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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Oxidative stress in the skin: Impact and related protection	122
An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications	27
Effective reduction of post‐inflammatory hyperpigmentation with the tyrosinase inhibitor isobutylamido‐thiazolyl‐resorcinol (Thiamidol)	27
Alternative in vitro models used in the main safety tests of cosmetic products and new challenges	23
Challenges and effective routes for formulating and delivery of epidermal growth factors in skin care	21
Skin permeability, a dismissed necessity for anti‐wrinkle peptide performance	20
Facial skin ageing: Key concepts and overview of processes	20
EcoSun Pass: A tool to evaluate the ecofriendliness of UV filters used in sunscreen products	18
Facial radiance influences facial attractiveness and affective impressions of faces	18
‘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	17
Natural sources of melanogenic inhibitors: A systematic review	17
Sensitive skin: Active ingredients on the spotlight	17
Role of pH in skin cleansing	16
Rapid determination of L‐ascorbic acid content in vitamin C serums by ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry	16
Oxidative stress and its impact on skin, scalp and hair	15
Impact of polyelectrolyte‐surfactant interactions on the rheology and wet lubrication performance of conditioning shampoo	15
Rheological stability of carbomer in hydroalcoholic gels: Influence of alcohol type	15
Formulation of Pickering emulsions for the development of surfactant‐free sunscreen creams	15
Ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside: An ascorbic acid pro‐drug with longer‐term antioxidant efficacy in skin	13
Superior even skin tone and anti‐ageing benefit of a combination of 4‐hexylresorcinol and niacinamide	13
Water‐in‐oil microemulsions composed of monoolein enhanced the transdermal delivery of nicotinamide	13
Safety and efficacy of combined essential oils for the skin barrier properties: In vitro, ex vivo and clinical studies	13
Formulation of topical acidic products and acidification of the skin – Contribution of glycolic acid	13
Moisturizing mechanism of glycerol and diglycerol on human stratum corneum studied by synchrotron X‐ray diffraction	12
Evaluation of efficacy of antioxidant‐enriched sunscreen prodcuts against long wavelength ultraviolet A1 and visible light	12

Low‐level red plus near infrared lights combination induces expressions of collagen and elastin in human skin in vitro	11
Targeted dry skin treatment using a multifunctional topical moisturizer	11
Skin photoaging in young men: A clinical study by skin imaging techniques	11
A validated photonumeric scale for infraorbital dark circles and its application in evaluating the efficacy of a cosmetic treatment product in a split‐face randomized clinical trial	11
Moisturizing at a molecular level – The basis of Corneocare	10
Friction dynamics of moisturized human skin under non‐linear motion	10
A comparison between silicone‐free and silicone‐based emulsions: Technological features and in vivo evaluation	10
Advances in nanotechnology‐based hair care products applied to hair shaft and hair scalp disorders	10
Reproducing the scalp microbiota community: co‐colonization of a 3D reconstructed human epidermis with C. acnes and M. restricta	10
Differences between perceived age and chronological age in women: A multi‐ethnic and multi‐centre study	10
Improved stability and skin penetration through glycethosomes loaded with glycyrrhetinic acid	10
Effectiveness of a formulation containing peptides and vitamin C in treating signs of facial ageing: three clinical studies	9
Multifaceted amelioration of cutaneous photoageing by (0.3%) retinol	9
Antioxidants for improved skin appearance: Intracellular mechanism, challenges and future strategies	9
Sensory words may facilitate certain haptic exploratory procedures in facial cosmetics	9
Barrier disruption, dehydration and inflammation: Investigation of the vicious circle underlying dry skin	8
Multidirectional activity of bakuchiol against cellular mechanisms of facial ageing ‐ Experimental evidence for a holistic treatment approach	8
Prebiotic effect of galacto‐oligosaccharides on the skin microbiota and determination of their diffusion properties	8
Role of scalp health in achieving optimal hair growth and retention	8
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	8
A comparison of the in vitro permeation of 3‐O‐ethyl‐l‐ascorbic acid in human skin and in a living skin equivalent (LabSkin™)	8
Bio‐sourced polymers in cosmetic emulsions: a hidden potential of the alginates as thickeners and gelling agents	7
Optimizing interactions between soluble silk fibroin and capryl glucoside for design of a natural and high‐performance co‐surfactant system	7
How different is human hair? A critical appraisal of the reported differences in global hair fibre characteristics and properties towards defining a more relevant framework for hair type classificatio	7
Assessment of the anti‐hair loss potential of Camellia japonica fruit shell extract in vitro	7
Chemically characterizing the cortical cell nano‐structure of human hair using atomic force microscopy integrated with infrared spectroscopy (AFM‐IR)	7
Relationship between lip skin biophysical and biochemical characteristics with corneocyte unevenness ratio as a new parameter to assess the severity of lip scaling	6
Development and qualification of a machine learning algorithm for automated hair counting	6
Analysis of 275 DIY recipes for eye cosmetics and their possible safety issues	6
