[Objectives]The paper was to determine the extraction and refining process of polysaccharide from Tricholoma matsutake,and to verify its whitening effect.[Methods]With T.matsutake as the research object,the effects of...[Objectives]The paper was to determine the extraction and refining process of polysaccharide from Tricholoma matsutake,and to verify its whitening effect.[Methods]With T.matsutake as the research object,the effects of eluent concentration,loading amount and diameter-to-height ratio on the refining process of T.matsutake polysaccharide were explored by orthogonal test,to optimize the dynamic elution conditions of T.matsutake polysaccharide.The survival rate of mouse melanoma cells(B16),inhibition of melanin synthesis and inhibition of tyrosinase activity of crude extract A1 and refined extracts A2-A4 were tested to verify the whitening effect of T.matsutake.[Results]The best extraction and refining process for T.matsutake polysaccharide was:eluent 40%ethanol(volume fraction),loading amount 30 mg/g(polysaccharide-resin),diameter-to-height ratio 1∶8.Under this condition,the extraction rate of T.matsutake can reach up to 33%(A3).The whitening efficacy test showed that crude extract A1 and refined extracts A2-A4 had good whitening effects,and the whitening effects were A3≥A4>A1>A2.[Conclusions]The study provides a reference for the application of T.matsutake polysaccharide in cosmetics.展开更多
By compounding the cranberry extract,lavender flower extract,Kakadu plum extract,edelweiss flower/leaf extract and aloe vera extract into a composite plant extract(BIRC-Rosée WT100),the whitening effects of this ...By compounding the cranberry extract,lavender flower extract,Kakadu plum extract,edelweiss flower/leaf extract and aloe vera extract into a composite plant extract(BIRC-Rosée WT100),the whitening effects of this composite plant extract in antioxidation,anti-inflammation,skin barrier maintenance,and inhibition of melanin production and transport were evaluated.By comparing the inhibitory effects on tyrosinase activity between the composite plant extract andα-arbutin,and then analyzing the decline of apparent chromaticity,apparent brightness and melanin content through 3D melanin skin model platform,the comprehensive whitening effect was evaluated and compared with that of kojic acid.The results showed that,the composite plant extract(BIRC-Rosée WT100)had a tyrosinase inhibition rate of 98.99%at the original concentration,which was much higher than that ofα-arbutin.In 3D melanin skin model,the apparent chromaticity and brightness could be effectively improved,and moreover,the total amount of melanin in the skin could be reduced,showing remarkable whitening effect.展开更多
A natural whitening agent to replace synthetic bioactives was developed.Xin Qi Bai(XQB)was composed of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and the whitening efficacy was tested in vivo.Qualified volunteers were selected ...A natural whitening agent to replace synthetic bioactives was developed.Xin Qi Bai(XQB)was composed of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and the whitening efficacy was tested in vivo.Qualified volunteers were selected and used cream with or without XQB for 8 weeks continuously.The individual type angle(ITA°),melanin index(MI)and the stain area(%)were tested after 0,2,4 and 8 weeks.XQB can increase ITA°value,decrease MI value and the stain area of skin.Results showed that XQB has good whitening efficacy in vivo,and is a natural whitening agent.展开更多
The keratins of wool underwent Photooxidation to form a weaker luminophor in visible blue region(λ<sub>max</sub>=420nm),that reacts with cerium ion to produce an enhanced luminophor complex (λ<sub>...The keratins of wool underwent Photooxidation to form a weaker luminophor in visible blue region(λ<sub>max</sub>=420nm),that reacts with cerium ion to produce an enhanced luminophor complex (λ<sub>max</sub>=426 nm),itmakes wool white obviously.展开更多
Hydroquinone is potentially carcinogenic and is known to be a skin and respiratory irritant.Hydroquinone is carcinogenic it has been banned in some countries because of fears of a cancer risk[1,2].Animal studies have ...Hydroquinone is potentially carcinogenic and is known to be a skin and respiratory irritant.Hydroquinone is carcinogenic it has been banned in some countries because of fears of a cancer risk[1,2].Animal studies have shown that topically applied retinoic acid can be photocarcinogenic[3].The aim of this study was qualitative and quantitative determination of hydroquinone and retinoic acid contents in facial whitening creams by colour reaction tests,FT-IR after TLC separation and HPLC.展开更多
