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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
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Preliminary evaluation of a comprehensive skincare regimen for enhancing skin health following advanced optimal pulse technology (AOPT) treatment	41
Performance of hybrid diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (HDRS‐ISO 23698) methodology for assessment of sunscreen protection in the ALT‐SPF Consortium validat	39
An eco‐friendly system for stabilization of retinol: A step towards attending performance with improved environmental respect	30
The prebiotic effects of fructooligosaccharides enhance the growth characteristics of Staphylococcus epidermidis and enhance the inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation	26
In vitro effect on the proteolytic activity of papain with proteins of the skin as substrate	26
The key phytochemistry of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) contributing to hair protection against UV	23
A comprehensive comparison of facial skin hydration based on capacitance and conductance measurements in Chinese women	22
Correction to International Journal of Cosmetic Science: Volume 47, Issue 4	22
Melanosomal localization is required for GIF‐2115/2250 to inhibit melanogenesis in B16F10 melanoma cells	22
Chemically characterizing the cortical cell nano‐structure of human hair using atomic force microscopy integrated with infrared spectroscopy (AFM‐IR)	21
Removal of synthetic hair dye using formamidine sulfinic acid and other sulfinate precursors	20
The role of ceramides in skin barrier function and the importance of their correct formulation for skincare applications	20
Video‐based paired comparison to evaluate some cosmetic products under camera movement for dynamic performance	19
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An extract of Leontopodium alpinum inhibits catagen development ex vivo and increases hair density in vivo	19
Development and validation of a prospective questionnaire for assessing oily sensitive skin	18
Application of the upcycling trend using ultrafiltrate of water from the production of collagen from fish skin in hair care cosmetics	17
Characteristics of and foundation application among Chinese females with sensitive skin	17
Quantification of perception towards facial skin ideal complexion in multiple ethnic populations from clinical imaging cues	17
Pleiotropic effects of a Camellia sinensis leaf extract on in vitro and in vivo skin health characteristics	16
Scattering as part of the protection afforded by nanoparticulate filters – An example with tris‐biphenyl triazine	16
N‐acetyl‐L‐hydroxyproline – A potent skin anti‐ageing active preventing advanced glycation end‐product formation in vitro and ex vivo	15
Clinical evaluation of paraprobiotic‐associatedBifidobacterium lactisCCT 7858 anti‐dandruff shampoo efficacy: A randomized placebo‐controlled clinical tria	15

Fragrance in dermocosmetic emulsions: From microstructure to skin application	15
Probing the effectiveness of barrier creams against human skin penetration of nickel powder	14
Research on antioxidant performance of diglucosyl gallic acid and its application in emulsion cosmetics	14
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	12
Electrokinetic analysis reveals common conditioner ingredient interactions with human hair	12
Efficient dermal delivery of ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside with photoacoustic waves	12
Investigating the impact of sebum secretion on liquid makeup foundation darkening and its solution	12
Sunscreens – another endangered species?	11
Indirubin as a red hair Colourant from Indigofera tinctoria L.	11
Arnica montana L. extract containing 6‐O‐methacryloylhelenalin and 6‐O‐isobutyrylhelenalin accelerates growth and differentiation of human subcutaneous pread	11
Self‐assembly of short biopeptides onto skin tissue components studied using QCM‐D	11
TRPV3 calcium channel at the crossroads of epidermal differentiation and inflammation	11
Photoprotective efficacy of dibenzalacetone in sunscreen formulations: Physicochemical properties, synthesis, characterization, potential applications in sunscreen and biological activities	11
Are there alternatives to the traditional in‐vivo SPF test (ISO 24444)? Comparison and statistical analysis of 5 proposed methods	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	10
Recovery and protection of photo‐damaged hairs with keratin‐encapsulated cationic liposomes	10
Benefit of coconut‐based hair oil via hair porosity quantification	10
Effects of watercress extract fraction on R‐spondin 1‐mediated growth of human hair	10
Skin quality sensor to evaluate vibration and friction generated when sliding over skins	10
Analysis of 275 DIY recipes for eye cosmetics and their possible safety issues	10
