International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Papers
(The median citation count of International Journal of Cosmetic Science is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
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The prebiotic effects of fructooligosaccharides enhance the growth characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and enhance the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation37
Removal of synthetic hair dye using formamidine sulfinic acid and other sulfinate precursors30
Performance of hybrid diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (HDRSISO 23698) methodology for assessment of sunscreen protection in the ALTSPF Consortium validat29
Correction to International Journal of Cosmetic Science : Volume 47, Issue 427
Melanosomal localization is required for GIF‐2115/2250 to inhibit melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells25
A comprehensive comparison of facial skin hydration based on capacitance and conductance measurements in Chinese women23
Penetration enhancement effects of topically applied crosslinked hyaluronic acid23
Preliminary evaluation of a comprehensive skincare regimen for enhancing skin health following advanced optimal pulse technology ( AOPT ) treatment22
Mechanisms underlying the protective effects of San‐Bai decoction against UV radiation on the skin21
In vitro effect on the proteolytic activity of papain with proteins of the skin as substrate21
An eco‐friendly system for stabilization of retinol: A step towards attending performance with improved environmental respect20
The key phytochemistry of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) contributing to hair protection against UV19
The role of ceramides in skin barrier function and the importance of their correct formulation for skincare applications19
An extract of Leontopodium alpinum inhibits catagen development ex vivo and increases hair density in vivo19
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Video‐based paired comparison to evaluate some cosmetic products under camera movement for dynamic performance18
Evaluation of skin characteristic changes in neuromodulatory fragrance confirmed using electroencephalography17
Development and validation of a prospective questionnaire for assessing oily sensitive skin17
N‐acetyl‐L‐hydroxyproline – A potent skin anti‐ageing active preventing advanced glycation end‐product formation in vitro and ex vivo16
Probing the effectiveness of barrier creams against human skin penetration of nickel powder16
Fragrance in dermocosmetic emulsions: From microstructure to skin application15
Development of the SkinCARE Questionnaire: Measuring the impact of skin issues on psychological wellbeing in healthy populations15
Investigating the impact of sebum secretion on liquid makeup foundation darkening and its solution15
Application of the upcycling trend using ultrafiltrate of water from the production of collagen from fish skin in hair care cosmetics14
Pleiotropic effects of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract on in vitro and in vivo skin health characteristics14
Scattering as part of the protection afforded by nanoparticulate filters – An example with tris‐biphenyl triazine14
Electrokinetic analysis reveals common conditioner ingredient interactions with human hair13
Quantification of perception towards facial skin ideal complexion in multiple ethnic populations from clinical imaging cues13
Efficient dermal delivery of ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside with photoacoustic waves13
Characteristics of and foundation application among Chinese females with sensitive skin13
Clinical evaluation of paraprobiotic‐associatedBifidobacterium lactisCCT 7858 anti‐dandruff shampoo efficacy: A randomized placebo‐controlled clinical tria13
Arnica montana L. extract containing 6‐O‐methacryloylhelenalin and 6‐O‐isobutyrylhelenalin accelerates growth and differentiation of human subcutaneous pread12
Photoprotective efficacy of dibenzalacetone in sunscreen formulations: Physicochemical properties, synthesis, characterization, potential applications in sunscreen and biological activities12
Sunscreens – another endangered species?12
HPLC‐TBARS‐EVSC (high‐performance liquid chromatography–thiobarbituric acid reactive substances–ex vivo stratum corneum) protocol: Selection of the subjects and approach to present the resu12
Self‐assembly of short biopeptides onto skin tissue components studied using QCM‐D12
Evaluating the suitability of six hydrophobic natural eutectic solvents as the internal phase in a cosmetic cream formulation12
Benefit of coconut‐based hair oil via hair porosity quantification11
TRPV3 calcium channel at the crossroads of epidermal differentiation and inflammation11
Skin quality sensor to evaluate vibration and friction generated when sliding over skins11
Indirubin as a red hair Colourant from Indigofera tinctoria L.11
Influence of particle parameters on deposition onto healthy and damaged human hair10
Overview of proficiency testing results for the in vivo determination of sun protection factor10