The wool which were processed by rare earth in the dyeing processes have soft and loose hair withpure-white tone and silky luster. A few papers concerned with the mechanism of wool dyeing in the presenceof rare earth&...The wool which were processed by rare earth in the dyeing processes have soft and loose hair withpure-white tone and silky luster. A few papers concerned with the mechanism of wool dyeing in the presenceof rare earth<sup>[</sup>1,2]. However, the distribution of the combining of rare earth ions with wool toward the color andluster of woollen has not been discussed yet. In this paper, the whitening effect of Inner Mongolia goatwool<sup>[3]</sup> processed by rare earth after coarse wool were pulled out was investigated by electronic spectral ana-lysis. The wool samples including normal and rare earth processed Inner Mongolia goat wool were展开更多
Different studies have shown that global warming and climate change have increased the planet’s temperature in different locations. For the apple-growing farmers, this may have a negative impact on the accumulations ...Different studies have shown that global warming and climate change have increased the planet’s temperature in different locations. For the apple-growing farmers, this may have a negative impact on the accumulations of chill units when the air temperature during the fall-winter season increases. When the entire trees are covered with a reflective material, the wood temperature may decrease. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of whitening (with calcium hydroxide) the entire apple trees (Malus domestica Borkh) after defoliation, on the branches and trunks’ internal temperature (under the bark), the accumulation of chill units (CU), its effects on fruit yield and quality and the relation with the use of thidiazuron (TDZ) (inducer of budbreak). The study was conducted during the fall-winter seasons of 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. The results of this study showed that at the hours of the highest incidence of solar radiation, the internal temperature of the whitened trunks and leaves decreases up to 9°C and 6°C respectively. The accumulated CU during the time of the study, of the whitened branches were up to 81% higher than the ones recorded on the branches with no whitening;while the CU was lost at the hours of highest solar radiation (due to a high temperature) were up to 37.2% smaller. Entire tree whitening increased up to 26% of the yield per tree compared to the application of TDZ. No statistical difference in fruit quality was observed between whitened trees and those with no whitening but with the application of thidiazuron.展开更多
Walnut meal is a nutrient-rich product and has a high nutritional value. Walnut meal is a product that can be used in food technology, in order to improve the nutritional quality, expand the range of confectionery pro...Walnut meal is a nutrient-rich product and has a high nutritional value. Walnut meal is a product that can be used in food technology, in order to improve the nutritional quality, expand the range of confectionery products, and replace<span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> the walnut kernel. Due to the dark color, the use of the walnut meal in the preparation of pastries would have a negative effect on the appearance of some final products and the whitening process would allow its use without negatively influencing the final product. The aim of the research is to whiten </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Juglans regial L.</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> walnut meal as a valuable nutritious raw material. Hydrogen peroxide was used to bleach the walnut meal, and the pH, concentration of the whitening agent and the concentration of the meal were used as variable parameters of the bleaching process. The color descriptors (Whitening index, Saturation index, Total color difference, Browning index) were calculated to establish the optimal whitening conditions of the walnut meal. The obtained results showed that an alkaline medium, with the hydrogen peroxide concentration of 10% and 2.5% meal concentration allow</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></span></span><span><span><span> obtaining the best color parameters in terms of Lightness (82.20) and Whitening Index (71.20). In addition, the study of walnut meal quality in terms of peroxide value evolution showed that the treatment with hydrogen peroxide does not affect in any way the value of the peroxide index of the lipids. The highest peroxide value (4.91 mmol/g oil) was recorded for the sample bleached in a 10% Hydrogen peroxide solution, with a pH of 10 against the 4.71 mmol/g oil for the unbleached sample.</span></span></span>展开更多
