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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

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Removal of synthetic hair dye using formamidine sulfinic acid and other sulfinate precursors	45
Performance of hybrid diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (HDRS‐ISO 23698) methodology for assessment of sunscreen protection in the ALT‐SPF Consortium validat	43
An eco‐friendly system for stabilization of retinol: A step towards attending performance with improved environmental respect	31
In vitro effect on the proteolytic activity of papain with proteins of the skin as substrate	28
Preliminary evaluation of a comprehensive skincare regimen for enhancing skin health following advanced optimal pulse technology ( AOPT ) treatment	24
Correction to International Journal of Cosmetic Science: Volume 47, Issue 4	24
Melanosomal localization is required for GIF‐2115/2250 to inhibit melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells	24
The key phytochemistry of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) contributing to hair protection against UV	22
An extract of Leontopodium alpinum inhibits catagen development ex vivo and increases hair density in vivo	22
The prebiotic effects of fructooligosaccharides enhance the growth characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and enhance the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation	21
A comprehensive comparison of facial skin hydration based on capacitance and conductance measurements in Chinese women	21
The role of ceramides in skin barrier function and the importance of their correct formulation for skincare applications	20
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Video‐based paired comparison to evaluate some cosmetic products under camera movement for dynamic performance	19
Development and validation of a prospective questionnaire for assessing oily sensitive skin	18
Characteristics of and foundation application among Chinese females with sensitive skin	17
Fragrance in dermocosmetic emulsions: From microstructure to skin application	17
Pleiotropic effects of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract on in vitro and in vivo skin health characteristics	16
Investigating the impact of sebum secretion on liquid makeup foundation darkening and its solution	16
Development of the SkinCARE Questionnaire: Measuring the impact of skin issues on psychological wellbeing in healthy populations	15
Application of the upcycling trend using ultrafiltrate of water from the production of collagen from fish skin in hair care cosmetics	15
Electrokinetic analysis reveals common conditioner ingredient interactions with human hair	15
Clinical evaluation of paraprobiotic‐associatedBifidobacterium lactisCCT 7858 anti‐dandruff shampoo efficacy: A randomized placebo‐controlled clinical tria	14