Are there alternatives to the traditional in‐vivo SPF test (ISO 24444)? Comparison and statistical analysis of 5 proposed methods10
Analysis of 275 DIY recipes for eye cosmetics and their possible safety issues10
Recovery and protection of photo‐damaged hairs with keratin‐encapsulated cationic liposomes10
Impact of Portuguese propolis on keratinocyte proliferation, migration and ROS protection: Significance for applications in skin products10
Enhancement of water homeostasis by glycerol and urea in stratum corneum and the difference in the activity between them10
Editor's overview of the key content of this special issue9
Inhibition of lipogenesis and sebum secretion for Lotus corniculatus seed extract in vitro and in vivo9
Modulation of Piezo1 influences human skin architecture and oxytocin expression9
Reinventing henna: Enzyme‐catalysed colour release from stabilized Lawsonia inermis L. extracts9
Ethylated analogue of Zingerone: A new and eco‐respectful preservative in cosmetics9
Evaluation of the sensitive skin syndrome and the effect of a dermo‐cosmetic treatment in Thai and Polish subjects9
A practical clinical device for evaluating changes to the skin's sebum from ozone8
Status quo on identified transformation products of organic ultraviolet filters and their persistence8
In vitro, ex vivo and clinical approaches to evaluate the potential effect of Gentiana lutea extract on skin8
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Collagen type V alpha 3 chain is involved in human skin basement membrane physiology and MMP‐9 regulation8
The benefits and challenges of treating skin with natural oils8
Rational determination of real‐life UV exposure across latitudes: An extended Diffey‐based model integrating behavioural factors8
Relationship between skin fungal and bacterial microbiomes and skin pH8
A consumer cross‐over trial suggests that there are significant seasonal changes of the tensile properties (wet) of human hair8
Key locations of oxidative damage in human hair keratins after heat and ultraviolet light exposure8
A study of anti‐wrinkle functions and improvement of cream with Phaseolus angularis8
Mitigation of ultraviolet‐induced erythema and inflammation by para‐hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin8
A modified protocol for studying filaggrin degradation using a reconstructed human epidermis model under low and high humidity7
Scale‐robust fibre orientation analysis of hair using two‐dimensional Fourier transform7
Protective effects of Paeonia suffruticosa callus extract in skin through anti‐inflammation and repair UVB‐induced damage7
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Advances in nanotechnology‐based hair care products applied to hair shaft and hair scalp disorders7
Age‐related hair denaturation related to protein carbonyls7
Comprehensive model for characterizing skin translucency by expert grading, panel evaluation and image analysis in a Chinese population7
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The kinetics of moisture sorption by hair7
Anticipating cosmetic emulsion stability using a novel multi‐analytical approach7
Scalp hair loss is not random across follicular units: A new insight into human hair ageing7
What defines dry skin? Correlating a range of skin hydration parameters with In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectroscopy7
The effect of synthetic acetylhexapeptide‐8 (AH8) on sebaceous function7
Juniper berry extract containing Anthricin and Yatein suppresses lipofuscin accumulation in human epidermal keratinocytes through proteasome activation, increases brightness and decreases spots in hum7
Preparation and efficacy verification of three‐dimensional printed partitioned multi‐effect precision‐care gel facial mask7
Multifaceted amelioration of cutaneous photoageing by (0.3%) retinol7
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Mastering the formulation of an unstable vitamin C (VC) as anti‐aging skin care ingredient. Part I: A new approach6
A review of homemade cosmetics based on a study of 150 blogs and their authors6
Cosmetic emulsions containing innovative complex coacervates: A cross‐sectional study6
Evaluation of the effect of an extract of Sphingomonas xenophaga present in a Thermal Spring Water in the management of sensitive skin associated with cu6
Impact of solar irradiation on lipidome dynamics and disruption using an in vitro 3D reconstructed epidermis model and a combination of advanced analytical methods6
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Combination of liquid‐ and solid‐phase extraction followed by achiral and chiral high‐performance liquid chromatography as an efficient and sensitive method for determination of panthenol in personal 6
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Cosmetic application of the stem‐bark extract of Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K6
Talk to us about your skin: The relationship between spoken language and haptic exploratory procedures6
Oleracone C from Portulaca oleracea attenuates UVB‐induced changes in matrix metalloproteinase and type I procollagen production via MAPK and TGF‐β/Smad pathway6
