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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Combining DNA Barcoding and Chemical fingerprints to authenticate Lavender raw material	171
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 skin	38
Grading facial aging: Comparing the clinical assessments made by three dermatologists with those obtained by an AI‐based scoring system that analyses selfie pictures. A focus on Chinese subjects of bo	35
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The impact of airborne ultrafine particulate matter on human keratinocyte stem cells	31
Discrimination and authentication of lard blending with palm oil in cosmetic soap formulations	30
An extract of Leontopodium alpinum inhibits catagen development ex vivo and increases hair density in vivo	21
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Antioxidant extracts from Dicerocaryum senecioides as active ingredients in semi‐permanents and hair conditioners	15
Safety and efficacy of combined essential oils for the skin barrier properties: In vitro, ex vivo and clinical studies	15
Olive leaf‐derived PPAR agonist complex induces collagen IV synthesis in human skin models	13
Ultraviolet transmission microscopy for the imaging of topical sunscreen emulsions	13
Mild but effective skin cleansing—Evaluation of laureth‐23 as a primary surfactant	13
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A novel Ca²⁺ double cone vector system to treat compromised skin	13
In vitro diffusion of plant phenolics through the skin: A review update	13
NEOS: An odour‐induced affect scale for use in the cosmetic industry	13
An eco‐friendly system for stabilization of retinol: A step towards attending performance with improved environmental respect	13
Scalp microbiome composition changes and pathway evaluations due to effective treatment with Piroctone Olamine shampoo	13
The prebiotic effects of fructooligosaccharides enhance the growth characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and enhance the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation	12
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Evaluation of aloins, pH and moisture in aloe leaf gel‐based personal care products	11
Multifaceted amelioration of cutaneous photoageing by (0.3%) retinol	11
The key phytochemistry of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) contributing to hair protection against UV	10
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Melanosomal localization is required for GIF‐2115/2250 to inhibit melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells	10
Mechanical epilation exerts complex biological effects on human hair follicles and perifollicular skin: An ex vivo study approach	10
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Redox proteomics analysis of hair shaft proteins upon hydrothermal and alkaline insult	9
Results from an extended study on the reliability of a questionnaire for the diagnosis of sensitive skin: Confirmations and improvements	8
Advances in nanotechnology‐based hair care products applied to hair shaft and hair scalp disorders	8
Clinical efficacy of OS‐01 peptide formulation in reducing the signs of periorbital skin aging	8
A comprehensive comparison of facial skin hydration based on capacitance and conductance measurements in Chinese women	7
Synthesis of a new amino acid derivative with long‐lasting hair shape control effects and elucidation of its mechanisms	7
Superior even skin tone and anti‐ageing benefit of a combination of 4‐hexylresorcinol and niacinamide	7
Improved stability and skin penetration through glycethosomes loaded with glycyrrhetinic acid	7
Rapid determination of L‐ascorbic acid content in vitamin C serums by ultra‐high‐performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry	7
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	7
Preparation and efficacy verification of three‐dimensional printed partitioned multi‐effect precision‐care gel facial mask	7
A mechanism of melanogenesis mediated by E‐cadherin downregulation and its involvement in solar lentigines	7
Chemically characterizing the cortical cell nano‐structure of human hair using atomic force microscopy integrated with infrared spectroscopy (AFM‐IR)	7
Investigation of the molecular signature of greying hair shafts	7
In vitro effect on the proteolytic activity of papain with proteins of the skin as substrate	7
The kinetics of moisture sorption by hair	6
In vivo efficacy of a stabilized Vitamin C‐based serum at pH 6 on some ageing facial signs of women of different ages and phototypes	6
Oxidative stress in the skin: Impact and related protection	6
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The role of ceramides in skin barrier function and the importance of their correct formulation for skincare applications	6
Promotion of glyoxylic acid penetration into human hair by glycolic acid	6
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	6
Assessment of penetration and permeation of caffeine by confocal Raman spectroscopy in vivo and ex vivo by tape stripping	6
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Spectral histology of hair and hair follicle using infrared microspectroscopy	6
The potential prebiotic effect of 2‐Butyloctanol on the human axillary microbiome	6
Estimating hair density with XGBoost	6
Scalp application of antioxidants improves scalp condition and reduces hair shedding in a 24‐week randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trial	6
Chondroitin/dermatan sulphate proteoglycan, desmosealin, showing affinity to desmosomes	6
Role of scalp health in achieving optimal hair growth and retention	5
N‐acetyl‐L‐hydroxyproline – A potent skin anti‐ageing active preventing advanced glycation end‐product formation in vitro and ex vivo	5
Development of SEDDS formulation containing caffeine for dermal delivery	5
Application of the upcycling trend using ultrafiltrate of water from the production of collagen from fish skin in hair care cosmetics	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
Influence of sunscreen formulation on the transfer of mineral and organic ultraviolet filters from skin to seawater in simulated ocean bathing tests	5
How do the skin barrier and microbiome adapt to the extra‐uterine environment after birth? Implications for the clinical practice	5
Foreword to the special issue from the editors	5
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 and	5
Clinical efficacy of a gentle anti‐dandruff itch‐relieving shampoo formulation	5
‘Targeted dry skin treatment using a multifunctional moisturizer’	5

Protein degradation in the stratum corneum	5
Efficient dermal delivery of ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside with photoacoustic waves	5
Cosmetic retinoid use in photoaged skin: A review of the compounds, their use and mechanisms of action	5
Hair relaxation after shaping – A kinetic approach	4
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Impact of protein carbonylation on the chemical characteristics of the hair surface	4
Editorial	4
Characteristics of and foundation application among Chinese females with sensitive skin	4
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Elongated microparticles tuned for targeting hyaluronic acid delivery to specific skin strata	4
Understanding of the residual odour of fatty esters used as emollient in cosmetic products	4
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Research on antioxidant performance of diglucosyl gallic acid and its application in emulsion cosmetics	4
Para rubber seed oil and its fatty acids alleviate photoaging and maintain cell homeostasis	4
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A new ex vivo human skin model for the topographic and biological analysis of cosmetic formulas	4
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Talk to us about your skin: The relationship between spoken language and haptic exploratory procedures	4
Investigating the impact of sebum secretion on liquid makeup foundation darkening and its solution	4
Cosmetic emulsions containing innovative complex coacervates: A cross‐sectional study	4
Video‐based paired comparison to evaluate some cosmetic products under camera movement for dynamic performance	4
Allergens grouping names on packaging: Are the substances similar enough to ensure safety? The worst case scenarios question this	4
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Integration of transcriptomics and spatial biology analyses reveals Galactomyces ferment filtrate promotes epidermal interconnectivity via induction of keratinocyte differentiation, proliferati	4
5‐α reductase inhibition by Epilobioum fleischeri extract modulates facial microbiota structure	4