Probing the effectiveness of barrier creams against human skin penetration of nickel powder	14
Scattering as part of the protection afforded by nanoparticulate filters – An example with tris‐biphenyl triazine	14
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	12
N‐acetyl‐L‐hydroxyproline – A potent skin anti‐ageing active preventing advanced glycation end‐product formation in vitro and ex vivo	12
Quantification of perception towards facial skin ideal complexion in multiple ethnic populations from clinical imaging cues	12
Efficient dermal delivery of ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside with photoacoustic waves	12
Sunscreens – another endangered species?	12
Evaluation of skin characteristic changes in neuromodulatory fragrance confirmed using electroencephalography	12
Research on antioxidant performance of diglucosyl gallic acid and its application in emulsion cosmetics	12
Are there alternatives to the traditional in‐vivo SPF test (ISO 24444)? Comparison and statistical analysis of 5 proposed methods	11
Arnica montana L. extract containing 6‐O‐methacryloylhelenalin and 6‐O‐isobutyrylhelenalin accelerates growth and differentiation of human subcutaneous pread	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	10
TRPV3 calcium channel at the crossroads of epidermal differentiation and inflammation	10
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
Influence of particle parameters on deposition onto healthy and damaged human hair	10
Effects of watercress extract fraction on R‐spondin 1‐mediated growth of human hair	10
Recovery and protection of photo‐damaged hairs with keratin‐encapsulated cationic liposomes	10
Skin quality sensor to evaluate vibration and friction generated when sliding over skins	9
Analysis of 275 DIY recipes for eye cosmetics and their possible safety issues	9
Benefit of coconut‐based hair oil via hair porosity quantification	9
Photoprotective efficacy of dibenzalacetone in sunscreen formulations: Physicochemical properties, synthesis, characterization, potential applications in sunscreen and biological activities	9
Modulation of Piezo1 influences human skin architecture and oxytocin expression	9
Enhancement of water homeostasis by glycerol and urea in stratum corneum and the difference in the activity between them	8
Impact of Portuguese propolis on keratinocyte proliferation, migration and ROS protection: Significance for applications in skin products	8
Key locations of oxidative damage in human hair keratins after heat and ultraviolet light exposure	8
A consumer cross‐over trial suggests that there are significant seasonal changes of the tensile properties (wet) of human hair	8
Overview of proficiency testing results for the in vivo determination of sun protection factor	8
Evaluation of the sensitive skin syndrome and the effect of a dermo‐cosmetic treatment in Thai and Polish subjects	8
Editor's overview of the key content of this special issue	8
In vitro, ex vivo and clinical approaches to evaluate the potential effect of Gentiana lutea extract on skin	8
Relationship between skin fungal and bacterial microbiomes and skin pH	8
Reinventing henna: Enzyme‐catalysed colour release from stabilized Lawsonia inermis L. extracts	8
Inhibition of lipogenesis and sebum secretion for Lotus corniculatus seed extract in vitro and in vivo	8
Scalp hair loss is not random across follicular units: A new insight into human hair ageing	8
A study of anti‐wrinkle functions and improvement of cream with Phaseolus angularis	8
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Mitigation of ultraviolet‐induced erythema and inflammation by para‐hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin	7
Protective effects of Paeonia suffruticosa callus extract in skin through anti‐inflammation and repair UVB‐induced damage	7
The effect of synthetic acetylhexapeptide‐8 (AH8) on sebaceous function	7
Scale‐robust fibre orientation analysis of hair using two‐dimensional Fourier transform	7
Age‐related hair denaturation related to protein carbonyls	7
Status quo on identified transformation products of organic ultraviolet filters and their persistence	7
The benefits and challenges of treating skin with natural oils	7
A modified protocol for studying filaggrin degradation using a reconstructed human epidermis model under low and high humidity	7
Comprehensive model for characterizing skin translucency by expert grading, panel evaluation and image analysis in a Chinese population	7
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
A practical clinical device for evaluating changes to the skin's sebum from ozone	7
Collagen type V alpha 3 chain is involved in human skin basement membrane physiology and MMP‐9 regulation	7
Ethylated analogue of Zingerone: A new and eco‐respectful preservative in cosmetics	7

What defines dry skin? Correlating a range of skin hydration parameters with In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectroscopy	7
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Author Index	7
Anticipating cosmetic emulsion stability using a novel multi‐analytical approach	6
Multifaceted amelioration of cutaneous photoageing by (0.3%) retinol	6
Safety and efficacy of combined essential oils for the skin barrier properties: In vitro, ex vivo and clinical studies	6
Rapid determination of L‐ascorbic acid content in vitamin C serums by ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry	6
The kinetics of moisture sorption by hair	6
Superior even skin tone and anti‐ageing benefit of a combination of 4‐hexylresorcinol and niacinamide	6
Advances in nanotechnology‐based hair care products applied to hair shaft and hair scalp disorders	6
Preparation and efficacy verification of three‐dimensional printed partitioned multi‐effect precision‐care gel facial mask	6
Editorial	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	5
Impact of solar irradiation on lipidome dynamics and disruption using an in vitro 3D reconstructed epidermis model and a combination of advanced analytical methods	5
Cosmetic application of the stem‐bark extract of Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K	5
Cosmetic emulsions containing innovative complex coacervates: A cross‐sectional study	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
The effects of caffeine and adenosine on the microbiome and lipidome of the scalp	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
A review of homemade cosmetics based on a study of 150 blogs and their authors	5
Influence of sunscreen formulation on the transfer of mineral and organic ultraviolet filters from skin to seawater in simulated ocean bathing tests	5
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Minimalist, bioinspired and sensorial emulsion based on a Ca ²⁺ double cone vector system using Design of Experiment ( DoE	5
Natural fermentation of fresh Jasmine flowers inspired the development of a biotechnological ingredient with global anti‐ageing properties	5
Talk to us about your skin: The relationship between spoken language and haptic exploratory procedures	5
Protein degradation in the stratum corneum	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
Mastering the formulation of an unstable vitamin C (VC) as anti‐aging skin care ingredient. Part I: A new approach	5
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Age‐related changes in the bacterial composition of healthy female facial skin in Beijing area	5