BRTC Anti-pollution & Blackhead Cleansing Oil

1. Definition Glyceryl Caprylate:

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4. References:

- "Glyceryl Caprylate." Cosmetics Info, www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/glyceryl-caprylate.

- "Glyceryl Caprylate." The Derm Review, www.thedermreview.com/glyceryl-caprylate/.

- "Glyceryl Caprylate." Truth In Aging, www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/glyceryl-caprylate.

1. Definition Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil:

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3. Usage Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil:

4. References:

- Hammer, K.A., Carson, C.F., Riley, T.V. (1999). Antimicrobial activity of essential oils and other plant extracts. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 86(6), 985-990.

- McKay, D.L., Blumberg, J.B. (2006). A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of peppermint tea (Mentha piperita L.). Phytotherapy Research, 20(8), 619-633.

- Silva, J., Abebe, W., Sousa, S.M., Duarte, V.G., Machado, M.I., Matos, F.J. (2003). Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of essential oils of Eucalyptus. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 89(2-3), 277-283.

1. Definition Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil:

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3. Usage Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil:

4. References:

- 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 Butylene Glycol:

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3. Usage Butylene Glycol:

4. References:

- Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. (2001). Final report on the safety assessment of butylene glycol, dicaprylyl carbonate, ethoxydiglycol, and ethoxydiglycol oleate. International Journal of Toxicology, 20(Suppl 4), 61-75.

- National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 24856, Butylene Glycol. Retrieved from https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Butylene-glycol

- Personal Care Products Council. (2017). Butylene Glycol. Retrieved from https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/butylene-glycol

1. Definition Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil:

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3. Usage Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil:

4. References:

- Sharma, P., et al. (2014). Cedrus deodara (Roxb.) Loud.: A review on its ethnobotany, phytochemical and pharmacological profile. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 5(5), 1463-1476.

- Ali, M., et al. (2019). Cedarwood oil: A review of current research and potential therapeutic benefits. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 18(2), 385-391.

- Lee, J., et al. (2017). Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects of cedrol, a sesquiterpene alcohol from the essential oil of Cedrus deodara, on rat hippocampal slices. Archives of Pharmacal Research, 40(12), 1396-1403.

1. Definition Ethylhexylglycerin:

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3. Usage Ethylhexylglycerin:

4. References:

- "Ethylhexylglycerin." Cosmetics Info, www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/ethylhexylglycerin.

- "Safety Assessment of Ethylhexylglycerin as Used in Cosmetics." Cosmetic Ingredient Review, www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/ethylhexylg012017rep.pdf.

- "Ethylhexylglycerin." Truth In Aging, www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/ethylhexylglycerin.

1. Definition Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil:

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- Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals (2nd ed.). Churchill Livingstone.

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

- Lis-Balchin, M. (2006). Aromatherapy Science: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. Pharmaceutical Press.

1. Definition Lavandula Hybrida Oil:

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3. Usage Lavandula Hybrida Oil:

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- Buchbauer, G., Jirovetz, L., Jager, W., & Plank, C. (1991). Aromatherapy: evidence for sedative effects of the essential oil of lavender after inhalation. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung C, 46(11-12), 1067-1072.

- Cavanagh, H. M., & Wilkinson, J. M. (2002). Biological activities of lavender essential oil. Phytotherapy Research, 16(4), 301-308.

- Koulivand, P. H., Khaleghi Ghadiri, M., & Gorji, A. (2013). Lavender and the nervous system. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013.

1. Definition Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil:

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3. Usage Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil:

4. References:

- Pinto, T. A., et al. (2017). Essential oil from Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Persoon fruits: extraction, composition, and bioactivity. Industrial Crops and Products, 109, 786-795.

- Huang, J., et al. (2019). Chemical composition, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of Litsea cubeba essential oil in vitro and in a beef patty system. Food Control, 105, 287-294.

- Chen, C. Y., et al. (2018). Anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects of Litsea cubeba essential oil. Journal of Food and Drug Analysis, 26(1), 232-239.

