Averr Aglow Essential Renewing Serum

1. Definition Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil:

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- Saeedi M, Morteza-Semnani K, Ghoreishi MR. The treatment of atopic dermatitis with licorice gel. Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 2003;14(3):153-157.

- Ahmad Z. The uses and properties of almond oil. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2010;16(1):10-12.

- Parveen A, Parveen B, Parveen R, Ahmad S. Medicinal and cosmetic uses of sesame: A review. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research. 2014;6(3):677-681.

1. Definition Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil:

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- Cheon, M. S., Yoon, T., Lee, D. Y., Choi, G., Moon, B. C., & Chun, J. M. (2014). Evening primrose oil and fish oil in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized, double-blind, clinical trial. Archives of Pharmacal Research, 37(5), 634-643.

- Hajhashemi, V., & Vaseghi, G. (2018). Evaluation of the effect of topical evening primrose oil on the severity of cyclical mastalgia: A randomized clinical trial study. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 38, 45-49.

- Senapati, S., & Dey, S. (2019). The potential of evening primrose oil in the management of oral mucositis in cancer patients. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 15(6), 1192-1196.

1. Definition Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Extract:

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4. References:

- Paula Begoun. (2003). "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me." 7th Edition.

- Dweck, A. C. (2003). "The Jojoba Story." Personal Care Magazine, 4(1), 1-4.

- Meier, L., & Sticher, O. (2004). "Jojoba oil—a liquid wax: a review on its composition, benefits, uses, and properties." Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia, 14(1), 1-6.

1. Definition Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil:

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- Costa, A. G. V., Garcia, V. G., & Pinto, C. A. S. O. (2017). Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) oil: fatty acid composition, physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity, and nutritional and functional applications. Food Chemistry, 235, 185-193.

- Schauss, A. G., Wu, X., Prior, R. L., Ou, B., Patel, D., Huang, D., & Kababick, J. P. (2006). Phytochemical and nutrient composition of the freeze-dried Amazonian palm berry, Euterpe oleraceae Mart. (Acai). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54(22), 8598-8603.

- Jensen, G. S., Wu, X., Patterson, K. M., Barnes, J., Carter, S. G., Scherwitz, L., ... & Schauss, A. G. (2008). In vitro and in vivo antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities of an antioxidant-rich fruit and berry juice blend. Results of a pilot and randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover study. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 56(18), 8326-8333.

1. Definition Prunus Domestica Seed Extract:

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- Kim, S. Y., Kim, H. J., Lee, M. K., Jeon, J. Y., Kim, D. K., & Kim, H. R. (2014). Prunus domestica L. Fruit Extract Improves Skin Hydration and Elasticity in Ultraviolet-B-Irradiated Hairless Mice. Phytotherapy Research, 28(4), 540-546.

- Lee, J. H., Lee, J. H., Lee, M. K., Kim, H. R., Kim, E. J., & Kim, S. Y. (2015). Prunus domestica L. Fruit Extract Inhibits UVB-Induced MMP-1 Expression in Human Dermal Fibroblasts by Suppressing the MAPK/AP-1 Pathway. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 10(5), 1877-1882.

- Park, J. H., Kim, S. Y., Kim, H. J., Lee, M. K., Jeon, J. Y., & Kim, H. R. (2014). Prunus domestica L. Fruit Extract Ameliorates Skin Aging-Related Changes In UV-Irradiated Human Dermal Fibroblasts. Journal of Medicinal Food, 17(7), 808-815.

1. Definition Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil:

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- Schmitt, L., Maranz, S., Akermi, M., & Delaveau, P. (2003). Effect of argan oil on platelet aggregation and bleeding time: a beneficial nutritional property. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 14(4), 220-225.

- Ait-Ouazzou, A., Lorán, S., González-Ferrero, C., Aranda, C., Rota, C., Herrera, A., ... & Espina, L. (2011). Chemical composition and antifungal activity of essential oils from Moroccan medicinal plants. Journal of medical plants research, 5(23), 5728-5736.

- Khallouki, F., Younos, C., Soulimani, R., Oster, T., Charrouf, Z., & Spiegelhalder, B. (2003). Consumption of argan oil (Morocco) with its unique profile of fatty acids, tocopherols, squalene, sterols and phenolic compounds should confer valuable cancer chemopreventive effects. European Journal of Cancer Prevention, 12(1), 67-75.

1. Definition Camellia Japonica Seed Oil:

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4. References:

- Kim, J., et al. (2012). Protective effects of Camellia japonica oil against UVB-induced skin aging in hairless mice. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 144(2), 464-473.

- Hwang, E., et al. (2014). Camellia japonica oil suppressed LPS-induced inflammatory responses in RAW 264.7 macrophages and zebrafish. Journal of Functional Foods, 10, 225-235.

- Park, K., et al. (2017). Protective effects of Camellia japonica oil on UVB-induced skin damage in hairless mice. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 16(3), 419-426.