Meadowfoam seed oil as a natural dispersing agent for colorants in lipstick	6
Iontophoresis in dermal delivery: A review of applications in dermato‐cosmetic and aesthetic sciences	6
Influence of wall slip, thixotropy and lubrication regime on the instrumental sensory evaluation of topical formulations	6
Investigation of the interactions of cationic guar with human hair by electrokinetic analysis	6
Deodorants and antiperspirants: New trends in their active agents and testing methods	6
Flow and performance effects of talc alternatives on powder cosmetic formulations	6
Artificial Intelligence in hair research: A proof‐of‐concept study on evaluating hair assembly features	6
Efficiency of emulsifier‐free emulsions in delivering caffeine and α‐tocopherol to human skin	6
High‐performance sulphate‐free cleansers: Surface activity, foaming and rheology	6
Cuticle – Designed by nature for the sake of the hair	6
Mesoporous magnesium carbonate for use in powder cosmetics	6
Effects of watercress extract fraction on R‐spondin 1‐mediated growth of human hair	6
Results from an extended study on the reliability of a questionnaire for the diagnosis of sensitive skin: Confirmations and improvements	5
Understanding humectant behaviour through their water‐holding properties	5
Highly stable and fast‐dissolving ascorbic acid‐loaded microneedles	5
Effect of regioisomers of hydroxystearic acids as peroxisomal proliferator‐activated receptor agonists to boost the anti‐ageing potential of retinoids	5
From decoding the perception of tightness to a clinical proof of soothing effects derived from natural ingredients in a moisturizer	5
An extract of Leontopodium alpinum inhibits catagen development ex vivo and increases hair density in vivo	5
Topical niacinamide enhances hydrophobicity and resilience of corneocyte envelopes on different facial locations	5
UV and visible light exposure to hair leads to widespread changes in the hair lipidome	5
Stringiness of hyaluronic acid emulsions	5

Efficient dermal delivery of ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside with photoacoustic waves	5
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 treatments	5
Nanomaterials in sunscreens: Potential human and ecological health implications	5
New approach for hair keratin characterization: Use of the confocal Raman spectroscopy to assess the effect of thermal stress on human hair fibre	5
Analysis of water distribution in delipidated human hair by small‐angle neutron scattering (SANS)	5
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	5
The human melanocyte and melanoblast populations per unit area of epidermis in the rete ridge are greater than in the inter‐rete ridge	5
Quantifying the impact of braiding and combing on the integrity of natural African hair	4
Impact of protein carbonylation on the chemical characteristics of the hair surface	4
In vitro skin model for characterization of sunscreen substantivity upon perspiration	4
Protective effect of human amniotic membrane extract against hydrogen peroxide‐induced oxidative damage in human dermal fibroblasts	4
Olive leaf‐derived PPAR agonist complex induces collagen IV synthesis in human skin models	4
Recent patent applications for coffee and coffee by‐products as active ingredients in cosmetics	4
The protective effect of a novel sunscreen against blue light	4
Hair surface interactions against different chemical functional groups as a function of environment and hair condition	4
Development of a skin microbiome diagnostic method to assess skin condition in healthy individuals: Application of research on skin microbiomes and skin condition	4
Overall renewal of skin lipids with Vetiver extract for a complete anti‐ageing strategy	4
Enhanced piroctone olamine retention from shampoo for superior anti‐dandruff efficacy	4
Quantitative ion determination in eccrine sweat gland cells correlates to sweat reduction of antiperspirant actives	4
Characterization of photoproducts and global ecotoxicity of chlorphenesin: A preservative used in skin care products	4
Scalp application of antioxidants improves scalp condition and reduces hair shedding in a 24‐week randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trial	4
Skin characteristics following repeated exposure to simulated outdoor and indoor summer temperatures in South Korea and Southeast Asia	4
Predictors of female age, health and attractiveness perception from skin feature analysis of digital portraits in five ethnic groups	4
Scalp application of the antioxidant piroctone olamine reduces hair shedding in an 8‐week randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical study	4
Enhanced retinoid response by a combination of the vitamin A ester retinyl propionate with niacinamide and a flavonoid containing Ceratoniasiliqua extract in retinoid responsive in	4
Research on antioxidant performance of diglucosyl gallic acid and its application in emulsion cosmetics	4
Effect of hydroxypropyl‐β‐cyclodextrin in fluid and semi‐solid submicron emulsions on physiological skin parameters during regular in vivo application	4
Melanogenesis‐promoting effect of Cirsium japonicum flower extract in vitro and ex vivo	4
Assessment of penetration and permeation of caffeine by confocal Raman spectroscopy in vivo and ex vivo by tape stripping	4
Learning from hair moisture sorption and hysteresis	4
Modulation of Piezo1 influences human skin architecture and oxytocin expression	4
Kombucha fermentation as a modern way of processing vineyard by‐products into cosmetic raw materials	4
A highly resistant structure between the cuticle and the cortex of human hair III: Characterzation of the structure CARB	4