The inclusion complexation behavior of 2,5-Bis(5-tert-butyl-benzoxazol-2yl)-thiophene (UVOB) with native β-cyclodextrin (βCD) and βCD-monochlorotriazinyl (βCD-MCT) was evaluated by fluorescence spectroscopy. The a...The inclusion complexation behavior of 2,5-Bis(5-tert-butyl-benzoxazol-2yl)-thiophene (UVOB) with native β-cyclodextrin (βCD) and βCD-monochlorotriazinyl (βCD-MCT) was evaluated by fluorescence spectroscopy. The association constant (K<sub>s</sub>), stoichiometry, , and were evaluated at 25℃ ± 0.1℃ in phosphate buffer solution (pH = 10.5, 0.1 mo•dm<sup>–3</sup>) in order to find out the complex formation ability and stability. Fluorescence enhancement for UVOB and UVBNB with both CDs has been observed as a result of the complex formation. A stoichiometry 1:1 for UVOB in both CDs was observed;a stoichiometry 3:1 for UVBNB in both CDs has been observed. The K<sub>s</sub>values for UVOB were 4916 ± 137 M<sup>–1</sup> and 655 ± 19 M<sup>–1</sup> (acetone: water 90/10, v/v) with βCD and βCD-MCT, respectively. The value obtained indicates a spontaneous and stable complex formation, but the complex βCD-UVOB showed high K<sub>s </sub>value as an indicative of a high concentration of complex formed. Additionally, K<sub>s </sub>and thermodynamic parameters and were evaluated in a commercial product UVBNB (UVOB, 13%, v/v). In aqueous solution, the values obtained were 2552 ± 115 and 1787 ± 75 M<sup>–1</sup> respectively. Complexation of UVOB with CDs is an interesting approach for utilization of UVOB in aqueous systems without the need of solvents and or surfactants used in commercial product (UVBNB).展开更多
Hydroquinone has been used for decades as a skin lightening agent. Its use in cosmetics has been banned as a result of skin problems including contact dermatitis and ochronosis. A total of 22 samples of different skin...Hydroquinone has been used for decades as a skin lightening agent. Its use in cosmetics has been banned as a result of skin problems including contact dermatitis and ochronosis. A total of 22 samples of different skin whitening cosmetics were collected from local market. They were analyzed by using thin layer chromatography and HPLC for qualitative and quantitative determination of their hydroquinone contents. The hydroquinone was extracted from samples by using 96% ethanol and was subjected to TLC analysis. Eleven out of 22 samples were found to contain hydroquinone. The HPLC analysis showed the concentration of hydroquinone ranged from 0.002% to 0.092% in the cosmetic samples.展开更多
Background: Tranexamic acid and vitamin C derivatives are important reagent used in cosmetic skin-whitening products. Recently, self-perceptions regarding improvement in facial skin status have been increasingly recog...Background: Tranexamic acid and vitamin C derivatives are important reagent used in cosmetic skin-whitening products. Recently, self-perceptions regarding improvement in facial skin status have been increasingly recognized as an important outcome of whitening cosmetic products intervention. Aims: The purpose of the study was to determine the receptiveness of objective and self-perceived facial skin status using whitening cosmetic products. Methods: A total of 40 volunteers were photographed using the Visia<sup>?</sup> machine and completed questionnaires at pre- and post-operation (8 weeks after receiving whitening cosmetic products). Visia<sup>?</sup> digital image analysis and questionnaires were used for assessment of facial skin status. The receptiveness of objective and self-perceived measures was assessed by paired t test and Effect Size (ES). Results: There were progresses with regard to the surface spot (ES = 0.22), wrinkles (ES = 0.24), texture (ES = 0.31) and pores (ES = 0.21) after using cosmetic products with tranexamic acid. For self-perceived measures, there were significant progresses in pigmented spots (ES = 0.75), rough complexion (ES = 0.76), red complexion (ES = 0.41), wrinkle (ES = 0.58) and obvious pores (ES = 0.75). Conclusions: This study suggests that the whitening cosmetic products are associated with improvement of objective and self-perceived facial skin status. The results could be provided as available information for cosmetic investigation.展开更多
Taking lotus flavones as the research object, cytotoxicity was evaluated by MTT test, inhibitory effects onthe activity of tyrosinase was studied, and DPPH scavenging experiments were carried out. Lotus flavoneswere u...Taking lotus flavones as the research object, cytotoxicity was evaluated by MTT test, inhibitory effects onthe activity of tyrosinase was studied, and DPPH scavenging experiments were carried out. Lotus flavoneswere used in a formula of skin cream and facial whitening effects were examined. Results shows that lotusflavones are exhibited no cytotoxicity at a concentration equal or less than 1%, and it can decrease the activityof tyrosinase at a concentration between 0.02%~0.30%. Lotus flavones can scavenge DPPH radical. The skincream containing lotus flavones declines facial melanin content. Lotus flavones have good biological safety andare suitable in cosmetics as whitening agents.展开更多