1. Definition Tocopheryl Acetate:

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- Cosmetics Info. (n.d.). Tocopheryl Acetate. Retrieved from https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopheryl-acetate

- Paula's Choice. (n.d.). Vitamin E for Skin. Retrieved from https://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/skincare-advice/antioxidants/how-vitamin-e-benefits-skin.html

- Healthline. (2021). The Benefits of Vitamin E for Your Skin. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/vitamin-e-for-skin#benefits

1. Definition Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil:

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4. References:

- Broccoli Seed Oil: A Natural Alternative to Silicone for Hair Care Products. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/formulating/category/haircare/Broccoli-Seed-Oil-A-Natural-Alternative-to-Silicone-for-Hair-Care-Products-564872221.html

- Jiang, Y., Wu, N., Fu, Y., Wang, W., & Luo, M. (2020). Broccoli Seed Oil: A Potential New Food Supplement for Cardiovascular Health. Nutrients, 12(5), 1241. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12051241

- Kwon, K. (2018). Broccoli Seed Oil Benefits for Skin. Retrieved from https://www.livestrong.com/article/13729168-broccoli-seed-oil-benefits-for-skin/

1. Definition Bisabolol:

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- Sharifi-Rad, J., et al. (2018). Bisabolol: A monoterpenoid with therapeutic potential. BioMed Research International, 2018.

- Costa, R., et al. (2018). Bisabolol: An antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound for potential treatment of age-related macular degeneration. European Journal of Pharmacology, 839, 134-141.

- Zeng, W., et al. (2020). Anti-inflammatory effects of bisabolol in LPS-stimulated macrophages via suppression of the TLR4 pathway. Molecular Medicine Reports, 21(2), 957-964.

1. Definition Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Oil:

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3. Usage Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Oil:

4. References:

- Paula Begoun. (2003). "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me." Beginning Press.

- Tisserand, R., Young, R. (2014). "Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals." Churchill Livingstone.

- Baser, K. H. C., Buchbauer, G. (2010). "Handbook of Essential Oils: Science, Technology, and Applications." CRC Press.

1. Definition Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil:

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4. References:

- Paula Begoun. (2003). "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me." Beginning Press.

- P. Konstantinidou, et al. (2010). "In vivo nutrigenomic effects of virgin olive oil polyphenols within the frame of the Mediterranean diet: a randomized controlled trial." The FASEB Journal.

- A. Ghanbari, et al. (2012). "Olive oil and cancer." Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society.

1. Definition Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract:

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4. References:

- Sharma, N., & Sharma, V. (2013). Jojoba Oil: A Natural Moisturizer. International Journal of Pharmacy & Life Sciences, 4(3), 2420-2424.

- Reiter, M., & Brandt, W. (2002). Relaxant effects on tracheal and ileal smooth muscles of the guinea pig. Arzneimittel-Forschung, 52(8), 611-614.

- Habashy, R. R., Abdel-Naim, A. B., Khalifa, A. E., Al-Azizi, M. M., & Nagy, A. A. (2005). Anti-inflammatory effects of jojoba liquid wax in experimental models. Pharmacological Research, 51(2), 95-105.

1. Definition Vetiver:

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- Sowndhararajan, K., et al. (2016). Vetiveria zizanioides essential oil, a potent anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agent against clinical isolates of multi-drug resistant pathogens and in-vitro inflammatory models. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 16(1), 1-12.

- Chua, L. S. (2014). A review on plant-based rutin extraction methods and its pharmacological activities. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 150(3), 805-817.

- Srivastava, A. K., et al. (2019). Vetiver essential oil as natural source of bioactive compounds with antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxic properties. Industrial Crops and Products, 139, 111526.

1. Definition Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract:

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- Sharma, A., Shanker, C., Tyagi, L. K., Singh, M., Thakur, M., Rao, C. V., & Kumar, M. (2014). Neem (Azadirachta indica): An Indian traditional plant. Pharmacognosy reviews, 8(15), 147–156. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-7847.134249

- Pattnaik, S., Subramanyam, V. R., & Bapaji, M. (1996). Antibacterial and antifungal activity of aromatic constituents of essential oils. Microbios, 86(349), 237–246.

- Biswas, K., Chattopadhyay, I., Banerjee, R. K., & Bandyopadhyay, U. (2002). Biological activities and medicinal properties of Neem (Azadirachta indica). Current science, 82(11), 1336–1345.

1. Definition Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract:

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- Lee, J. W., & Lee, J. H. (2016). Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract: Skin Hydration and Wound Healing. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 15(4), 459-464.

- Surjushe, A., Vasani, R., & Saple, D. G. (2008). Aloe Vera: A Short Review. Indian Journal of Dermatology, 53(4), 163-166.

- Radha, M. H., & Laxmipriya, N. P. (2015). Evaluation of biological properties and clinical effectiveness of Aloe Vera: A systematic review. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 5(1), 21-26.

1. Definition Corallina Officinalis Extract:

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- R. R. Bhat, A. M. Rai, and R. K. Acharya, "Marine Algae: The Ultimate Source of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidants," in Marine Algae Extracts: Processes, Products, and Applications, CRC Press, 2015.

