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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)
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The prebiotic effects of fructooligosaccharides enhance the growth characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and enhance the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation38
A comprehensive comparison of facial skin hydration based on capacitance and conductance measurements in Chinese women34
An eco‐friendly system for stabilization of retinol: A step towards attending performance with improved environmental respect33
Melanosomal localization is required for GIF‐2115/2250 to inhibit melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells28
The key phytochemistry of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) contributing to hair protection against UV24
Chemically characterizing the cortical cell nano‐structure of human hair using atomic force microscopy integrated with infrared spectroscopy (AFM‐IR)23
The role of ceramides in skin barrier function and the importance of their correct formulation for skincare applications23
In vitro effect on the proteolytic activity of papain with proteins of the skin as substrate22
An extract of Leontopodium alpinum inhibits catagen development ex vivo and increases hair density in vivo20
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Application of the upcycling trend using ultrafiltrate of water from the production of collagen from fish skin in hair care cosmetics19
The alkaloid centcyamine increases expression of klotho and lamin B1, slowing the onset of skin ageing in vitro and in vivo18
Research on antioxidant performance of diglucosyl gallic acid and its application in emulsion cosmetics18
Clinical evaluation of paraprobiotic‐associatedBifidobacterium lactisCCT 7858 anti‐dandruff shampoo efficacy: A randomized placebo‐controlled clinical tria17
Video‐based paired comparison to evaluate some cosmetic products under camera movement for dynamic performance17
Efficient dermal delivery of ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside with photoacoustic waves16
Investigating the impact of sebum secretion on liquid makeup foundation darkening and its solution15
Quantification of perception towards facial skin ideal complexion in multiple ethnic populations from clinical imaging cues15
Probing the effectiveness of barrier creams against human skin penetration of nickel powder15
Characteristics of and foundation application among Chinese females with sensitive skin14
Pleiotropic effects of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract on in vitro and in vivo skin health characteristics14
Development and validation of a prospective questionnaire for assessing oily sensitive skin14
Effects of watercress extract fraction on R‐spondin 1‐mediated growth of human hair13
Fragrance in dermocosmetic emulsions: From microstructure to skin application13
Comparison of whole‐head and split‐head design for the clinical evaluation of anti‐dandruff shampoo efficacy13
N‐acetyl‐L‐hydroxyproline – A potent skin anti‐ageing active preventing advanced glycation end‐product formation in vitro and ex vivo13
Benefit of coconut‐based hair oil via hair porosity quantification13
Skin quality sensor to evaluate vibration and friction generated when sliding over skins12
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
Arnica montana L. extract containing 6‐O‐methacryloylhelenalin and 6‐O‐isobutyrylhelenalin accelerates growth and differentiation of human subcutaneous pread12
Influence of particle parameters on deposition onto healthy and damaged human hair11
Sunscreens – another endangered species?11
Self‐assembly of short biopeptides onto skin tissue components studied using QCM‐D11
Development and qualification of a machine learning algorithm for automated hair counting10
Modulation of Piezo1 influences human skin architecture and oxytocin expression10
Overview of proficiency testing results for the in vivo determination of sun protection factor10
Indirubin as a red hair Colourant from Indigofera tinctoria L.10
Inhibition of lipogenesis and sebum secretion for Lotus corniculatus seed extract in vitro and in vivo10
Changes in levels of omega‐O‐acylceramides and related processing enzymes of sun‐exposed and sun‐protected facial stratum corneum in differently pigmented ethnic groups10
Analysis of 275 DIY recipes for eye cosmetics and their possible safety issues9
Collagen type V alpha 3 chain is involved in human skin basement membrane physiology and MMP‐9 regulation9
Impact of Portuguese propolis on keratinocyte proliferation, migration and ROS protection: Significance for applications in skin products9
Mitigation of ultraviolet‐induced erythema and inflammation by para‐hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin9
Enhancement of water homeostasis by glycerol and urea in stratum corneum and the difference in the activity between them9
Editor's overview of the key content of this special issue9
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Scalp hair loss is not random across follicular units: A new insight into human hair ageing8
