OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of International Journal of Cosmetic Science is 4. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
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Melanosomal localization is required for GIF‐2115/2250 to inhibit melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells	42
Issue Information	38
An eco‐friendly system for stabilization of retinol: A step towards attending performance with improved environmental respect	37
Chemically characterizing the cortical cell nano‐structure of human hair using atomic force microscopy integrated with infrared spectroscopy (AFM‐IR)	32
An extract of Leontopodium alpinum inhibits catagen development ex vivo and increases hair density in vivo	32
In vitro effect on the proteolytic activity of papain with proteins of the skin as substrate	28
A comprehensive comparison of facial skin hydration based on capacitance and conductance measurements in Chinese women	23
The prebiotic effects of fructooligosaccharides enhance the growth characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and enhance the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation	22
The key phytochemistry of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) contributing to hair protection against UV	22
The role of ceramides in skin barrier function and the importance of their correct formulation for skincare applications	20
Video‐based paired comparison to evaluate some cosmetic products under camera movement for dynamic performance	19
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Investigating the impact of sebum secretion on liquid makeup foundation darkening and its solution	18
Efficient dermal delivery of ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside with photoacoustic waves	17
Clinical evaluation of paraprobiotic‐associatedBifidobacterium lactisCCT 7858 anti‐dandruff shampoo efficacy: A randomized placebo‐controlled clinical tria	16
Research on antioxidant performance of diglucosyl gallic acid and its application in emulsion cosmetics	16
The alkaloid centcyamine increases expression of klotho and lamin B1, slowing the onset of skin ageing in vitro and in vivo	15
Fragrance in dermocosmetic emulsions: From microstructure to skin application	14
Probing the effectiveness of barrier creams against human skin penetration of nickel powder	14
Quantification of perception towards facial skin ideal complexion in multiple ethnic populations from clinical imaging cues	13
Application of the upcycling trend using ultrafiltrate of water from the production of collagen from fish skin in hair care cosmetics	13
Development and validation of a prospective questionnaire for assessing oily sensitive skin	13
Characteristics of and foundation application among Chinese females with sensitive skin	13
N‐acetyl‐L‐hydroxyproline – A potent skin anti‐ageing active preventing advanced glycation end‐product formation in vitro and ex vivo	13

Benefit of coconut‐based hair oil via hair porosity quantification	12
Skin quality sensor to evaluate vibration and friction generated when sliding over skins	12
Effects of watercress extract fraction on R‐spondin 1‐mediated growth of human hair	12
Arnica montana L. extract containing 6‐O‐methacryloylhelenalin and 6‐O‐isobutyrylhelenalin accelerates growth and differentiation of human subcutaneous pread	11
Comparison of whole‐head and split‐head design for the clinical evaluation of anti‐dandruff shampoo efficacy	11
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	10
Changes in levels of omega‐O‐acylceramides and related processing enzymes of sun‐exposed and sun‐protected facial stratum corneum in differently pigmented ethnic groups	10
Sunscreens – another endangered species?	10
Influence of particle parameters on deposition onto healthy and damaged human hair	10
Self‐assembly of short biopeptides onto skin tissue components studied using QCM‐D	10
Overview of proficiency testing results for the in vivo determination of sun protection factor	9
Skin characteristics following repeated exposure to simulated outdoor and indoor summer temperatures in South Korea and Southeast Asia	9
Investigation of the interactions of cationic guar with human hair by electrokinetic analysis	9
Modulation of Piezo1 influences human skin architecture and oxytocin expression	9
Analysis of 275 DIY recipes for eye cosmetics and their possible safety issues	9
Development and qualification of a machine learning algorithm for automated hair counting	9
Impact of Portuguese propolis on keratinocyte proliferation, migration and ROS protection: Significance for applications in skin products	9
Inhibition of lipogenesis and sebum secretion for Lotus corniculatus seed extract in vitro and in vivo	9
Editor's overview of the key content of this special issue	8
A study of anti‐wrinkle functions and improvement of cream with Phaseolus angularis	8
A consumer cross‐over trial suggests that there are significant seasonal changes of the tensile properties (wet) of human hair	8
Relationship between skin fungal and bacterial microbiomes and skin pH	7
Scalp hair loss is not random across follicular units: A new insight into human hair ageing	7
In vitro, ex vivo and clinical approaches to evaluate the potential effect of Gentiana lutea extract on skin	7
The benefits and challenges of treating skin with natural oils	7
Combinations of peptides synergistically activate the regenerative capacity of skin cells in vitro	7
Mitigation of ultraviolet‐induced erythema and inflammation by para‐hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin	7
Collagen type V alpha 3 chain is involved in human skin basement membrane physiology and MMP‐9 regulation	7