1. Definition Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil:

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4. References:

- "Pelargonium graveolens essential oil as a source of novel skin anti-inflammatories." Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology.

- "Antibacterial activity of Pelargonium graveolens against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus." Journal of Ethnopharmacology.

- "Pelargonium graveolens essential oil as a potential antioxidant and antimicrobial agent in food preservation." Food Chemistry.

1. Definition Pogostemon Cablin Oil:

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3. Usage Pogostemon Cablin Oil:

4. References:

- Murbach Teles Andrade BF, Nunes Salgueiro P, et al. Chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils from Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. J Ethnopharmacol. 2018;214:245-250.

- Cui H, Zhang X, et al. Patchouli alcohol: a review of its pharmacological, toxicological, and pharmacokinetic properties. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2019;13:4271-4285.

- Ali B, Al-Wabel NA, et al. Essential oils used in aromatherapy: A systemic review. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. 2015;5(8):601-611.

1. Definition 1,2-Hexanediol:

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3. Usage 1,2-Hexanediol:

4. References:

- CosmeticsInfo.org. (n.d.). 1,2-Hexanediol. Retrieved from https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/12-hexanediol

- Personal Care Products Council. (2019). Safety Assessment of 1,2-Hexanediol as Used in Cosmetics. Retrieved from https://www.personalcarecouncil.org/2020-01-28-safety-assessment-of-12-hexanediol-as-used-in-cosmetics/

- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Retrieved from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=172.820

1. Definition Biosaccharide Gum 4:

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3. Usage Biosaccharide Gum 4:

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- Cavinato, M., Waltenberger, B., Baraldo, G., Grade, C. V. C., Stuppner, H., Janker, L., ... & Dall'Acqua, S. (2019). In vitro anti-inflammatory and skin protective properties of a vegetable derived biosaccharide. International journal of molecular sciences, 20(13), 3112.

- Lourith, N., Kanlayavattanakul, M., & Chaikul, P. (2014). Anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory effects of a topical gel containing biosaccharide gum-4 from purslane (Portulaca oleracea) in ultraviolet erythema test. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 13(3), 181-188.

- Lourith, N., Kanlayavattanakul, M., & Chaikul, P. (2014). Anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory effects of a topical gel containing biosaccharide gum-4 from purslane (Portulaca oleracea) in ultraviolet erythema test. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 13(3), 181-188.

1. Definition Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract:

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4. References:

- Baek, J. H., Kim, S. M., Lee, H., Lee, J. Y., & Kim, J. H. (2016). Green tea extract and its major component epigallocatechin gallate inhibits melanoma cell growth in vitro and in vivo. Food and chemical toxicology, 87, 1-11.

- Yoon, J. H., Baek, S. J., & Lee, S. H. (2012). Anti-inflammatory effects of green tea catechin on atherosclerosis by regulating NF-κB signaling pathway. Nutrition research and practice, 6(4), 294-301.

- Hsu, S. (2005). Green tea and the skin. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 52(6), 1049-1059.

1. Definition Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract:

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3. Usage Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract:

4. References:

- Yoon HS, Kim JR, Park GY, Kim JY, Won YJ, Kim HR, Kim BJ. Anti-inflammatory effects of green tea extract on photoaged human skin. J Dermatol Sci. 2016 Oct;84(1):74-83. doi: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.06.016. Epub 2016 Jul 1. PMID: 27422719.

- Chiu AE, Chan JL, Kern DG, Kohler S, Rehmus WE, Kimball AB. Double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of green tea extracts in the clinical and histologic appearance of photoaging skin. Dermatol Surg. 2005 Jul;31(7 Pt 2):855-60; discussion 860. doi: 10.1097/00042728-200507000-00011. PMID: 16029678.

- Zhou B, Wu LM, Yang L, Liu ZL. Evidence for alpha-bisabolol as a natural antioxidant. J Agric Food Chem. 2007 Aug 8;55(16):6302-6306. doi: 10.1021/jf070477y. Epub 2007 Jul 11. PMID: 17625876.