Many researchers have described that mesenchymal stem cells conditioned medium and immune cells conditioned medium have a clear whitening effect when they are used as cosmetic ingredients. In this study, we confirmed ...Many researchers have described that mesenchymal stem cells conditioned medium and immune cells conditioned medium have a clear whitening effect when they are used as cosmetic ingredients. In this study, we confirmed the whitening efficacy of various concentrations of immune cells and stem cell conditioned media. The author tried to study a conditioned medium that has a strong whitening effect even with a composition of less than 20% (the most used concentration in cosmetics). Because of the fact that the conditioned medium contains various cytokines and growth factors secreted by stem cells or immune cells, it is known to have effects such as wound healing, antioxidant, and whitening effect. Recently, stem cells have been used not only in the development of cosmetic raw materials but also in skincare procedures, and there are reports being released of cosmetics using immune cells conditioned medium. The concentration-dependent whitening effect equivalently increased as the concentration of the mono-cultured conditioned medium was obtained through the stem cells or immune cells culture. In the case of co-culture, whitening results are like the effect of positive control such as arbutin in the medium carrying only 10% of the co-cultured conditioned medium. It is possible that enhanced whitening efficiency in co-cultured conditioned medium leads to a major innovation in the global cosmetic market.展开更多
A whitening essence lotion was prepared and its whitening and moisturizing efficacy was studied.24 female volunteers were selected to use the whitening essence lotion on the inner side of their forearm as required for...A whitening essence lotion was prepared and its whitening and moisturizing efficacy was studied.24 female volunteers were selected to use the whitening essence lotion on the inner side of their forearm as required for 8 weeks continually.The changes of MI value,L*value,ITA°value and the moisture content of skin stratum corneum were tested for the skin at corresponding position.The results showed that,after using cosmetics for eight weeks,the skin’s MI value,L^* value,ITA°value and moisture content were significance level from the initial values(P<0.05).The product showed certain effects of whitening and moisturizing.展开更多
A whitening toothpaste containing pyrrolidone groups was developed.Through the stain-removal experiment on the hydroxyapatite discs with tobacco stains,the stain-removal abilities of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/V...A whitening toothpaste containing pyrrolidone groups was developed.Through the stain-removal experiment on the hydroxyapatite discs with tobacco stains,the stain-removal abilities of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer and its toothpaste were studied.The results showed that the new toothpaste containing pyrrolidone groups had good whitening effect.The new whitening toothpaste had good safety and it had no damage to the soft and hard tissues.展开更多
Animal skin is generally preferred to evaluate the efficacy and safety:several animal models have been used,e.g.,the guinea pig,the mouse,and the zebrafish.The epidermis of guinea pigs displays a moderate number of me...Animal skin is generally preferred to evaluate the efficacy and safety:several animal models have been used,e.g.,the guinea pig,the mouse,and the zebrafish.The epidermis of guinea pigs displays a moderate number of melanocytes and melanosomes distributed in a similar way to human skin.Guinea pig and human skins have given the close morphologic and functional similarities(similar epidermis thickness,similar epidermal cells turnover time,etc.).The zebrafish presents several advantages,including easy maintenance and handling of the animals,short generation times,and high efficiency of drug penetration through the skin.To establish the animal model and to assess whitening efficacy and safety for whitening products.展开更多
To discuss the inhibitory effect of supramolecular azelaic acid(SAZA)and azelaic acid(AZA)on melanin synthesis.The inhibition rate of tyrosinase activity was tested in vitro.Zebrafish embryos were exposed to SAZA and ...To discuss the inhibitory effect of supramolecular azelaic acid(SAZA)and azelaic acid(AZA)on melanin synthesis.The inhibition rate of tyrosinase activity was tested in vitro.Zebrafish embryos were exposed to SAZA and AZA in different proportions.The development of embryo melanin was observed and quantitatively analyzed.The experimental result showed that both AZA and SAZA had inhibitory effect on tyrosinase,with IC_(50) of 8.34 mmol/L for AZA and 6.56 mmol/L for SAZA.Zebrafish embryo is basically normally developed,with no obvious deformity.Both AZA and SAZA can inhibit the production of melanin,and the SAZA has a better effect in the same amount of experiment.In addition,AZA is able to inhibit the tyrosinase activity and melanin production in zebrafish embryos.The SAZA prepared by cyclodextrin inclusion has shown better water solubility and significantly improved compatibility.展开更多