A practical clinical device for evaluating changes to the skin's sebum from ozone	7
Status quo on identified transformation products of organic ultraviolet filters and their persistence	7
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‘All‐natural’ anti‐wrinkle emulsion serum with Acmella oleracea extract: A design of experiments (DoE) formulation approach, rheology and in vivo skin performance/efficacy evaluation	7
Protective effects of Paeonia suffruticosa callus extract in skin through anti‐inflammation and repair UVB‐induced damage	6
The effect of synthetic acetylhexapeptide‐8 (AH8) on sebaceous function	6
Low‐level red plus near infrared lights combination induces expressions of collagen and elastin in human skin in vitro	6
The kinetics of moisture sorption by hair	6
What defines dry skin? Correlating a range of skin hydration parameters with In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectroscopy	6
Preparation and efficacy verification of three‐dimensional printed partitioned multi‐effect precision‐care gel facial mask	6
A modified protocol for studying filaggrin degradation using a reconstructed human epidermis model under low and high humidity	6
Comprehensive model for characterizing skin translucency by expert grading, panel evaluation and image analysis in a Chinese population	6
Issue Information	6
Rapid determination of L‐ascorbic acid content in vitamin C serums by ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry	6
Combining DNA Barcoding and Chemical fingerprints to authenticate Lavender raw material	6
Author Index	6
Ethylated analogue of Zingerone: A new and eco‐respectful preservative in cosmetics	6
Juniper berry extract containing Anthricin and Yatein suppresses lipofuscin accumulation in human epidermal keratinocytes through proteasome activation, increases brightness and decreases spots in hum	6
Age‐related hair denaturation related to protein carbonyls	6
Rheological stability of carbomer in hydroalcoholic gels: Influence of alcohol type	6
The potential prebiotic effect of 2‐Butyloctanol on the human axillary microbiome	6
Safety and efficacy of combined essential oils for the skin barrier properties: In vitro, ex vivo and clinical studies	6

Formulation of topical acidic products and acidification of the skin – Contribution of glycolic acid	5
Influence of sunscreen formulation on the transfer of mineral and organic ultraviolet filters from skin to seawater in simulated ocean bathing tests	5
Superior even skin tone and anti‐ageing benefit of a combination of 4‐hexylresorcinol and niacinamide	5
Oleracone C from Portulaca oleracea attenuates UVB‐induced changes in matrix metalloproteinase and type I procollagen production via MAPK and TGF‐β/Smad pathway	5
Impact of protein carbonylation on the chemical characteristics of the hair surface	5
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	5
Multifaceted amelioration of cutaneous photoageing by (0.3%) retinol	5
Talk to us about your skin: The relationship between spoken language and haptic exploratory procedures	5
Mastering the formulation of an unstable vitamin C (VC) as anti‐aging skin care ingredient. Part I: A new approach	5
Protein degradation in the stratum corneum	5
Advances in nanotechnology‐based hair care products applied to hair shaft and hair scalp disorders	5
Editorial	5
Cosmetic application of the stem‐bark extract of Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K	5
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Sustained effect of two antioxidants (oxothiazolidine and δ‐tocopheryl glucoside) for immediate and long‐term sun protection in a sunscreen emulsion based on their different penetrating properties	4
From decoding the perception of tightness to a clinical proof of soothing effects derived from natural ingredients in a moisturizer	4
Role of scalp health in achieving optimal hair growth and retention	4
Age‐related changes in the bacterial composition of healthy female facial skin in Beijing area	4
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Thermoporometry measurements of human hair via differential scanning calorimetry	4
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	4
Jade material in vitro and in vivo: A study on the anti‐inflammatory and repair efficacy of jade material on the skin	4
Exploring compounds to be used as cosmetic agents that activate peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor alpha	4
Elongated microparticles tuned for targeting hyaluronic acid delivery to specific skin strata	4
Cosmetic emulsions containing innovative complex coacervates: A cross‐sectional study	4
Natural fermentation of fresh Jasmine flowers inspired the development of a biotechnological ingredient with global anti‐ageing properties	4
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A combination of three antioxidants decreases the impact of rural particulate pollution in Normal human keratinocytes	4
Anti‐skin aging effects of Gosori liquor lees extract by regulating interactions between senescent fibroblasts and adipose‐derived stem cells	4
Sodium hyaluronates applied in the face affects the diversity of skin microbiota in healthy people	4
A review of homemade cosmetics based on a study of 150 blogs and their authors	4
Issue Information	4
Meadowfoam seed oil as a natural dispersing agent for colorants in lipstick	4
An integrated approach to address the biodegradability of cosmetic formulations as part of a corporate sustainability strategy	4
Microalgae‐based sunscreens as green and sustainable cosmetic products	4
Surfactin as an ingredient in cosmetic industry: Benefits and trends	4