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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

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The prebiotic effects of fructooligosaccharides enhance the growth characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and enhance the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation	37
Removal of synthetic hair dye using formamidine sulfinic acid and other sulfinate precursors	30
Performance of hybrid diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (HDRS‐ISO 23698) methodology for assessment of sunscreen protection in the ALT‐SPF Consortium validat	29
Correction to International Journal of Cosmetic Science : Volume 47, Issue 4	27
Melanosomal localization is required for GIF‐2115/2250 to inhibit melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells	25
Penetration enhancement effects of topically applied crosslinked hyaluronic acid	23
A comprehensive comparison of facial skin hydration based on capacitance and conductance measurements in Chinese women	23
Preliminary evaluation of a comprehensive skincare regimen for enhancing skin health following advanced optimal pulse technology ( AOPT ) treatment	22
In vitro effect on the proteolytic activity of papain with proteins of the skin as substrate	21
Mechanisms underlying the protective effects of San‐Bai decoction against UV radiation on the skin	21
An eco‐friendly system for stabilization of retinol: A step towards attending performance with improved environmental respect	20
The role of ceramides in skin barrier function and the importance of their correct formulation for skincare applications	19
An extract of Leontopodium alpinum inhibits catagen development ex vivo and increases hair density in vivo	19
The key phytochemistry of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) contributing to hair protection against UV	19
Video‐based paired comparison to evaluate some cosmetic products under camera movement for dynamic performance	18
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Development and validation of a prospective questionnaire for assessing oily sensitive skin	17
Evaluation of skin characteristic changes in neuromodulatory fragrance confirmed using electroencephalography	17
N‐acetyl‐L‐hydroxyproline – A potent skin anti‐ageing active preventing advanced glycation end‐product formation in vitro and ex vivo	16
Probing the effectiveness of barrier creams against human skin penetration of nickel powder	16
Development of the SkinCARE Questionnaire: Measuring the impact of skin issues on psychological wellbeing in healthy populations	15
Investigating the impact of sebum secretion on liquid makeup foundation darkening and its solution	15
Fragrance in dermocosmetic emulsions: From microstructure to skin application	15

Pleiotropic effects of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract on in vitro and in vivo skin health characteristics	14
Scattering as part of the protection afforded by nanoparticulate filters – An example with tris‐biphenyl triazine	14
Application of the upcycling trend using ultrafiltrate of water from the production of collagen from fish skin in hair care cosmetics	14
Efficient dermal delivery of ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside with photoacoustic waves	13
Characteristics of and foundation application among Chinese females with sensitive skin	13
Clinical evaluation of paraprobiotic‐associatedBifidobacterium lactisCCT 7858 anti‐dandruff shampoo efficacy: A randomized placebo‐controlled clinical tria	13
Electrokinetic analysis reveals common conditioner ingredient interactions with human hair	13
Quantification of perception towards facial skin ideal complexion in multiple ethnic populations from clinical imaging cues	13
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	12
Self‐assembly of short biopeptides onto skin tissue components studied using QCM‐D	12
Evaluating the suitability of six hydrophobic natural eutectic solvents as the internal phase in a cosmetic cream formulation	12
Arnica montana L. extract containing 6‐O‐methacryloylhelenalin and 6‐O‐isobutyrylhelenalin accelerates growth and differentiation of human subcutaneous pread	12
Photoprotective efficacy of dibenzalacetone in sunscreen formulations: Physicochemical properties, synthesis, characterization, potential applications in sunscreen and biological activities	12
Sunscreens – another endangered species?	12
Skin quality sensor to evaluate vibration and friction generated when sliding over skins	11
Indirubin as a red hair Colourant from Indigofera tinctoria L.	11
Benefit of coconut‐based hair oil via hair porosity quantification	11
TRPV3 calcium channel at the crossroads of epidermal differentiation and inflammation	11
Are there alternatives to the traditional in‐vivo SPF test (ISO 24444)? Comparison and statistical analysis of 5 proposed methods	10
Analysis of 275 DIY recipes for eye cosmetics and their possible safety issues	10
Recovery and protection of photo‐damaged hairs with keratin‐encapsulated cationic liposomes	10
Impact of Portuguese propolis on keratinocyte proliferation, migration and ROS protection: Significance for applications in skin products	10
Enhancement of water homeostasis by glycerol and urea in stratum corneum and the difference in the activity between them	10
Influence of particle parameters on deposition onto healthy and damaged human hair	10
Overview of proficiency testing results for the in vivo determination of sun protection factor	10
Modulation of Piezo1 influences human skin architecture and oxytocin expression	9
Reinventing henna: Enzyme‐catalysed colour release from stabilized Lawsonia inermis L. extracts	9
Ethylated analogue of Zingerone: A new and eco‐respectful preservative in cosmetics	9
Evaluation of the sensitive skin syndrome and the effect of a dermo‐cosmetic treatment in Thai and Polish subjects	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
The benefits and challenges of treating skin with natural oils	8
Rational determination of real‐life UV exposure across latitudes: An extended Diffey‐based model integrating behavioural factors	8
Relationship between skin fungal and bacterial microbiomes and skin pH	8
A consumer cross‐over trial suggests that there are significant seasonal changes of the tensile properties (wet) of human hair	8
Key locations of oxidative damage in human hair keratins after heat and ultraviolet light exposure	8
A study of anti‐wrinkle functions and improvement of cream with Phaseolus angularis	8
Mitigation of ultraviolet‐induced erythema and inflammation by para‐hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin	8
A practical clinical device for evaluating changes to the skin's sebum from ozone	8
Status quo on identified transformation products of organic ultraviolet filters and their persistence	8
In vitro, ex vivo and clinical approaches to evaluate the potential effect of Gentiana lutea extract on skin	8
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Collagen type V alpha 3 chain is involved in human skin basement membrane physiology and MMP‐9 regulation	8
Comprehensive model for characterizing skin translucency by expert grading, panel evaluation and image analysis in a Chinese population	7
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The kinetics of moisture sorption by hair	7
Anticipating cosmetic emulsion stability using a novel multi‐analytical approach	7
Scalp hair loss is not random across follicular units: A new insight into human hair ageing	7
What defines dry skin? Correlating a range of skin hydration parameters with In Vivo Confocal Raman Spectroscopy	7

