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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
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Chemically characterizing the cortical cell nano‐structure of human hair using atomic force microscopy integrated with infrared spectroscopy (AFM‐IR)	39
Melanosomal localization is required for GIF‐2115/2250 to inhibit melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells	38
The key phytochemistry of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) contributing to hair protection against UV	33
An eco‐friendly system for stabilization of retinol: A step towards attending performance with improved environmental respect	28
An extract of Leontopodium alpinum inhibits catagen development ex vivo and increases hair density in vivo	25
A comprehensive comparison of facial skin hydration based on capacitance and conductance measurements in Chinese women	22
In vitro effect on the proteolytic activity of papain with proteins of the skin as substrate	21
Preliminary evaluation of a comprehensive skincare regimen for enhancing skin health following advanced optimal pulse technology (AOPT) treatment	21
The role of ceramides in skin barrier function and the importance of their correct formulation for skincare applications	20
The prebiotic effects of fructooligosaccharides enhance the growth characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and enhance the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation	20
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Performance of hybrid diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (HDRS‐ISO 23698) methodology for assessment of sunscreen protection in the ALT‐SPF Consortium validat	18
Quantification of perception towards facial skin ideal complexion in multiple ethnic populations from clinical imaging cues	17
Fragrance in dermocosmetic emulsions: From microstructure to skin application	17
Investigating the impact of sebum secretion on liquid makeup foundation darkening and its solution	17
N‐acetyl‐L‐hydroxyproline – A potent skin anti‐ageing active preventing advanced glycation end‐product formation in vitro and ex vivo	17
Scattering as part of the protection afforded by nanoparticulate filters – An example with tris‐biphenyl triazine	16
Efficient dermal delivery of ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside with photoacoustic waves	15
The alkaloid centcyamine increases expression of klotho and lamin B1, slowing the onset of skin ageing in vitro and in vivo	15
Clinical evaluation of paraprobiotic‐associatedBifidobacterium lactisCCT 7858 anti‐dandruff shampoo efficacy: A randomized placebo‐controlled clinical tria	15
Probing the effectiveness of barrier creams against human skin penetration of nickel powder	15
Video‐based paired comparison to evaluate some cosmetic products under camera movement for dynamic performance	15
Development and validation of a prospective questionnaire for assessing oily sensitive skin	14

Characteristics of and foundation application among Chinese females with sensitive skin	13
Application of the upcycling trend using ultrafiltrate of water from the production of collagen from fish skin in hair care cosmetics	12
Sunscreens – another endangered species?	11
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	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	11
Pleiotropic effects of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract on in vitro and in vivo skin health characteristics	11
Indirubin as a red hair Colourant from Indigofera tinctoria L.	11
Research on antioxidant performance of diglucosyl gallic acid and its application in emulsion cosmetics	11
TRPV3 calcium channel at the crossroads of epidermal differentiation and inflammation	11
Influence of particle parameters on deposition onto healthy and damaged human hair	10
Are there alternatives to the traditional in‐vivo SPF test (ISO 24444)? Comparison and statistical analysis of 5 proposed methods	10
Effects of watercress extract fraction on R‐spondin 1‐mediated growth of human hair	10
Photoprotective efficacy of dibenzalacetone in sunscreen formulations: Physicochemical properties, synthesis, characterization, potential applications in sunscreen and biological activities	10
Self‐assembly of short biopeptides onto skin tissue components studied using QCM‐D	10
Skin quality sensor to evaluate vibration and friction generated when sliding over skins	10
Benefit of coconut‐based hair oil via hair porosity quantification	10
Recovery and protection of photo‐damaged hairs with keratin‐encapsulated cationic liposomes	10
Arnica montana L. extract containing 6‐O‐methacryloylhelenalin and 6‐O‐isobutyrylhelenalin accelerates growth and differentiation of human subcutaneous pread	10
Editor's overview of the key content of this special issue	9
Enhancement of water homeostasis by glycerol and urea in stratum corneum and the difference in the activity between them	9