Influence of particle parameters on deposition onto healthy and damaged human hair	10
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
Reinventing henna: Enzyme‐catalysed colour release from stabilized Lawsonia inermis L. extracts	9
Inhibition of lipogenesis and sebum secretion for Lotus corniculatus seed extract in vitro and in vivo	9
Modulation of Piezo1 influences human skin architecture and oxytocin expression	9
Overview of proficiency testing results for the in vivo determination of sun protection factor	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
Scalp hair loss is not random across follicular units: A new insight into human hair ageing	8
Editor's overview of the key content of this special issue	8
The benefits and challenges of treating skin with natural oils	8
A study of anti‐wrinkle functions and improvement of cream with Phaseolus angularis	8
Ethylated analogue of Zingerone: A new and eco‐respectful preservative in cosmetics	8
Enhancement of water homeostasis by glycerol and urea in stratum corneum and the difference in the activity between them	8
A consumer cross‐over trial suggests that there are significant seasonal changes of the tensile properties (wet) of human hair	8
In vitro, ex vivo and clinical approaches to evaluate the potential effect of Gentiana lutea extract on skin	7
A practical clinical device for evaluating changes to the skin's sebum from ozone	7
The effect of synthetic acetylhexapeptide‐8 (AH8) on sebaceous function	7
Author Index	7
Protective effects of Paeonia suffruticosa callus extract in skin through anti‐inflammation and repair UVB‐induced damage	7
Mitigation of ultraviolet‐induced erythema and inflammation by para‐hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin	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
Preparation and efficacy verification of three‐dimensional printed partitioned multi‐effect precision‐care gel facial mask	7
Key locations of oxidative damage in human hair keratins after heat and ultraviolet light exposure	7
Relationship between skin fungal and bacterial microbiomes and skin pH	7
Rheological stability of carbomer in hydroalcoholic gels: Influence of alcohol type	7
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Comprehensive model for characterizing skin translucency by expert grading, panel evaluation and image analysis in a Chinese population	7
Age‐related hair denaturation related to protein carbonyls	7
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Combining DNA Barcoding and Chemical fingerprints to authenticate Lavender raw material	6
Superior even skin tone and anti‐ageing benefit of a combination of 4‐hexylresorcinol and niacinamide	6
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Safety and efficacy of combined essential oils for the skin barrier properties: In vitro, ex vivo and clinical studies	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
The kinetics of moisture sorption by hair	6
Advances in nanotechnology‐based hair care products applied to hair shaft and hair scalp disorders	6
Editorial	6
Multifaceted amelioration of cutaneous photoageing by (0.3%) retinol	6
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
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
Protein degradation in the stratum corneum	5
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Sodium hyaluronates applied in the face affects the diversity of skin microbiota in healthy people	5
Natural fermentation of fresh Jasmine flowers inspired the development of a biotechnological ingredient with global anti‐ageing properties	5
Exploring compounds to be used as cosmetic agents that activate peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptor alpha	5
Cosmetic application of the stem‐bark extract of Bertholletia excelsa H.B.K	5
Impact of protein carbonylation on the chemical characteristics of the hair surface	5
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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	5
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Age‐related changes in the bacterial composition of healthy female facial skin in Beijing area	5
Influence of sunscreen formulation on the transfer of mineral and organic ultraviolet filters from skin to seawater in simulated ocean bathing tests	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
Elongated microparticles tuned for targeting hyaluronic acid delivery to specific skin strata	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
Talk to us about your skin: The relationship between spoken language and haptic exploratory procedures	5
From decoding the perception of tightness to a clinical proof of soothing effects derived from natural ingredients in a moisturizer	5
Thermoporometry measurements of human hair via differential scanning calorimetry	5
The effects of caffeine and adenosine on the microbiome and lipidome of the scalp	5