. In this paper, we present exclusively the results on topically-

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confidence: 99%

Plants with topical uses in the Ripollès district (Pyrenees, Catalonia, Iberian Peninsula): Ethnobotanical survey and pharmacological validation in the literature

Rigat

Vallès

D'Ambrosio

et al. 2015

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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“…39 In Ayurveda medicine, A. vera is known as the treatment for skin diseases. 40 For instance, A. vera leaves are usefull for skin burns. 41,42 However, some studies reported the weak allergenic potential of A. vera.…”

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“…41,42 However, some studies reported the weak allergenic potential of A. vera. 43,44 An additional, A. vera has been exhibited excellent pharmacological and cosmetic relevance and has been explored for skin hyperpigmentation problems. 45 For instance, actually A. vera was formulated in an aqueous based gel system for topical therapy of wild acne vulagris.…”

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Contemporary Use of Phytocosmetics in Three Districts from North-Eastern Algeria

Bouzabata¹

2017

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Background:In Algeria, the cosmetic market is competitive, with an annual growth of 12%. Because of the toxicity of synthetics cosmetics, the industry is currently more concentrated on herbal cosmetics. Phytocosmetic is an important aspect of traditional medicine in Algerian culture, whose information is scanty. Objective: The present study has been conducted to assess quantitatively the use of herbs in phytocosmetics application. Method: Data was collected from 300 users via face to face interviews using semi-structured questionnaire in three districts from North-eastern Algeria: Annaba, El Tarf and Skikda. Five parameters were evaluated including the demographic characteristics, the form of cosmetic preparation and, medicinal stories used in cosmetic applications. Results: The soap (67%) and a fixed oil (56%) were the preparation forms most used in phytocosmetics applications. Although, five medicinal plants were recorded: Aloe vera (L.) Burm.F., Matricaria recutita L., Lavandula angustifolia Mill., Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck and Ricinus communis L. The highest relative citation frequency (RFC) was attributed to A. vera in the three district Skikda (0.68), Annaba (0.57), and El Tarf (0.43). Eleven traditional recipes have been described. Conclusion: This study is able to record the available information the importance of phytocosmetic in traditional medicine. However, further research should be conducted in Algeria, to explore the toxicity of these products.

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“…These kinds of tyrosinase inhibitors are widespread in nature and botanical extracts are good source of naturally occurring tyrosinase inhibitors which are commonly used as traditional remedies for pigmentation disorders [67][68].…”

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Melanogenesis: Key Role of Bioactive Compounds in the Treatment of Hyperpigmentory Disorders

Ali¹,

Choudhary²,

Naaz³

et al. 2015

Pigmentary Disorders

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Skin pigmentation is an important human phenotypic trait that gives special aesthetic hue to individuals and also protective covering against solar ultra violet radiations, but excessive pigment production and uneven distribution, appear as serious undesirable hyperpigmentory anomalies. To overcome this, various therapeutic agents and skinlightening cosmetics are in big demand across Asia, and the quest for fairness has led to identification of many new ingredients. The mechanisms underlying pigmentation has been researched extensively and the knowledge are being updated regularly. To understand the etiology of normal and uneven skin pigmentation, first part of the review serves us basic updated information regarding the normal process of melanogenesis and strict coherent attributes that monitor the skin pigmentation control machinery. While the later part of the review focuses on some abnormal hyperpigmentory anomalies, their mode of action at the cellular level and various approaches that exploit the natural botanicals for their permanent and cost effective treatment.

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Are plants used for skin care in South Africa fully explored?

Abstract: Graphical AbstractScientific validation of South African medicinal plants used traditionally for skin care and their pharmacological properties associated with treating skin conditions. 2

Cited by 111 publications

References 148 publications

Plants with topical uses in the Ripollès district (Pyrenees, Catalonia, Iberian Peninsula): Ethnobotanical survey and pharmacological validation in the literature

Plants with topical uses in the Ripollès district (Pyrenees, Catalonia, Iberian Peninsula): Ethnobotanical survey and pharmacological validation in the literature

Contemporary Use of Phytocosmetics in Three Districts from North-Eastern Algeria

Melanogenesis: Key Role of Bioactive Compounds in the Treatment of Hyperpigmentory Disorders

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