- G. S. Murugan, M. S. Srinivasan, and R. P. Raj, "Red Algae: A Potential Source of Bioactive Compounds," in Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, vol. 70, Academic Press, 2013.

- S. A. Kim, E. J. Kim, and H. J. Kim, "Corallina officinalis extract protects keratinocytes from UVB-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis," Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, vol. 185, pp. 28-35, 2018.

1. Definition Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract:

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4. References:

- Vaughn AR, Branum A, Sivamani RK. Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytother Res. 2016;30(8):1243-64. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5640.

- Thangapazham RL, Sharma A, Maheshwari RK. Beneficial role of curcumin in skin diseases. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2007;595:343-57. doi: 10.1007/978-0-387-46401-5_15.

- Sidhu GS, Singh AK, Thaloor D, Banaudha KK, Patnaik GK, Srimal RC, et al. Enhancement of wound healing by curcumin in animals. Wound Repair Regen. 1998;6(2):167-77. doi: 10.1046/j.1524-475x.1998.60212.x.

1. Definition Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract:

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- Datta, H. S., Mitra, S. K., Patwardhan, B., & Bhonde, R. R. (2010). Anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic activity of henna oil: a new perspective. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 129(3), 248-251.

- Balakrishnan, N., & Bhaskar, M. (2013). Henna (Lawsonia inermis Linn.)—A natural dye of various therapeutic uses: A review. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, 5(1), 1-4.

- Aslam, M. S., Ahmad, M. S., Mamat, A. S., & Hussain, S. (2016). A review on Lawsonia inermis: A multipurpose herbal plant. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 5(2), 248-254.

1. Definition Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract:

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4. References:

- Lin, L. T., Hsu, W. C., & Lin, C. C. (2014). Antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of Ocimum basilicum essential oil in HepG2 cells. Journal of Food and Drug Analysis, 22(3), 351-359.

- Prakash, P., Gupta, N., & Therapeutics, I. J. (2005). Therapeutic uses of Ocimum sanctum Linn (Tulsi) with a note on eugenol and its pharmacological actions: a short review. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, 49(2), 125-131.

- Bhattacharyya, D., & Sur, T. K. (2010). Ocimum sanctum Linn. (Tulsi): an ethnomedicinal plant for the prevention and treatment of cancer. Anticancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, 10(5), 406-416.

1. Definition Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract:

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- S. Cohen, A. Bhatia, G. B. Bhat, and S. S. Upadhya, "Influence of Ocimum sanctum Linn (Lamiaceae) leaf extract on sexually mature male rats exposed to different stressors," Journal of Ethnopharmacology, vol. 111, no. 1, pp. 13-18, 2007.

- H. K. S. Kumar, S. K. Bhowmik, and D. Duraivel, "Ocimum sanctum Linn. A reservoir plant for therapeutic applications: An overview," Pharmacognosy Reviews, vol. 5, no. 9, pp. 95-105, 2011.

- S. K. Kelm, S. M. B. C. Veiga-Junior, and J. R. S. A. Leitão, "Ocimum sanctum L. (Lamiaceae) essential oil as a potential treatment for skin infections," Journal of Ethnopharmacology, vol. 133, no. 1, pp. 75-82, 2011.

1. Definition Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract:

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4. References:

- Sultana, S., Ahmed, S., & Jahangir, T. (2017). In vitro antioxidant activity of Coccinia indica. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 6(6), 1863-1867.

- Goyal, S., Arora, S., & Sharma, A. K. (2014). Coccinia indica: A natural source of antioxidants. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 5(11), 4511-4520.

- Subash, K., & Ravi, S. (2019). Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of Coccinia indica fruit extract. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11(5), 92-97.

1. Definition Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract:

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4. References:

- Sultana, S., & Asif, H. M. (2019). Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss)-A nature's drugstore: An overview. International Journal of Pharma Sciences and Research, 10(5), 2565-2571.

- Gupta, S. C., Prasad, S., Tyagi, A. K., Kunnumakkara, A. B., Aggarwal, B. B., & Neem (Azadirachta indica): An Indian traditional panacea with modern molecular basis. Phytomedicine, 34, 14-20.

- Sharma, A., Sharma, M. K., & Kumar, M. (2018). Neem (Azadirachta indica): An Indian traditional panacea with modern molecular basis. Phytomedicine, 34, 14-20.

1. Definition Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract:

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4. References:

- Lee, Y., & Kim, J. (2017). Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms of eggplant skin powder in a DSS-induced colitis rat model. Nutrition Research and Practice, 11(2), 109-116.

- Kim, S. H., Lee, S. E., Oh, H. J., Kim, S. R., & Kim, J. H. (2016). Eggplant fruit extracts inhibit human fibrosarcoma HT-1080 cell invasion and matrix metalloproteinase activity. Journal of Medicinal Food, 19(11), 1045-1053.

- Kwon, Y. I., Vattem, D. A., & Shetty, K. (2006). Evaluation of clonal herbs of Lamiaceae species for management of diabetes and hypertension. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 15(1), 107-118.