1. Definition Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract:

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3. Usage Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract:

4. References:

- Kim, K. H., Park, Y. J., Chung, S. K., & Yoon, H. S. (2008). Antioxidative activity of the safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) seed extract. Food Chemistry, 107(3), 982-991.

- Lin, Y., Chen, Y., Lin, H., & Lin, Y. (2018). Anti-inflammatory and anti-melanogenic properties of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) extract. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 99, 342-348.

- Jia, Y., Kim, J. Y., Jun, H. J., Kim, S. J., Lee, J. H., & Hoang, M. H. (2016). Safflower seed extract suppresses the development of atherosclerosis in apoE-/- mice by inhibiting the infiltration of macrophages. Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, 58(2), 125-131.

1. Definition Castanea Crenata Shell Extract:

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- Yoon, J. Y., et al. (2018). Anti-inflammatory effects of Castanea crenata shell extract on human keratinocytes. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 17(4), 618-623.

- Kim, J. H., et al. (2016). Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Castanea crenata shell extract in human dermal fibroblasts. Journal of Dermatological Science, 83(3), 159-165.

- Park, S. Y., et al. (2019). Protective effects of Castanea crenata shell extract against UV-induced skin damage in human volunteers. Journal of Cosmetic Science, 70(2), 87-92.

1. Definition Centella Asiatica Extract:

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3. Usage Centella Asiatica Extract:

4. References:

- Lee J, Jung E, Lee J, Huh S, Kim J, Park M. (2008). Panax ginseng induces human Type I collagen synthesis through activation of Smad signaling. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 127(3), 589-95.

- Bylka W, Znajdek-Awizyn A, Studzinska-Sroka E, Brzezinska M. (2013). Centella asiatica in cosmetology. Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, 30(1), 46-49.

- Shukla A, Rasik AM, Jain GK, Shankar R, Kulshrestha DK, Dhawan BN. (1999). In vitro and in vivo wound healing activity of asiaticoside isolated from Centella asiatica. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 65(1), 1-11.

1. Definition Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract:

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3. Usage Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract:

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- Srivastava JK, Shankar E, Gupta S. Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future. Mol Med Report. 2010 Nov 1;3(6):895-901. doi: 10.3892/mmr.2010.377.

- Reuter J, Huyke C, Casetti F, Theek C, Frank U, Augustin M. Anti-inflammatory potential of a lipolotion containing coriander oil in the ultraviolet erythema test. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2008 May;6(5):428-34. doi: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2008.06605.x.

- Keane KM, Calton EK, Cruzat VF, Soares MJ, Newsholme P. The impact of cryopreservation on human peripheral blood leucocyte bioenergetics. Clin Sci (Lond). 2015 Apr;128(8):723-33. doi: 10.1042/CS20140521.

1. Definition Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract:

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4. References:

- Lee, H. S., et al. (2005). Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of the methanolic extract of Diospyros kaki leaves. Journal of Medicinal Food, 8(4), 560-566.

- Lee, H. S., et al. (2008). Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of aqueous extract of Diospyros kaki in a rat model of reflux esophagitis. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 14(33), 5295-5300.

- Kim, Y. J., et al. (2010). Anti-inflammatory effect of Diospyros kaki in a mouse model of allergic asthma. Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology, 32(1), 84-89.

1. Definition Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil:

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3. Usage Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil:

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- Kim, S. Y., Kim, H. W., & Lee, S. H. (2018). Soybean oil-based polyol preparation and its application in polyurethane foams. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 64, 25-32.

- Reiter, M., Walfisz, A., & Wertz, J. (2016). Antioxidant potential of soybean oil enriched with phospholipids. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 93(2), 265-273.

- De Oliveira, D. M., Silva, R. C., & De Oliveira, L. E. (2015). Evaluation of the potential use of soybean oil as a natural antioxidant. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 52(5), 2808-2816.