Minimalist, bioinspired and sensorial emulsion based on a Ca 2+ double cone vector system using Design of Experiment ( DoE5
Age‐related changes in the bacterial composition of healthy female facial skin in Beijing area5
The effects of caffeine and adenosine on the microbiome and lipidome of the scalp5
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Thermoporometry measurements of human hair via differential scanning calorimetry5
From decoding the perception of tightness to a clinical proof of soothing effects derived from natural ingredients in a moisturizer5
Natural fermentation of fresh Jasmine flowers inspired the development of a biotechnological ingredient with global anti‐ageing properties5
Influence of sunscreen formulation on the transfer of mineral and organic ultraviolet filters from skin to seawater in simulated ocean bathing tests5
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Cosmetic creams with caprylic acid‐based Natural Eutectic Solvents: Stability, rheology and user perception5
A serum and cream moisturization regimen outperforms separate use in sustaining hydration, reducing TEWL , and balancing surface lipids over an 8‐h s5
Protein degradation in the stratum corneum5
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin4
Microalgae‐based sunscreens as green and sustainable cosmetic products4
Differentiating solar lentigines from post‐inflammatory hyperpigmentation with hyperspectral imaging: A pilot study4
The hidden science of haptics: A pedagogical review of tactile evaluation in cosmetics4
Dandruff lesional scalp skin exhibits epidermal T cell infiltration and a weakened hair follicle immune privilege4
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Scalp condition improvement with botanical extracts possessing chemical and physical antioxidant activity4
Understanding the dandruff flare‐up: A cascade of measurable and perceptible changes to scalp health4
Use of sisal industrial waste (Agave sisalana Perrine) in sustainable and multifunctional cosmetic products4
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Surfactin as an ingredient in cosmetic industry: Benefits and trends4
A controlled forearm washing ex vivo method for assessing the impact of personal cleansing products on skin's acid mantle properties and antimicrobial defence against transient bacteria4
Anti‐skin aging effects of Gosori liquor lees extract by regulating interactions between senescent fibroblasts and adipose‐derived stem cells4
Application of single hair fibre tensile measurements to create an industry‐standard heat damage scale for hair4
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The effect of a serum containing acetyl hexapeptide‐8, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate and gluconolactone on skin biomarkers, wrinkles and skin texture: Ex vivo and clinical studies4
A combination of three antioxidants decreases the impact of rural particulate pollution in Normal human keratinocytes4
Water consumption by rinse‐off cosmetic products: The case of the shower4
Sodium hyaluronates applied in the face affects the diversity of skin microbiota in healthy people4
A manifesto for informed sun protection advice in relation to sunscreens4
An integrated approach to address the biodegradability of cosmetic formulations as part of a corporate sustainability strategy4
Jade material in vitro and in vivo: A study on the anti‐inflammatory and repair efficacy of jade material on the skin4
Photoaging's portrait: The road map towards its photoprotection4
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Enhanced piroctone olamine retention from shampoo for superior anti‐dandruff efficacy4
Recent patent applications for coffee and coffee by‐products as active ingredients in cosmetics4
Highly stable and fast‐dissolving ascorbic acid‐loaded microneedles4
Ultraviolet transmission microscopy for the imaging of topical sunscreen emulsions3
In vivo efficacy of a stabilized Vitamin C‐based serum at pH 6 on some ageing facial signs of women of different ages and phototypes3
A proprietary lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens promotes hair growth through mechanisms that extend beyond 5‐alpha reductase inhibition: Insights from human hair follicle organ culture3
Boosting of retinol activity using novel lecithin: Retinol acyltransferase inhibitors3
Spectral histology of hair and hair follicle using infrared microspectroscopy3
Allergens grouping names on packaging: Are the substances similar enough to ensure safety? The worst case scenarios question this3
Controlling the formation of ionic complex vesicles through double‐tailed surfactants3
Bio‐active designed peptide for hair keratin strengthening3
A colloidal oat‐containing baby wash is gentle and effective for atopic‐prone skin3
Compatibility of personal care thickening polymers in sulphate‐free surfactants3
A novel approach to enhancing the effect of skincare formulas based on the interfacial properties of vesicles imitating cell membrane3
Promotion of glyoxylic acid penetration into human hair by glycolic acid3
Predicting tactile sensory attributes of personal care emulsions based on instrumental characterizations: A review3
