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 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)

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)	40
An extract of Leontopodium alpinum inhibits catagen development ex vivo and increases hair density in vivo	39
Preliminary evaluation of a comprehensive skincare regimen for enhancing skin health following advanced optimal pulse technology (AOPT) treatment	33
Melanosomal localization is required for GIF‐2115/2250 to inhibit melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells	29
A comprehensive comparison of facial skin hydration based on capacitance and conductance measurements in Chinese women	25
Correction to International Journal of Cosmetic Science: Volume 47, Issue 4	24
Performance of hybrid diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (HDRS‐ISO 23698) methodology for assessment of sunscreen protection in the ALT‐SPF Consortium validat	22
An eco‐friendly system for stabilization of retinol: A step towards attending performance with improved environmental respect	22
The role of ceramides in skin barrier function and the importance of their correct formulation for skincare applications	22
The prebiotic effects of fructooligosaccharides enhance the growth characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and enhance the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation	21
In vitro effect on the proteolytic activity of papain with proteins of the skin as substrate	19
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The key phytochemistry of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) contributing to hair protection against UV	18
N‐acetyl‐L‐hydroxyproline – A potent skin anti‐ageing active preventing advanced glycation end‐product formation in vitro and ex vivo	18
Fragrance in dermocosmetic emulsions: From microstructure to skin application	18
Investigating the impact of sebum secretion on liquid makeup foundation darkening and its solution	17
Quantification of perception towards facial skin ideal complexion in multiple ethnic populations from clinical imaging cues	17
Scattering as part of the protection afforded by nanoparticulate filters – An example with tris‐biphenyl triazine	17
Video‐based paired comparison to evaluate some cosmetic products under camera movement for dynamic performance	16
Development and validation of a prospective questionnaire for assessing oily sensitive skin	15
Efficient dermal delivery of ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside with photoacoustic waves	15
Characteristics of and foundation application among Chinese females with sensitive skin	15
Clinical evaluation of paraprobiotic‐associatedBifidobacterium lactisCCT 7858 anti‐dandruff shampoo efficacy: A randomized placebo‐controlled clinical tria	15

Application of the upcycling trend using ultrafiltrate of water from the production of collagen from fish skin in hair care cosmetics	14
Pleiotropic effects of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract on in vitro and in vivo skin health characteristics	13
Probing the effectiveness of barrier creams against human skin penetration of nickel powder	12
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
Sunscreens – another endangered species?	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
TRPV3 calcium channel at the crossroads of epidermal differentiation and inflammation	11
Research on antioxidant performance of diglucosyl gallic acid and its application in emulsion cosmetics	11
Photoprotective efficacy of dibenzalacetone in sunscreen formulations: Physicochemical properties, synthesis, characterization, potential applications in sunscreen and biological activities	11
Indirubin as a red hair Colourant from Indigofera tinctoria L.	11
Effects of watercress extract fraction on R‐spondin 1‐mediated growth of human hair	10
Self‐assembly of short biopeptides onto skin tissue components studied using QCM‐D	10
Modulation of Piezo1 influences human skin architecture and oxytocin expression	10
Arnica montana L. extract containing 6‐O‐methacryloylhelenalin and 6‐O‐isobutyrylhelenalin accelerates growth and differentiation of human subcutaneous pread	10
Skin quality sensor to evaluate vibration and friction generated when sliding over skins	10
Development and qualification of a machine learning algorithm for automated hair counting	10
Benefit of coconut‐based hair oil via hair porosity quantification	10
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
Recovery and protection of photo‐damaged hairs with keratin‐encapsulated cationic liposomes	10
Key locations of oxidative damage in human hair keratins after heat and ultraviolet light exposure	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
Editor's overview of the key content of this special issue	9
Inhibition of lipogenesis and sebum secretion for Lotus corniculatus seed extract in vitro and in vivo	9
Analysis of 275 DIY recipes for eye cosmetics and their possible safety issues	9
Overview of proficiency testing results for the in vivo determination of sun protection factor	9
Enhancement of water homeostasis by glycerol and urea in stratum corneum and the difference in the activity between them	9
Mitigation of ultraviolet‐induced erythema and inflammation by para‐hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin	8
Collagen type V alpha 3 chain is involved in human skin basement membrane physiology and MMP‐9 regulation	8
Status quo on identified transformation products of organic ultraviolet filters and their persistence	8
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Scalp hair loss is not random across follicular units: A new insight into human hair ageing	8
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The potential prebiotic effect of 2‐Butyloctanol on the human axillary microbiome	7
A study of anti‐wrinkle functions and improvement of cream with Phaseolus angularis	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
Ethylated analogue of Zingerone: A new and eco‐respectful preservative in cosmetics	7
Age‐related hair denaturation related to protein carbonyls	7
Rheological stability of carbomer in hydroalcoholic gels: Influence of alcohol type	7
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Combining DNA Barcoding and Chemical fingerprints to authenticate Lavender raw material	7
The benefits and challenges of treating skin with natural oils	7
A practical clinical device for evaluating changes to the skin's sebum from ozone	7
A modified protocol for studying filaggrin degradation using a reconstructed human epidermis model under low and high humidity	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
Multifaceted amelioration of cutaneous photoageing by (0.3%) retinol	7
Preparation and efficacy verification of three‐dimensional printed partitioned multi‐effect precision‐care gel facial mask	7