1. Definition Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil:

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3. Usage Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil:

4. References:

- M. S. Khan, M. A. Ali, M. P. Alam, M. A. Parvez, and S. Ahmad, "Phyto-pharmacological perspective of Helianthus annuus L. seeds," Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, vol. 1, no. 8, pp. 35-41, 2011.

- D. R. Kamimura, C. S. de Oliveira, and L. G. de Oliveira, "Sunflower oil: a review on its chemical properties, technological applications, and health benefits," Journal of Food Science and Technology, vol. 57, no. 1, pp. 388-398, 2020.

- L. M. de Souza, D. G. de Oliveira, M. M. M. A. Alves, and R. L. C. Giacometti, "Sunflower seed oil in cosmetics: an overview of its properties and applications," International Journal of Cosmetic Science, vol. 42, no. 4, pp. 313-321, 2020.

1. Definition Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract:

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4. References:

- Lee, J., Jung, E., Lee, J., Huh, S., Kim, J., Park, M., So, J., Ham, Y., Jung, K., Hyun, C., & Park, D. (2005). Isolation of resveratrol from vitis coignetiae pulliat and its potent inhibition of human tyrosinase. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2(3), 375-382.

- Sajadimajd, S., & Khoei, F. (2018). Effect of Polygonum cuspidatum extract on skin aging: A mini-review. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 8(1), 10-14.

- Zhang, T., Zhao, Y., & Zhang, Y. (2014). Polygonum cuspidatum extract alleviates the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 8(5), 1490-1494.

1. Definition Carthamus Tinctorius Flower:

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4. References:

- Lee, K. G., Shibamoto, T., & Lee, S. E. (2002). Antioxidant activity of aroma extract isolated from Carthamus tinctorius L. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 50(16), 4904-4909.

- Lin, Y., & Li, S. (2018). Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.): A rich source of bioactive compounds for human health. Pharmaceuticals, 11(4), 96.

- Kim, J., Kim, H., & Kim, J. (2020). Anti-inflammatory effects of Carthamus tinctorius L. flower extract on LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Nutrients, 12(5), 1494.

1. Definition Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract:

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3. Usage Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract:

4. References:

- Lee, J. H., Kim, G. H., Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects of Scutellaria baicalensis root extract in human keratinocytes. Biomed Res Int. 2019; 2019: 5390806.

- Lin, L. T., Liu, L. T., Chiang, L. C., Lin, C. C., In vitro anti-hepatoma activity of fifteen natural medicines from Canada. Phytother Res. 2002; 16(5): 440-444.

- Li, B. Q., Fu, T., Dongyan, Y., Mikovits, J. A., Ruscetti, F. W., Wang, J. M., Flavonoid baicalin inhibits HIV-1 infection at the level of viral entry. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2000; 276(2): 534-538.

1. Definition Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract:

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- Park, J. H., Lee, H. J., Lee, D. Y., Kim, G. W., & Jeong, S. H. (2018). Anti-inflammatory effects of Scutellaria baicalensis water extract on LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 213, 97-105.

- Chen, Y., Li, P., & Li, Y. (2018). Protective effects of baicalin on Aβ1-42-induced learning and memory deficit, oxidative stress, and apoptosis in rat. Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, 38(1), 169-180.

- Wu, J., Xue, X., Zhang, B., Jiang, W., & Zhang, Y. (2019). Protective effects of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extract on the early stage of diabetes in GK rats. Phytotherapy Research, 33(3), 679-688.

1. Definition Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract:

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3. Usage Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract:

4. References:

- Bagchi, D., Garg, A., Krohn, R. L., & Bagchi, M. (Eds.). (2011). Antioxidants in Food, Vitamins and Supplements: Prevention and Treatment of Disease. Academic Press.

- Pallela, R., Na-Young, Y., Kim, S. K. (2016). Anti-photoaging and photoprotective compounds derived from marine organisms. Marine drugs, 14(6), 118.

- Fauzi, A. N., & Sari, P. (2019). The potential of grape seed extract as an anti-inflammatory agent. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1167(1), 012077.