This paper briefly introduces the human body evaluation test method of cosmetics whitening efficacy test,the measurement method of skin melanin content,skin chromaticity and the instruments used,so as to provide ideas...This paper briefly introduces the human body evaluation test method of cosmetics whitening efficacy test,the measurement method of skin melanin content,skin chromaticity and the instruments used,so as to provide ideas for scientific and rigorous test scheme design and scientific basis for whitening efficacy claim.展开更多
Adsorption kinetics for a stilbene derivative type fluorescent whitening agent (FWA) on fiber surfaces was studied based on a real-time spectroscopic measurement system. Results showed that the time-dependent behavior...Adsorption kinetics for a stilbene derivative type fluorescent whitening agent (FWA) on fiber surfaces was studied based on a real-time spectroscopic measurement system. Results showed that the time-dependent behavior of FWA agrees to that of a mono-molecular adsorption layer on fiber surfaces,as characterized in Langmuir-type expression. The adsorption has two distinguishable stages includ-ing initial fast phase with the primary constant of 1.51×1014 and the later near-equilibrium phase with the secondary constant of 4.96×10-4. The maximum amount of FWA adsorbed on fiber surfaces is 1.67×10-4g (per dry weight based fiber) in the initial phase. A mathematical model of adsorption kinetics was therefore established and evaluated. This model is important for the optimization of FWA applica-tion in papermaking.展开更多
文摘[Objectives]The paper was to determine the extraction and refining process of polysaccharide from Tricholoma matsutake,and to verify its whitening effect.[Methods]With T.matsutake as the research object,the effects of eluent concentration,loading amount and diameter-to-height ratio on the refining process of T.matsutake polysaccharide were explored by orthogonal test,to optimize the dynamic elution conditions of T.matsutake polysaccharide.The survival rate of mouse melanoma cells(B16),inhibition of melanin synthesis and inhibition of tyrosinase activity of crude extract A1 and refined extracts A2-A4 were tested to verify the whitening effect of T.matsutake.[Results]The best extraction and refining process for T.matsutake polysaccharide was:eluent 40%ethanol(volume fraction),loading amount 30 mg/g(polysaccharide-resin),diameter-to-height ratio 1∶8.Under this condition,the extraction rate of T.matsutake can reach up to 33%(A3).The whitening efficacy test showed that crude extract A1 and refined extracts A2-A4 had good whitening effects,and the whitening effects were A3≥A4>A1>A2.[Conclusions]The study provides a reference for the application of T.matsutake polysaccharide in cosmetics.
文摘By compounding the cranberry extract,lavender flower extract,Kakadu plum extract,edelweiss flower/leaf extract and aloe vera extract into a composite plant extract(BIRC-Rosée WT100),the whitening effects of this composite plant extract in antioxidation,anti-inflammation,skin barrier maintenance,and inhibition of melanin production and transport were evaluated.By comparing the inhibitory effects on tyrosinase activity between the composite plant extract andα-arbutin,and then analyzing the decline of apparent chromaticity,apparent brightness and melanin content through 3D melanin skin model platform,the comprehensive whitening effect was evaluated and compared with that of kojic acid.The results showed that,the composite plant extract(BIRC-Rosée WT100)had a tyrosinase inhibition rate of 98.99%at the original concentration,which was much higher than that ofα-arbutin.In 3D melanin skin model,the apparent chromaticity and brightness could be effectively improved,and moreover,the total amount of melanin in the skin could be reduced,showing remarkable whitening effect.
文摘A natural whitening agent to replace synthetic bioactives was developed.Xin Qi Bai(XQB)was composed of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and the whitening efficacy was tested in vivo.Qualified volunteers were selected and used cream with or without XQB for 8 weeks continuously.The individual type angle(ITA°),melanin index(MI)and the stain area(%)were tested after 0,2,4 and 8 weeks.XQB can increase ITA°value,decrease MI value and the stain area of skin.Results showed that XQB has good whitening efficacy in vivo,and is a natural whitening agent.