In vitro, ex vivo and clinical approaches to evaluate the potential effect of Gentiana lutea extract on skin	7
Relationship between skin fungal and bacterial microbiomes and skin pH	7
The effect of synthetic acetylhexapeptide‐8 (AH8) on sebaceous function	7
Protective effects of Paeonia suffruticosa callus extract in skin through anti‐inflammation and repair UVB‐induced damage	7
The kinetics of moisture sorption by hair	6
Safety and efficacy of combined essential oils for the skin barrier properties: In vitro, ex vivo and clinical studies	6
Cosmetic application of the stem‐bark extract of Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K	6
Superior even skin tone and anti‐ageing benefit of a combination of 4‐hexylresorcinol and niacinamide	6
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Advances in nanotechnology‐based hair care products applied to hair shaft and hair scalp disorders	6
Cosmetic emulsions containing innovative complex coacervates: A cross‐sectional study	6
Rapid determination of L‐ascorbic acid content in vitamin C serums by ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry	6
A review of homemade cosmetics based on a study of 150 blogs and their authors	6
Editorial	6
Impact of protein carbonylation on the chemical characteristics of the hair surface	5
Protein degradation in the stratum corneum	5
Role of scalp health in achieving optimal hair growth and retention	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
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
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	5
Talk to us about your skin: The relationship between spoken language and haptic exploratory procedures	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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Elongated microparticles tuned for targeting hyaluronic acid delivery to specific skin strata	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
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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Water consumption by rinse‐off cosmetic products: The case of the shower	4
An integrated approach to address the biodegradability of cosmetic formulations as part of a corporate sustainability strategy	4
Sodium hyaluronates applied in the face affects the diversity of skin microbiota in healthy people	4
Age‐related changes in the bacterial composition of healthy female facial skin in Beijing area	4
Application of single hair fibre tensile measurements to create an industry‐standard heat damage scale for hair	4
The effects of caffeine and adenosine on the microbiome and lipidome of the scalp	4
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A combination of three antioxidants decreases the impact of rural particulate pollution in Normal human keratinocytes	4
Scalp condition improvement with botanical extracts possessing chemical and physical antioxidant activity	4
Highly stable and fast‐dissolving ascorbic acid‐loaded microneedles	4
Anti‐skin aging effects of Gosori liquor lees extract by regulating interactions between senescent fibroblasts and adipose‐derived stem cells	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
Natural fermentation of fresh Jasmine flowers inspired the development of a biotechnological ingredient with global anti‐ageing properties	4
Exploring compounds to be used as cosmetic agents that activate peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor alpha	4
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Understanding the dandruff flare‐up: A cascade of measurable and perceptible changes to scalp health	4
Recent patent applications for coffee and coffee by‐products as active ingredients in cosmetics	4
Use of sisal industrial waste (Agave sisalana Perrine) in sustainable and multifunctional cosmetic products	4
Enhanced piroctone olamine retention from shampoo for superior anti‐dandruff efficacy	4
Photoaging's portrait: The road map towards its photoprotection	4
Microalgae‐based sunscreens as green and sustainable cosmetic products	4
Jade material in vitro and in vivo: A study on the anti‐inflammatory and repair efficacy of jade material on the skin	4
Thermoporometry measurements of human hair via differential scanning calorimetry	4
From decoding the perception of tightness to a clinical proof of soothing effects derived from natural ingredients in a moisturizer	4
Surfactin as an ingredient in cosmetic industry: Benefits and trends	4
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Dandruff lesional scalp skin exhibits epidermal T cell infiltration and a weakened hair follicle immune privilege	4
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