‘All‐natural’ anti‐wrinkle emulsion serum with Acmella oleracea extract: A design of experiments (DoE) formulation approach, rheology and in vivo skin performance/efficacy evaluation8
Relationship between skin fungal and bacterial microbiomes and skin pH8
Combinations of peptides synergistically activate the regenerative capacity of skin cells in vitro8
A study of anti‐wrinkle functions and improvement of cream with Phaseolus angularis8
In vitro, ex vivo and clinical approaches to evaluate the potential effect of Gentiana lutea extract on skin7
The benefits and challenges of treating skin with natural oils7
A modified protocol for studying filaggrin degradation using a reconstructed human epidermis model under low and high humidity7
Juniper berry extract containing Anthricin and Yatein suppresses lipofuscin accumulation in human epidermal keratinocytes through proteasome activation, increases brightness and decreases spots in hum7
A consumer cross‐over trial suggests that there are significant seasonal changes of the tensile properties (wet) of human hair7
Ethylated analogue of Zingerone: A new and eco‐respectful preservative in cosmetics7
Age‐related hair denaturation related to protein carbonyls7
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Status quo on identified transformation products of organic ultraviolet filters and their persistence7
A practical clinical device for evaluating changes to the skin's sebum from ozone7
Protective effects of Paeonia suffruticosa callus extract in skin through anti‐inflammation and repair UVB‐induced damage7
What defines dry skin? Correlating a range of skin hydration parameters with In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectroscopy7
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Combining DNA Barcoding and Chemical fingerprints to authenticate Lavender raw material6
Preparation and efficacy verification of three‐dimensional printed partitioned multi‐effect precision‐care gel facial mask6
Rapid determination of L‐ascorbic acid content in vitamin C serums by ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry6
Mastering the formulation of an unstable vitamin C (VC) as anti‐aging skin care ingredient. Part I: A new approach6
Role of scalp health in achieving optimal hair growth and retention6
The effect of synthetic acetylhexapeptide‐8 (AH8) on sebaceous function6
Superior even skin tone and anti‐ageing benefit of a combination of 4‐hexylresorcinol and niacinamide6
Safety and efficacy of combined essential oils for the skin barrier properties: In vitro, ex vivo and clinical studies6
Comprehensive model for characterizing skin translucency by expert grading, panel evaluation and image analysis in a Chinese population6
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Impact of protein carbonylation on the chemical characteristics of the hair surface6
The kinetics of moisture sorption by hair6
Rheological stability of carbomer in hydroalcoholic gels: Influence of alcohol type6
The potential prebiotic effect of 2‐Butyloctanol on the human axillary microbiome6
Multifaceted amelioration of cutaneous photoageing by (0.3%) retinol6
Advances in nanotechnology‐based hair care products applied to hair shaft and hair scalp disorders6
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Elongated microparticles tuned for targeting hyaluronic acid delivery to specific skin strata6
A review of homemade cosmetics based on a study of 150 blogs and their authors5
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Talk to us about your skin: The relationship between spoken language and haptic exploratory procedures5
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
Cosmetic emulsions containing innovative complex coacervates: A cross‐sectional study5
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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 tests5
Protein degradation in the stratum corneum5
Oleracone C from Portulaca oleracea attenuates UVB‐induced changes in matrix metalloproteinase and type I procollagen production via MAPK and TGF‐β/Smad pathway5
Formulation of topical acidic products and acidification of the skin – Contribution of glycolic acid5
Cosmetic application of the stem‐bark extract of Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K5
Meadowfoam seed oil as a natural dispersing agent for colorants in lipstick5
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Age‐related changes in the bacterial composition of healthy female facial skin in Beijing area4
Exploring compounds to be used as cosmetic agents that activate peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor alpha4
Anti‐skin aging effects of Gosori liquor lees extract by regulating interactions between senescent fibroblasts and adipose‐derived stem cells4
An integrated approach to address the biodegradability of cosmetic formulations as part of a corporate sustainability strategy4
Understanding the dandruff flare‐up: A cascade of measurable and perceptible changes to scalp health4
Photoaging's portrait: The road map towards its photoprotection4
