OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Cosmetic Science is 5. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
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Melanosomal localization is required for GIF‐2115/2250 to inhibit melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells	33
Correction to International Journal of Cosmetic Science : Volume 47, Issue 4	32
Penetration enhancement effects of topically applied crosslinked hyaluronic acid	30
Preliminary evaluation of a comprehensive skincare regimen for enhancing skin health following advanced optimal pulse technology ( AOPT ) treatment	26
In vitro effect on the proteolytic activity of papain with proteins of the skin as substrate	25
Mechanisms underlying the protective effects of San‐Bai decoction against UV radiation on the skin	25
An eco‐friendly system for stabilization of retinol: A step towards attending performance with improved environmental respect	22
Effects of repeated exposure to ozonated water on hair fibre structure and integrity: Part I	21
Removal of synthetic hair dye using formamidine sulfinic acid and other sulfinate precursors	21
Performance of hybrid diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (HDRS‐ISO 23698) methodology for assessment of sunscreen protection in the ALT‐SPF Consortium validat	20
A comprehensive comparison of facial skin hydration based on capacitance and conductance measurements in Chinese women	20
The prebiotic effects of fructooligosaccharides enhance the growth characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and enhance the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation	20
The role of ceramides in skin barrier function and the importance of their correct formulation for skincare applications	19
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The key phytochemistry of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) contributing to hair protection against UV	18
Development and validation of a prospective questionnaire for assessing oily sensitive skin	17
Video‐based paired comparison to evaluate some cosmetic products under camera movement for dynamic performance	17
Scattering as part of the protection afforded by nanoparticulate filters – An example with tris‐biphenyl triazine	16
Clinical evaluation of paraprobiotic‐associatedBifidobacterium lactisCCT 7858 anti‐dandruff shampoo efficacy: A randomized placebo‐controlled clinical tria	16
Electrokinetic analysis reveals common conditioner ingredient interactions with human hair	16
A physiologically relevant in vitro screening model for predictive assessment of foundation colour shift	15
Quantification of perception towards facial skin ideal complexion in multiple ethnic populations from clinical imaging cues	15
Pleiotropic effects of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract on in vitro and in vivo skin health characteristics	15

Investigating the impact of sebum secretion on liquid makeup foundation darkening and its solution	14
N‐acetyl‐L‐hydroxyproline – A potent skin anti‐ageing active preventing advanced glycation end‐product formation in vitro and ex vivo	14
Evaluation of skin characteristic changes in neuromodulatory fragrance confirmed using electroencephalography	14
Characteristics of and foundation application among Chinese females with sensitive skin	14
A rapid single session in vivo method to quantify blue light protection using immediate pigmentation darkening	13
Fragrance in dermocosmetic emulsions: From microstructure to skin application	13
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Application of the upcycling trend using ultrafiltrate of water from the production of collagen from fish skin in hair care cosmetics	13
Development of the SkinCARE Questionnaire: Measuring the impact of skin issues on psychological wellbeing in healthy populations	13
Sunscreens – another endangered species?	12
Probing the effectiveness of barrier creams against human skin penetration of nickel powder	12
Are there alternatives to the traditional in‐vivo SPF test (ISO 24444)? Comparison and statistical analysis of 5 proposed methods	12
Arnica montana L. extract containing 6‐O‐methacryloylhelenalin and 6‐O‐isobutyrylhelenalin accelerates growth and differentiation of human subcutaneous pread	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 resu	11
Evaluating the suitability of six hydrophobic natural eutectic solvents as the internal phase in a cosmetic cream formulation	11
Recovery and protection of photo‐damaged hairs with keratin‐encapsulated cationic liposomes	11
Skin quality sensor to evaluate vibration and friction generated when sliding over skins	11
Indirubin as a red hair Colourant from Indigofera tinctoria L.	11
Self‐assembly of short biopeptides onto skin tissue components studied using QCM‐D	11
Photoprotective efficacy of dibenzalacetone in sunscreen formulations: Physicochemical properties, synthesis, characterization, potential applications in sunscreen and biological activities	10
Overview of proficiency testing results for the in vivo determination of sun protection factor	10
Influence of particle parameters on deposition onto healthy and damaged human hair	10
Inhibition of lipogenesis and sebum secretion for Lotus corniculatus seed extract in vitro and in vivo	10
TRPV3 calcium channel at the crossroads of epidermal differentiation and inflammation	10
Scalp hair loss is not random across follicular units: A new insight into human hair ageing	9
Modulation of Piezo1 influences human skin architecture and oxytocin expression	9
A practical clinical device for evaluating changes to the skin's sebum from ozone	9
Editor's overview of the key content of this special issue	9
Reinventing henna: Enzyme‐catalysed colour release from stabilized Lawsonia inermis L. extracts	9
A consumer cross‐over trial suggests that there are significant seasonal changes of the tensile properties (wet) of human hair	9