The effect of synthetic acetylhexapeptide‐8 (AH8) on sebaceous function	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
Preparation and efficacy verification of three‐dimensional printed partitioned multi‐effect precision‐care gel facial mask	7
Multifaceted amelioration of cutaneous photoageing by (0.3%) retinol	7
A modified protocol for studying filaggrin degradation using a reconstructed human epidermis model under low and high humidity	7
Scale‐robust fibre orientation analysis of hair using two‐dimensional Fourier transform	7
Protective effects of Paeonia suffruticosa callus extract in skin through anti‐inflammation and repair UVB‐induced damage	7
Author Index	7
Advances in nanotechnology‐based hair care products applied to hair shaft and hair scalp disorders	7
Age‐related hair denaturation related to protein carbonyls	7
Impact of solar irradiation on lipidome dynamics and disruption using an in vitro 3D reconstructed epidermis model and a combination of advanced analytical methods	6
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A review of homemade cosmetics based on a study of 150 blogs and their authors	6
Cosmetic emulsions containing innovative complex coacervates: A cross‐sectional study	6
Cosmetic application of the stem‐bark extract of Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K	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 cu	6
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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	6
Mastering the formulation of an unstable vitamin C (VC) as anti‐aging skin care ingredient. Part I: A new approach	6
Editorial	6
Talk to us about your skin: The relationship between spoken language and haptic exploratory procedures	6
Oleracone C from Portulaca oleracea attenuates UVB‐induced changes in matrix metalloproteinase and type I procollagen production via MAPK and TGF‐β/Smad pathway	6
Minimalist, bioinspired and sensorial emulsion based on a Ca ²⁺ double cone vector system using Design of Experiment ( DoE	5
Age‐related changes in the bacterial composition of healthy female facial skin in Beijing area	5
The effects of caffeine and adenosine on the microbiome and lipidome of the scalp	5
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Thermoporometry measurements of human hair via differential scanning calorimetry	5
From decoding the perception of tightness to a clinical proof of soothing effects derived from natural ingredients in a moisturizer	5
Natural fermentation of fresh Jasmine flowers inspired the development of a biotechnological ingredient with global anti‐ageing properties	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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Cosmetic creams with caprylic acid‐based Natural Eutectic Solvents: Stability, rheology and user perception	5
A serum and cream moisturization regimen outperforms separate use in sustaining hydration, reducing TEWL , and balancing surface lipids over an 8‐h s	5
Protein degradation in the stratum corneum	5