Scalp microbiome composition changes and pathway evaluations due to effective treatment with Piroctone Olamine shampoo3
A novel approach to target skin photodamage: Topical application of salt inducible kinase inhibitors3
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Formulation and evaluation of alternative to beeswax for vegan lipsticks3
Para rubber seed oil and its fatty acids alleviate photoaging and maintain cell homeostasis3
From crown to cosmetics: Exploring the efficacy of an upcycled pineapple biopolymer in sustainable skincare, suncare and hair care applications3
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Comparing hair tensile testing in the wet and the dry state: Possibilities and limitations for detecting changes of hair properties due to chemical and physical treatments3
Hair vibrancy: A quantitative multi‐modal approach bridging consumer perception, expert and instrumental evaluation3
The importance of stratum corneum ω‐linoleoyloxyacylceramides in human skin barrier health: their biochemistry, processing enzymes and metabolites involved in corneocyte lipid envelope maturati3
Lipidomic analysis of facial skin surface lipids in acne in young women3
Effects of eczema calming lotion on the stratum corneum in atopic dermatitis: Corneodesmosin and intercellular lipid lamellae3
Reduction of senescence‐associated secretory phenotype and exosome‐shuttled miRNAs by Haritaki fruit extract in senescent dermal fibroblasts3
The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D‐panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate mitigates UVB‐induced PGE2 synthesis by keratinocytes3
Five dimensions of cleansing: A holistic view on the facets and importance of skin cleansing3
Development of niacinamide cosmetic bioadhesive emulgel using QbD approach3
Safety profiling and skin barrier characterization of a topical herbal cream containing Ficus deltoidea leaf extract3
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The characterization of Pluronic P123 micelles in the presence of sunscreen agents2
Clinical studies in Chinese subjects investigating the tolerance and soothing efficacy of a cream and balm containing 4‐t‐butylcyclohexanol on the sensitivity of facial skin2
Ex vivo—In vivo correlation of retinol stratum corneum penetration studies by confocal Raman microspectroscopy and tape stripping2
Physiological benefits associated with facial skincare: Well‐being from emotional perception to neuromodulation2
Multisensory contributions to skin‐cosmetic product interactions2
A novel all‐in‐one dynamic wrinkle evaluation system: Development, validation and application in cosmetic industries2
Performance assessment of the Double Plate method (ISO23675) in ALTSPF Consortium: A highly reproducible and accurate in vitro method to determine SPF2
A 5‐hour follow‐up of the impact on ageing facial signs of some foundations in Japanese women through automatically analysed selfie pictures2
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Cosmetic effects of red‐light reflection by ultramarine blue pigment2
Micellar solubility and co‐solubilization of fragrance raw materials in sodium dodecyl sulfate and polysorbate 20 surfactant systems2
Development and characterization of topical formulation for maintenance therapy containing sorbitan monostearate with and without PEG‐100‐stearate2
Identification of a higher C–S lyase activity of Staphylococcus hominis in volunteers with unpleasant axillary odour2
Transparent silicone‐free shampoo containing proteins with strong hair conditioning properties2
Overcoming challenges in the development of cosmetic formulations with agro‐industrial by‐products: The case of cork powder2
Commercial clays in cosmetic formulations for hair care: Characterization and application to improve the mechanical properties of hair fibre2
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The objective and subjective impact of a daily self‐massage on visible signs of stress on the skin and emotional well‐being2
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Hair growth enhancement via mitochondrial activation by Mito‐activator complex2
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Changes in emotional response towards different facial application gestures following skincare application: An electroencephalogram approach2
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Dissolvable shower gel tablets with enhanced skin benefits2
Anti‐aging and rejuvenating effects and mechanism of Dead Sea water in skin2
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Towards a taxonomy for assessing and classifying the needs of curly hair: A mixed method, ethnographic and quantitative data study2
Fermented tea leave extract against oxidative stress and ageing of skin in vitro and in vivo2
Correlation between the facial skin microbiome and sensitive skin using the 2bRAD‐M technique2
Synthesis of a new amino acid derivative with long‐lasting hair shape control effects and elucidation of its mechanisms2
Preliminary safety and in vivo efficacy of Acmella oleracea extract‐loaded glycolipid emulsion serum—Effects on ocular irritation, dermal absorption, and facial skin biophysical and microrelief2
