MediFlower Mugwort Ampoule

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 Arginine:

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3. Usage Arginine:

4. References:

- Yoon, H. S., Kim, J. R., Park, G. Y., Kim, J. E., Lee, D. H., & Lee, K. W. (2012). Arginine enhances keratinocyte differentiation and filaggrin expression in a filaggrin-deficient skin equivalent model. Biomolecules & therapeutics, 20(3), 292-298.

- Schürer, N., Schliep, V., Williams, J. D., & Imhof, D. (2008). The skin aging exposome. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 7(2), s2-s6.

- Kieffer, M. E., & Repka, M. A. (2016). Arginine-based materials for wound healing: State-of-the-art review. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 105(9), 2675-2686.

1. Definition PPG-2-Deceth-12:

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3. Usage PPG-2-Deceth-12:

4. References:

- Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, Final Report on the Safety Assessment of PPG-2-Deceth-12, 2003.

- Personal Care Products Council, International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, 16th Edition, 2016.

- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), PubChem Compound Summary for PPG-2-Deceth-12, accessed on May 2021.

1. Definition Acrylates/ C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer:

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3. Usage Acrylates/ C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer:

4. References:

- "Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer." Cosmetics Info, www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/acrylatesc10-30-alkyl-acrylate-crosspolymer.

- "Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer." Truth In Aging, www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/acrylates-c10-30-alkyl-acrylate-crosspolymer.

- "Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer." The Derm Review, www.thedermreview.com/acrylates-c10-30-alkyl-acrylate-crosspolymer/.

1. Definition Artemisia Capillaris Extract:

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3. Usage Artemisia Capillaris Extract:

4. References:

- Kim, J. E., Choi, J. K., Kim, Y. J., Kim, Y. S., & Lee, S. (2018). Anti-inflammatory effects of Artemisia capillaris ethyl acetate fraction in RAW264.7 cells. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 213, 278-285.

- Lee, J. H., Lee, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Kim, Y. R., & Jung, S. H. (2019). Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms of Artemisia capillaris ethyl acetate in RAW 264.7 cells. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 241, 111979.

- Lee, J. J., Park, J. S., Lee, Y. J., Kim, J. H., & Kim, Y. S. (2018). Artemisia capillaris Thunberg extract attenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced liver injury in rats. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 219, 161-169.

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 Panthenol:

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3. Usage Panthenol:

4. References:

- Draelos, Z. D. (2010). Cosmetic Formulation of Skin Care Products. CRC Press.

- Baumann, L. (2009). Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice. McGraw Hill Professional.

- Fiume, M. M., Bergfeld, W. F., Belsito, D. V., Hill, R. A., Klaassen, C. D., Liebler, D. C., ... & Andersen, F. A. (2016). Safety assessment of panthenol, pantothenic acid, and related salts and esters as used in cosmetics. International Journal of Toxicology, 35(2), 42S-61S.

1. Definition Adenosine:

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3. Usage Adenosine:

4. References:

- Lee, S. H., & Lee, J. H. (2018). Topical adenosine for hair loss: A promising alternative to minoxidil. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 17(3), 457-461.

- Kim, D. S., et al. (2013). Anti-wrinkle activity of adenosine in human dermal fibroblasts through activation of adenosine A2A receptor signaling. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 133(1), 282-291.

- Baek, J. H., et al. (2016). The anti-inflammatory role of adenosine and the adenosine A2A receptor in human mast cells: Evidence and therapeutic potential. Journal of Immunology, 196(10), 4002-4011.

1. Definition Disodium Edta:

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3. Usage Disodium Edta:

4. References:

- Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. (2002). Final report on the safety assessment of EDTA, calcium disodium EDTA, diammonium EDTA, dipotassium EDTA, disodium EDTA, TEA-EDTA, tetrasodium EDTA, tripotassium EDTA, trisodium EDTA, HEDTA, and trisodium HEDTA. International Journal of Toxicology, 21(Suppl 2), 95-142.