文摘The keratins of wool underwent Photooxidation to form a weaker luminophor in visible blue region(λ<sub>max</sub>=420nm),that reacts with cerium ion to produce an enhanced luminophor complex (λ<sub>max</sub>=426 nm),itmakes wool white obviously.
文摘Hydroquinone is potentially carcinogenic and is known to be a skin and respiratory irritant.Hydroquinone is carcinogenic it has been banned in some countries because of fears of a cancer risk[1,2].Animal studies have shown that topically applied retinoic acid can be photocarcinogenic[3].The aim of this study was qualitative and quantitative determination of hydroquinone and retinoic acid contents in facial whitening creams by colour reaction tests,FT-IR after TLC separation and HPLC.
文摘The wool which were processed by rare earth in the dyeing processes have soft and loose hair withpure-white tone and silky luster. A few papers concerned with the mechanism of wool dyeing in the presenceof rare earth<sup>[</sup>1,2]. However, the distribution of the combining of rare earth ions with wool toward the color andluster of woollen has not been discussed yet. In this paper, the whitening effect of Inner Mongolia goatwool<sup>[3]</sup> processed by rare earth after coarse wool were pulled out was investigated by electronic spectral ana-lysis. The wool samples including normal and rare earth processed Inner Mongolia goat wool were
文摘Different studies have shown that global warming and climate change have increased the planet’s temperature in different locations. For the apple-growing farmers, this may have a negative impact on the accumulations of chill units when the air temperature during the fall-winter season increases. When the entire trees are covered with a reflective material, the wood temperature may decrease. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of whitening (with calcium hydroxide) the entire apple trees (Malus domestica Borkh) after defoliation, on the branches and trunks’ internal temperature (under the bark), the accumulation of chill units (CU), its effects on fruit yield and quality and the relation with the use of thidiazuron (TDZ) (inducer of budbreak). The study was conducted during the fall-winter seasons of 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. The results of this study showed that at the hours of the highest incidence of solar radiation, the internal temperature of the whitened trunks and leaves decreases up to 9°C and 6°C respectively. The accumulated CU during the time of the study, of the whitened branches were up to 81% higher than the ones recorded on the branches with no whitening;while the CU was lost at the hours of highest solar radiation (due to a high temperature) were up to 37.2% smaller. Entire tree whitening increased up to 26% of the yield per tree compared to the application of TDZ. No statistical difference in fruit quality was observed between whitened trees and those with no whitening but with the application of thidiazuron.
文摘Walnut meal is a nutrient-rich product and has a high nutritional value. Walnut meal is a product that can be used in food technology, in order to improve the nutritional quality, expand the range of confectionery products, and replace<span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> the walnut kernel. Due to the dark color, the use of the walnut meal in the preparation of pastries would have a negative effect on the appearance of some final products and the whitening process would allow its use without negatively influencing the final product. The aim of the research is to whiten </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Juglans regial L.</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> walnut meal as a valuable nutritious raw material. Hydrogen peroxide was used to bleach the walnut meal, and the pH, concentration of the whitening agent and the concentration of the meal were used as variable parameters of the bleaching process. The color descriptors (Whitening index, Saturation index, Total color difference, Browning index) were calculated to establish the optimal whitening conditions of the walnut meal. The obtained results showed that an alkaline medium, with the hydrogen peroxide concentration of 10% and 2.5% meal concentration allow</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span></span></span><span><span><span> obtaining the best color parameters in terms of Lightness (82.20) and Whitening Index (71.20). In addition, the study of walnut meal quality in terms of peroxide value evolution showed that the treatment with hydrogen peroxide does not affect in any way the value of the peroxide index of the lipids. The highest peroxide value (4.91 mmol/g oil) was recorded for the sample bleached in a 10% Hydrogen peroxide solution, with a pH of 10 against the 4.71 mmol/g oil for the unbleached sample.</span></span></span>