Topically applied, fatty acid‐containing formulations provide superior barrier benefits in an ex vivo tape‐stripped skin model2
Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein inhibits melanogenesis through PKA/CREB and MEK/ERK signalling pathways2
Efficacy of a wheat polar lipid complex in reducing hair loss and improving hair growth in healthy women: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical study2
The ALT‐SPF ring study – in vitro determination of the SPF & UVA‐PF by the fused method2
Anti‐skin ageing activities of rice (Oryza sativa) bran soft and hard waxes in cultured skin cells2
A review of artificial sebum formulations, their compositions, uses and physicochemical characteristics2
Influence of wall slip, thixotropy and lubrication regime on the instrumental sensory evaluation of topical formulations2
Magnolia biondii flower extract attenuates UVB‐induced skin damage through high‐mobility group box protein B12
Sunscreen sensory attribute prediction via textural, rheological and tribological tests2
Some thoughts about Anthony V. Rawlings and hydration and barrier function of the skin2
Sustainable cosmetic ingredient alternatives to replace conventional ingredients: Case studies in moisturizers and lipsticks1
Camellia saponin modulates oleic acid/linoleic acid‐induced lipogenesis in human sebocytes through lipophagy activation1
Evaluation of the antioxidant and antityrosinase activities of Prosopis juliflora fruit extract as a novel multifunctional bioactive ingredient and its potential applicability in pro‐ageing and1
Clinical efficacy of OS‐01 peptide formulation in reducing the signs of periorbital skin aging1
The variability of in vivo sunscreen sun protection factor values1
The protective effect of a novel sunscreen against blue light1
Reinforcing chemically treated human hair with citric acid1
Safety‐in‐use test of facial cosmetic products on normal and self‐assessed sensitive skin subjects1
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Study for skin gloss perception using computer modulation and frequency separation on surface reflection1
The skin hydration and anti‐ageing benefits of Ectoine, achieved through enhanced Src‐ERK‐mediated HAS‐2 and JNK‐driven AQP‐3 expression in human keratinocytes, along with the inhibition of MMP‐1‐indu1
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Potential of organogel‐based colloidal hydrogels for new cosmetic formulations1
Hair relaxation after shaping – A kinetic approach1
The effect of degeneration of elastic fibres on loss of elasticity and wrinkle formation1
Foreword to the special issue from the editors1
Randomized comparative double‐blind study assessing the difference between topically applied microbiome supporting skincare versus conventional skincare on the facial microbiome in correlation to biop1
Examining the genomic influence of topically applied probiotics in vitro1
Establishment and validation of a hair fall atlas for Chinese men based on trichoscopy1
Strengthening benefits of panthenol for hair: Mechanistic evidence from advanced spectroscopic techniques1
Impacts of sensory multimodality congruence and familiarity with short use on cosmetic product evaluation1
New insights into hair compartments swelling via atomic force microscopy and dynamic vapour sorption1
Structural and functional age‐related changes in some facial signs of Chinese men: A pilot study1
Moisturizing at a molecular level – The basis of Corneocare1
Anti‐ageing mechanism of topical bioactive ingredient composition on skin based on network pharmacology1
Correlation study of facial lipid profile differences and skin physiological characteristics in Chinese women aged 19–33 years1
Penetration of oils into hair1
Iontophoresis in dermal delivery: A review of applications in dermato‐cosmetic and aesthetic sciences1
Galactomyces ferment filtrate upregulates anchoring junctions and stabilizes actin to maintain the Young's modulus of skin cells in vitro1
The synergistic anti‐inflammatory effect of pterostilbene and honokiol on LPS ‐stimulated PMA ‐dif1
Multifunctional powder makeup with salicylic acid–cationic guar gum nanoplexes for acne‐prone skin1
Cuticle – Designed by nature for the sake of the hair1
Microfluidics preparation of poly(lactic acid) microcapsules encapsulated with octyl methoxycinnamate for sunscreen application1
SCAWA scales: A new digital tool for wrinkles clinical grading based on AI1
When should sunscreen be applied: The balance between health benefit and adverse consequences to humans and the environment1
Optical evaluation of internal damage to human hair based on second near‐infrared window polarization microscopy1
Protective effect of human amniotic membrane extract against hydrogen peroxide‐induced oxidative damage in human dermal fibroblasts1
Effects of under‐eye skin and crow's feet on perceived facial appearance in women of five ethnic groups1
Scalp microbiome differences in subjects with self‐reported hair loss: A quantitative approach to microbial dysbiosis1
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