Analysis of 275 DIY recipes for eye cosmetics and their possible safety issues	9
Mitigation of ultraviolet‐induced erythema and inflammation by para‐hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin	9
Evaluation of the sensitive skin syndrome and the effect of a dermo‐cosmetic treatment in Thai and Polish subjects	9
Impact of Portuguese propolis on keratinocyte proliferation, migration and ROS protection: Significance for applications in skin products	9
Development and qualification of a machine learning algorithm for automated hair counting	9
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Inhibition of lipogenesis and sebum secretion for Lotus corniculatus seed extract in vitro and in vivo	9
Overview of proficiency testing results for the in vivo determination of sun protection factor	9
Modulation of Piezo1 influences human skin architecture and oxytocin expression	9
The benefits and challenges of treating skin with natural oils	8
Scalp hair loss is not random across follicular units: A new insight into human hair ageing	8
Status quo on identified transformation products of organic ultraviolet filters and their persistence	8
A study of anti‐wrinkle functions and improvement of cream with Phaseolus angularis	7
A practical clinical device for evaluating changes to the skin's sebum from ozone	7
Relationship between skin fungal and bacterial microbiomes and skin pH	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
A modified protocol for studying filaggrin degradation using a reconstructed human epidermis model under low and high humidity	7
In vitro, ex vivo and clinical approaches to evaluate the potential effect of Gentiana lutea extract on skin	7
Ethylated analogue of Zingerone: A new and eco‐respectful preservative in cosmetics	7
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Age‐related hair denaturation related to protein carbonyls	7
Comprehensive model for characterizing skin translucency by expert grading, panel evaluation and image analysis in a Chinese population	7
A consumer cross‐over trial suggests that there are significant seasonal changes of the tensile properties (wet) of human hair	7
Collagen type V alpha 3 chain is involved in human skin basement membrane physiology and MMP‐9 regulation	7
Rheological stability of carbomer in hydroalcoholic gels: Influence of alcohol type	7
What defines dry skin? Correlating a range of skin hydration parameters with In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectroscopy	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
The potential prebiotic effect of 2‐Butyloctanol on the human axillary microbiome	6
Preparation and efficacy verification of three‐dimensional printed partitioned multi‐effect precision‐care gel facial mask	6

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A review of homemade cosmetics based on a study of 150 blogs and their authors	6
Elongated microparticles tuned for targeting hyaluronic acid delivery to specific skin strata	6
Advances in nanotechnology‐based hair care products applied to hair shaft and hair scalp disorders	6
Combining DNA Barcoding and Chemical fingerprints to authenticate Lavender raw material	6
The kinetics of moisture sorption by hair	6
Rapid determination of L‐ascorbic acid content in vitamin C serums by ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry	6
Cosmetic application of the stem‐bark extract of Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K	6
Safety and efficacy of combined essential oils for the skin barrier properties: In vitro, ex vivo and clinical studies	6
Multifaceted amelioration of cutaneous photoageing by (0.3%) retinol	6
Author Index	6
Superior even skin tone and anti‐ageing benefit of a combination of 4‐hexylresorcinol and niacinamide	6
Editorial	6
Evaluation of the effect of an extract of Sphingomonas xenophaga present in a Thermal Spring Water in the management of sensitive skin associated with cutaneous vascular disorder	6
Influence of sunscreen formulation on the transfer of mineral and organic ultraviolet filters from skin to seawater in simulated ocean bathing tests	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
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Age‐related changes in the bacterial composition of healthy female facial skin in Beijing area	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
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
Role of scalp health in achieving optimal hair growth and retention	5
Protein degradation in the stratum corneum	5
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Talk to us about your skin: The relationship between spoken language and haptic exploratory procedures	5
Cosmetic emulsions containing innovative complex coacervates: A cross‐sectional study	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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From decoding the perception of tightness to a clinical proof of soothing effects derived from natural ingredients in a moisturizer	5