文摘The inclusion complexation behavior of 2,5-Bis(5-tert-butyl-benzoxazol-2yl)-thiophene (UVOB) with native β-cyclodextrin (βCD) and βCD-monochlorotriazinyl (βCD-MCT) was evaluated by fluorescence spectroscopy. The association constant (K<sub>s</sub>), stoichiometry, , and were evaluated at 25℃ ± 0.1℃ in phosphate buffer solution (pH = 10.5, 0.1 mo•dm<sup>–3</sup>) in order to find out the complex formation ability and stability. Fluorescence enhancement for UVOB and UVBNB with both CDs has been observed as a result of the complex formation. A stoichiometry 1:1 for UVOB in both CDs was observed;a stoichiometry 3:1 for UVBNB in both CDs has been observed. The K<sub>s</sub>values for UVOB were 4916 ± 137 M<sup>–1</sup> and 655 ± 19 M<sup>–1</sup> (acetone: water 90/10, v/v) with βCD and βCD-MCT, respectively. The value obtained indicates a spontaneous and stable complex formation, but the complex βCD-UVOB showed high K<sub>s </sub>value as an indicative of a high concentration of complex formed. Additionally, K<sub>s </sub>and thermodynamic parameters and were evaluated in a commercial product UVBNB (UVOB, 13%, v/v). In aqueous solution, the values obtained were 2552 ± 115 and 1787 ± 75 M<sup>–1</sup> respectively. Complexation of UVOB with CDs is an interesting approach for utilization of UVOB in aqueous systems without the need of solvents and or surfactants used in commercial product (UVBNB).
文摘Hydroquinone has been used for decades as a skin lightening agent. Its use in cosmetics has been banned as a result of skin problems including contact dermatitis and ochronosis. A total of 22 samples of different skin whitening cosmetics were collected from local market. They were analyzed by using thin layer chromatography and HPLC for qualitative and quantitative determination of their hydroquinone contents. The hydroquinone was extracted from samples by using 96% ethanol and was subjected to TLC analysis. Eleven out of 22 samples were found to contain hydroquinone. The HPLC analysis showed the concentration of hydroquinone ranged from 0.002% to 0.092% in the cosmetic samples.
文摘Background: Tranexamic acid and vitamin C derivatives are important reagent used in cosmetic skin-whitening products. Recently, self-perceptions regarding improvement in facial skin status have been increasingly recognized as an important outcome of whitening cosmetic products intervention. Aims: The purpose of the study was to determine the receptiveness of objective and self-perceived facial skin status using whitening cosmetic products. Methods: A total of 40 volunteers were photographed using the Visia<sup>?</sup> machine and completed questionnaires at pre- and post-operation (8 weeks after receiving whitening cosmetic products). Visia<sup>?</sup> digital image analysis and questionnaires were used for assessment of facial skin status. The receptiveness of objective and self-perceived measures was assessed by paired t test and Effect Size (ES). Results: There were progresses with regard to the surface spot (ES = 0.22), wrinkles (ES = 0.24), texture (ES = 0.31) and pores (ES = 0.21) after using cosmetic products with tranexamic acid. For self-perceived measures, there were significant progresses in pigmented spots (ES = 0.75), rough complexion (ES = 0.76), red complexion (ES = 0.41), wrinkle (ES = 0.58) and obvious pores (ES = 0.75). Conclusions: This study suggests that the whitening cosmetic products are associated with improvement of objective and self-perceived facial skin status. The results could be provided as available information for cosmetic investigation.
文摘Taking lotus flavones as the research object, cytotoxicity was evaluated by MTT test, inhibitory effects onthe activity of tyrosinase was studied, and DPPH scavenging experiments were carried out. Lotus flavoneswere used in a formula of skin cream and facial whitening effects were examined. Results shows that lotusflavones are exhibited no cytotoxicity at a concentration equal or less than 1%, and it can decrease the activityof tyrosinase at a concentration between 0.02%~0.30%. Lotus flavones can scavenge DPPH radical. The skincream containing lotus flavones declines facial melanin content. Lotus flavones have good biological safety andare suitable in cosmetics as whitening agents.