From decoding the perception of tightness to a clinical proof of soothing effects derived from natural ingredients in a moisturizer4
Thermoporometry measurements of human hair via differential scanning calorimetry4
Sodium hyaluronates applied in the face affects the diversity of skin microbiota in healthy people4
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
Microalgae‐based sunscreens as green and sustainable cosmetic products4
Use of sisal industrial waste (Agave sisalana Perrine) in sustainable and multifunctional cosmetic products4
A combination of three antioxidants decreases the impact of rural particulate pollution in Normal human keratinocytes4
Jade material in vitro and in vivo: A study on the anti‐inflammatory and repair efficacy of jade material on the skin4
Natural fermentation of fresh Jasmine flowers inspired the development of a biotechnological ingredient with global anti‐ageing properties4
The effects of caffeine and adenosine on the microbiome and lipidome of the scalp4
Proposed collaboration between The London Sun Protection Conference and IJCS4
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Recent patent applications for coffee and coffee by‐products as active ingredients in cosmetics4
Surfactin as an ingredient in cosmetic industry: Benefits and trends4
Allergens grouping names on packaging: Are the substances similar enough to ensure safety? The worst case scenarios question this3
Para rubber seed oil and its fatty acids alleviate photoaging and maintain cell homeostasis3
Promotion of glyoxylic acid penetration into human hair by glycolic acid3
Scalp microbiome composition changes and pathway evaluations due to effective treatment with Piroctone Olamine shampoo3
Lipidomic analysis of facial skin surface lipids in acne in young women3
Ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside: An ascorbic acid pro‐drug with longer‐term antioxidant efficacy in skin3
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Scalp condition improvement with botanical extracts possessing chemical and physical antioxidant activity3
Effects of eczema calming lotion on the stratum corneum in atopic dermatitis: Corneodesmosin and intercellular lipid lamellae3
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A review of artificial sebum formulations, their compositions, uses and physicochemical characteristics3
Five dimensions of cleansing: A holistic view on the facets and importance of skin cleansing3
Scalp application of antioxidants improves scalp condition and reduces hair shedding in a 24‐week randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trial3
Ultraviolet transmission microscopy for the imaging of topical sunscreen emulsions3
Development of a skin microbiome diagnostic method to assess skin condition in healthy individuals: Application of research on skin microbiomes and skin condition3
Predicting tactile sensory attributes of personal care emulsions based on instrumental characterizations: A review3
Enhanced piroctone olamine retention from shampoo for superior anti‐dandruff efficacy3
Dandruff lesional scalp skin exhibits epidermal T cell infiltration and a weakened hair follicle immune privilege3
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Reduction of senescence‐associated secretory phenotype and exosome‐shuttled miRNAs by Haritaki fruit extract in senescent dermal fibroblasts3
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
Spectral histology of hair and hair follicle using infrared microspectroscopy3
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
Barrier disruption, dehydration and inflammation: Investigation of the vicious circle underlying dry skin3
The importance of stratum corneum ω‐linoleoyloxyacylceramides in human skin barrier health: their biochemistry, processing enzymes and metabolites involved in corneocyte lipid envelope maturati3
Water consumption by rinse‐off cosmetic products: The case of the shower3
Highly stable and fast‐dissolving ascorbic acid‐loaded microneedles3
Boosting of retinol activity using novel lecithin: Retinol acyltransferase inhibitors3
Skin permeability, a dismissed necessity for anti‐wrinkle peptide performance3
Transparent silicone‐free shampoo containing proteins with strong hair conditioning properties2
Correlation between the facial skin microbiome and sensitive skin using the 2bRAD‐M technique2
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Anti‐skin ageing activities of rice (Oryza sativa) bran soft and hard waxes in cultured skin cells2
Magnolia biondii flower extract attenuates UVB‐induced skin damage through high‐mobility group box protein B12
Controlling the formation of ionic complex vesicles through double‐tailed surfactants2
Flow and performance effects of talc alternatives on powder cosmetic formulations2
Anti‐aging and rejuvenating effects and mechanism of Dead Sea water in skin2
A 5‐hour follow‐up of the impact on ageing facial signs of some foundations in Japanese women through automatically analysed selfie pictures2
Investigating the influence of excipient batch variation on the structure, consistency and physical stability of polysorbate 60–based topical vehicles2