- Personal Care Products Council. (2019). EDTA. Retrieved from https://www.personalcarecouncil.org/ingredient-info/edta/

- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (2019). Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Retrieved from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1133

1. Definition Propanediol:

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3. Usage Propanediol:

4. References:

- Zhang, X., Qian, H., & Tang, S. (2018). Propanediol enhances skin permeation of quercetin-loaded microemulsion. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 44(6), 1010-1016.

- Rigo, L. A., da Silva, D. F., & Sayer, C. (2019). Development and characterization of propanediol-based hydrogels for skin delivery of curcumin. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 132, 73-81.

- Huang, D., Zhang, Y., & Zhang, Z. (2017). Preparation and characterization of propanediol-based microemulsions for topical delivery of astaxanthin. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 38(9), 1317-1323.

1. Definition Polyglutamic Acid:

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3. Usage Polyglutamic Acid:

4. References:

- Choi, S. Y., Kim, H. J., Ko, H. C., Park, J. Y., & Han, S. H. (2016). The effect of poly-γ-glutamic acid on hair growth. Biomaterials research, 20, 33. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40824-016-0085-5

- Tsai, T. H., Huang, C. H., Lin, Y. C., Huang, Y. C., & Yang, L. J. (2018). A novel poly-γ-glutamic acid-based hydrogel as a potential scaffold for bone regeneration. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 91, 180-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2018.05.028

- Lee, H. J., Park, J. H., Seo, I. H., Park, J. K., Kim, S. J., & Jang, J. W. (2020). Poly-γ-glutamic acid protects against lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophages. International journal of biological macromolecules, 152, 1000-1007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.016

1. Definition Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment:

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3. Usage Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment:

4. References:

- Kober, M. M., & Bowe, W. P. (2015). The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging. International journal of women's dermatology, 1(2), 85-89.

- Binda, S., Hill, C., Johansen, E., Obis, D., Pot, B., Sanders, M. E., ... & Ventura, M. (2020). Criteria to qualify microorganisms as “probiotic” in foods and dietary supplements. Frontiers in microbiology, 11, 1662.

- Piqué, N., Berlanga, M., Miñana-Galbis, D., & Health, E. C. on F. (2019). Probiotics and their fermented food products are beneficial for health. Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 53, S1-S5.

1. Definition Bifida Ferment Filtrate:

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3. Usage Bifida Ferment Filtrate:

4. References:

- Kim, B., et al. (2016). Bifida Ferment Lysate Improves Skin Recovery and Cellular Activities. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 15(4), 435-441.

- Lee, S., et al. (2019). Anti-Aging Effect of Bifida Ferment Filtrate on Human Skin Fibroblasts. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 139(7), S43.

- Park, J., et al. (2018). Skin Barrier Repair Properties of Bifida Ferment Filtrate in Atopic Dermatitis Patients. Dermatology Research and Practice, 2018, 1-7.

1. Definition Lactococcus Ferment Lysate:

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3. Usage Lactococcus Ferment Lysate:

4. References:

- Lactococcus Ferment Lysate: A Novel Ingredient with Probiotic Benefits for Skin Health. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018.

- The role of Lactococcus Ferment Lysate in skincare products. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019.

- Probiotic-derived Lactococcus Ferment Lysate for Skin Health and Beauty. Dermatology Times, 2020.

1. Definition Lactobacillus Ferment:

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3. Usage Lactobacillus Ferment:

4. References:

- Kim, H., An, S., Lee, S. H., Lee, S., Cha, Y. J., & Lee, H. S. (2017). Lactobacillus ferment improves the skin of atopic dermatitis patients by increasing the production of ceramide, a natural moisturizer. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 39(4), 454-460.

- Kim, J. H., & Lee, S. H. (2018). Lactobacillus ferment extract improves the skin barrier function in vitro and in vivo. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 17(5), 694-699.

- Kober, M. M., & Bowe, W. P. (2015). The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging. International Journal of Women's Dermatology, 1(2), 85-89.

1. Definition Glyceryl Caprylate:

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3. Usage Glyceryl Caprylate:

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 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