文摘Many researchers have described that mesenchymal stem cells conditioned medium and immune cells conditioned medium have a clear whitening effect when they are used as cosmetic ingredients. In this study, we confirmed the whitening efficacy of various concentrations of immune cells and stem cell conditioned media. The author tried to study a conditioned medium that has a strong whitening effect even with a composition of less than 20% (the most used concentration in cosmetics). Because of the fact that the conditioned medium contains various cytokines and growth factors secreted by stem cells or immune cells, it is known to have effects such as wound healing, antioxidant, and whitening effect. Recently, stem cells have been used not only in the development of cosmetic raw materials but also in skincare procedures, and there are reports being released of cosmetics using immune cells conditioned medium. The concentration-dependent whitening effect equivalently increased as the concentration of the mono-cultured conditioned medium was obtained through the stem cells or immune cells culture. In the case of co-culture, whitening results are like the effect of positive control such as arbutin in the medium carrying only 10% of the co-cultured conditioned medium. It is possible that enhanced whitening efficiency in co-cultured conditioned medium leads to a major innovation in the global cosmetic market.
文摘A whitening essence lotion was prepared and its whitening and moisturizing efficacy was studied.24 female volunteers were selected to use the whitening essence lotion on the inner side of their forearm as required for 8 weeks continually.The changes of MI value,L*value,ITA°value and the moisture content of skin stratum corneum were tested for the skin at corresponding position.The results showed that,after using cosmetics for eight weeks,the skin’s MI value,L^* value,ITA°value and moisture content were significance level from the initial values(P<0.05).The product showed certain effects of whitening and moisturizing.
文摘A whitening toothpaste containing pyrrolidone groups was developed.Through the stain-removal experiment on the hydroxyapatite discs with tobacco stains,the stain-removal abilities of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer and its toothpaste were studied.The results showed that the new toothpaste containing pyrrolidone groups had good whitening effect.The new whitening toothpaste had good safety and it had no damage to the soft and hard tissues.
文摘Animal skin is generally preferred to evaluate the efficacy and safety:several animal models have been used,e.g.,the guinea pig,the mouse,and the zebrafish.The epidermis of guinea pigs displays a moderate number of melanocytes and melanosomes distributed in a similar way to human skin.Guinea pig and human skins have given the close morphologic and functional similarities(similar epidermis thickness,similar epidermal cells turnover time,etc.).The zebrafish presents several advantages,including easy maintenance and handling of the animals,short generation times,and high efficiency of drug penetration through the skin.To establish the animal model and to assess whitening efficacy and safety for whitening products.
文摘To discuss the inhibitory effect of supramolecular azelaic acid(SAZA)and azelaic acid(AZA)on melanin synthesis.The inhibition rate of tyrosinase activity was tested in vitro.Zebrafish embryos were exposed to SAZA and AZA in different proportions.The development of embryo melanin was observed and quantitatively analyzed.The experimental result showed that both AZA and SAZA had inhibitory effect on tyrosinase,with IC_(50) of 8.34 mmol/L for AZA and 6.56 mmol/L for SAZA.Zebrafish embryo is basically normally developed,with no obvious deformity.Both AZA and SAZA can inhibit the production of melanin,and the SAZA has a better effect in the same amount of experiment.In addition,AZA is able to inhibit the tyrosinase activity and melanin production in zebrafish embryos.The SAZA prepared by cyclodextrin inclusion has shown better water solubility and significantly improved compatibility.
文摘This paper briefly introduces the human body evaluation test method of cosmetics whitening efficacy test,the measurement method of skin melanin content,skin chromaticity and the instruments used,so as to provide ideas for scientific and rigorous test scheme design and scientific basis for whitening efficacy claim.
文摘Adsorption kinetics for a stilbene derivative type fluorescent whitening agent (FWA) on fiber surfaces was studied based on a real-time spectroscopic measurement system. Results showed that the time-dependent behavior of FWA agrees to that of a mono-molecular adsorption layer on fiber surfaces,as characterized in Langmuir-type expression. The adsorption has two distinguishable stages includ-ing initial fast phase with the primary constant of 1.51×1014 and the later near-equilibrium phase with the secondary constant of 4.96×10-4. The maximum amount of FWA adsorbed on fiber surfaces is 1.67×10-4g (per dry weight based fiber) in the initial phase. A mathematical model of adsorption kinetics was therefore established and evaluated. This model is important for the optimization of FWA applica-tion in papermaking.