Enhancement of water homeostasis by glycerol and urea in stratum corneum and the difference in the activity between them	9
Evaluation of the sensitive skin syndrome and the effect of a dermo‐cosmetic treatment in Thai and Polish subjects	9
A study of anti‐wrinkle functions and improvement of cream with Phaseolus angularis	8
Rational determination of real‐life UV exposure across latitudes: An extended Diffey‐based model integrating behavioural factors	8
Ethylated analogue of Zingerone: A new and eco‐respectful preservative in cosmetics	8
The benefits and challenges of treating skin with natural oils	8
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Relationship between skin fungal and bacterial microbiomes and skin pH	8
Mitigation of ultraviolet‐induced erythema and inflammation by para‐hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin	8
Status quo on identified transformation products of organic ultraviolet filters and their persistence	8
In vitro, ex vivo and clinical approaches to evaluate the potential effect of Gentiana lutea extract on skin	8
A critical analysis of 116 recipes of homemade products proposed for the treatment of acne	8
Key locations of oxidative damage in human hair keratins after heat and ultraviolet light exposure	8
Age‐related hair denaturation related to protein carbonyls	7
Scale‐robust fibre orientation analysis of hair using two‐dimensional Fourier transform	7
Sun protection advice must include people with skin of colour	7
Anticipating cosmetic emulsion stability using a novel multi‐analytical approach	7
Multifaceted amelioration of cutaneous photoageing by (0.3%) retinol	7
What defines dry skin? Correlating a range of skin hydration parameters with In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectroscopy	7
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Protective effects of Paeonia suffruticosa callus extract in skin through anti‐inflammation and repair UVB‐induced damage	7
A modified protocol for studying filaggrin degradation using a reconstructed human epidermis model under low and high humidity	7
Preparation and efficacy verification of three‐dimensional printed partitioned multi‐effect precision‐care gel facial mask	7
Editorial	7
Collagen type V alpha 3 chain is involved in human skin basement membrane physiology and MMP‐9 regulation	7
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Juniper berry extract containing Anthricin and Yatein suppresses lipofuscin accumulation in human epidermal keratinocytes through proteasome activation, increases brightness and decreases spots in hum	7
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The kinetics of moisture sorption by hair	7
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Influence of sunscreen formulation on the transfer of mineral and organic ultraviolet filters from skin to seawater in simulated ocean bathing tests	6
Talk to us about your skin: The relationship between spoken language and haptic exploratory procedures	6
Mastering the formulation of an unstable vitamin C (VC) as anti‐aging skin care ingredient. Part I: A new approach	6
Cosmetic emulsions containing innovative complex coacervates: A cross‐sectional study	6
Protein degradation in the stratum corneum	6
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Evaluation of the effect of an extract of Sphingomonas xenophaga present in a Thermal Spring Water in the management of sensitive skin associated with cu	6
Oleracone C from Portulaca oleracea attenuates UVB‐induced changes in matrix metalloproteinase and type I procollagen production via MAPK and TGF‐β/Smad pathway	6
Cosmetic application of the stem‐bark extract of Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K	6
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Impact of solar irradiation on lipidome dynamics and disruption using an in vitro 3D reconstructed epidermis model and a combination of advanced analytical methods	6
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
A review of homemade cosmetics based on a study of 150 blogs and their authors	6
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Cosmetic creams with caprylic acid‐based Natural Eutectic Solvents: Stability, rheology and user perception	6
Minimalist, bioinspired and sensorial emulsion based on a Ca ²⁺ double cone vector system using Design of Experiment ( DoE	6
The effects of caffeine and adenosine on the microbiome and lipidome of the scalp	5
Natural fermentation of fresh Jasmine flowers inspired the development of a biotechnological ingredient with global anti‐ageing properties	5
An integrated approach to address the biodegradability of cosmetic formulations as part of a corporate sustainability strategy	5
A manifesto for informed sun protection advice in relation to sunscreens	5
Application of single hair fibre tensile measurements to create an industry‐standard heat damage scale for hair	5
Sodium hyaluronates applied in the face affects the diversity of skin microbiota in healthy people	5
A serum and cream moisturization regimen outperforms separate use in sustaining hydration, reducing TEWL , and balancing surface lipids over an 8‐h s	5
The hidden science of haptics: A pedagogical review of tactile evaluation in cosmetics	5
Three‐dimensional three‐interval thixotropy test ( 3D ‐ 3ITT ) protocol for cosmetic lotions: A pr	5
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 bacteria	5
From decoding the perception of tightness to a clinical proof of soothing effects derived from natural ingredients in a moisturizer	5
Thermoporometry measurements of human hair via differential scanning calorimetry	5
Age‐related changes in the bacterial composition of healthy female facial skin in Beijing area	5
Effects of fermented tea seed oil on the skin lipid barrier and microbiome of sensitive skin	5
Jade material in vitro and in vivo: A study on the anti‐inflammatory and repair efficacy of jade material on the skin	5