Fermented tea leave extract against oxidative stress and ageing of skin in vitro and in vivo2
Towards a taxonomy for assessing and classifying the needs of curly hair: A mixed method, ethnographic and quantitative data study2
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Differences between perceived age and chronological age in women: A multi‐ethnic and multi‐centre study2
Stringiness of hyaluronic acid emulsions2
Formulation and evaluation of alternative to beeswax for vegan lipsticks2
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
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Development and characterization of topical formulation for maintenance therapy containing sorbitan monostearate with and without PEG‐100‐stearate2
Multisensory contributions to skin‐cosmetic product interactions2
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The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D‐panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate mitigates UVB‐induced PGE2 synthesis by keratinocytes2
Cosmetic effects of red‐light reflection by ultramarine blue pigment2
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Non‐acrylate UV‐LED nail gel with high bio‐renewable content based on hydrophobic organic‐inorganic hybrid system1
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Oxidative stress and its impact on skin, scalp and hair1
Formulation of Pickering emulsions for the development of surfactant‐free sunscreen creams1
Clinical efficacy of OS‐01 peptide formulation in reducing the signs of periorbital skin aging1
Sustainable thermoresponsive whey protein‐ and chitosan‐based oil‐in‐water emulsions for cosmetic applications1
Influence of wall slip, thixotropy and lubrication regime on the instrumental sensory evaluation of topical formulations1
Targeting inflammation and pro‐resolving mediators withAnetholea anisitaextract to improve scalp condition1
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 skin1
Kombucha fermentation as a modern way of processing vineyard by‐products into cosmetic raw materials1
Micellar solubility and co‐solubilization of fragrance raw materials in sodium dodecyl sulfate and polysorbate 20 surfactant systems1
Iontophoresis in dermal delivery: A review of applications in dermato‐cosmetic and aesthetic sciences1
The characterization of Pluronic P123 micelles in the presence of sunscreen agents1
Some thoughts about Anthony V. Rawlings and hydration and barrier function of the skin1
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Quality of life in Female Users of Antiageing Cosmetic Products/Aesthetic Treatments1
New insights into hair compartments swelling via atomic force microscopy and dynamic vapour sorption1
Dr. Anthony Rawlings: The Unilever years. 1988–20011
Ex vivo—In vivo correlation of retinol stratum corneum penetration studies by confocal Raman microspectroscopy and tape stripping1
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The potential use of the standardized Euterpe oleracea (açaí) seed extract in cosmetic products1
Synthesis of a new amino acid derivative with long‐lasting hair shape control effects and elucidation of its mechanisms1
Hair relaxation after shaping – A kinetic approach1
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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‐being1
Development of SEDDS formulation containing caffeine for dermal delivery1
Overcoming challenges in the development of cosmetic formulations with agro‐industrial by‐products: The case of cork powder1
Melanogenesis‐promoting effect of Cirsium japonicum flower extract in vitro and ex vivo1
Topically applied, fatty acid‐containing formulations provide superior barrier benefits in an ex vivo tape‐stripped skin model1
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
n‐3 PUFAs docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid are effective natural pro‐resolution ingredients for topical skin applications1
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Physiological benefits associated with facial skincare: Well‐being from emotional perception to neuromodulation1
Clinical efficacy of a gentle anti‐dandruff itch‐relieving shampoo formulation1
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Efficacy of a topical live probiotic in improving skin health1
Olive leaf‐derived PPAR agonist complex induces collagen IV synthesis in human skin models1
Hair surface interactions against different chemical functional groups as a function of environment and hair condition1
Dissolvable shower gel tablets with enhanced skin benefits1
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 microrelief1
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Sensitive skin: Active ingredients on the spotlight1
Identification of a higher C–S lyase activity of Staphylococcus hominis in volunteers with unpleasant axillary odour1
Foreword to the special issue from the editors1
A novel cell line from human eccrine sweat gland duct cells for investigating sweating physiology1
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