Use of Curcuma longa in cosmetics: extraction of curcuminoid pigments, development of formulations, and in vitro skin permeation studies

Use of Curcuma longa in cosmetics: extraction of curcuminoid pigments, development of formulations, and in vitro skin permeation studies

Curcuma longais a ginger family aromatic herb (Zingiberaceae) whose rhizomes contain curcuminoid pigments, including curcumin, a compound known for its anti-inflammatory effects. The objective of this study was to obtain curcuminoid-rich extracts, develop topical formulations thereof, and assess the...

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Main Authors: Gisele Mara Silva Gonçalves, Gustavo Henrique da Silva, Pedro Paulo Barros, Silvana Mariana Srebernich, Cecilia Toyoko Cavalcanti Shiraishi, Victória Rodrigues de Camargos, Thais Barbiero Lasca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2014-12-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Subjects:
Curcuma longa/farmacognosia
Curcumina/uso/anti-inflamatório de ação local
Cosméticos/uso de produtos naturais
Pigmentos curcuminoides
Retenção cutânea
Produtos naturais/uso em cosméticos
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