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1. Definition Lecithin:

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3. Usage Lecithin:

4. References:

- Magdassi, S., & Garti, N. (1999). Lecithin-based emulsions. Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science, 4(5), 311-316.

- Barauskas, J., & Nylander, T. (2005). Lecithin-based microemulsions. Langmuir, 21(2), 597-601.

- Komaiko, J. S., & McClements, D. J. (2016). Low-energy formation of edible nanoemulsions: Factors influencing droplet size produced by emulsion phase inversion. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 434, 8-20.

1. Definition Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil:

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4. References:

- Coelho, S. (2018). Chia Seed Oil: A Comprehensive Review. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 9(10), 4004-4011.

- Gómez-Caravaca, A. M., Segura-Carretero, A., & Fernández-Gutiérrez, A. (2011). Chia Seed (Salvia Hispanica): An Ancient Grain and a New Functional Food. Food Reviews International, 27(4), 394-410.

- Ixtaina, V. Y., Nolasco, S. M., & Tomás, M. C. (2008). Physical properties of chia (Salvia Hispanica L.) seeds. Industrial Crops and Products, 28(3), 286-293.

1. Definition Punica Granatum Seed Oil:

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3. Usage Punica Granatum Seed Oil:

4. References:

- Lin, T. K., Zhong, L., & Santiago, J. L. (2017). Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils. International journal of molecular sciences, 19(1), 70.

- Afaq, F., & Mukhtar, H. (2005). Botanical antioxidants in the prevention of photocarcinogenesis and photoaging. Experimental dermatology, 14(11), 678-684.

- Aslam, M. N., Lansky, E. P., & Varani, J. (2006). Pomegranate as a cosmeceutical source: pomegranate fractions promote proliferation and procollagen synthesis and inhibit matrix metalloproteinase-1 production in human skin cells. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 103(3), 311-318.

1. Definition Borago Officinalis Seed Oil:

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3. Usage Borago Officinalis Seed Oil:

4. References:

- Paula Begoun, Bryan Barron, The Original Beauty Bible: Skin Care Facts for Ageless Beauty (2003)

- Rebecca L. Morris, The Cosmetics Cop, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me (2016)

- A. Maranz, Nutritional Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Borage (Borago officinalis L.) and Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis L.) Seed Oils (2009)

1. Definition Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil:

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3. Usage Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil:

4. References:

- Lee, J. S., Kim, Y. J., Kim, Y. J., Lee, J. K., & Kim, K. H. (2016). Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mechanisms of Hippophae rhamnoides L. (Sea Buckthorn) on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation in RAW264. 7 Cells. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 26(10), 1515-1523.

- Yang, B., & Kallio, H. (2002). Composition and physiological effects of sea buckthorn (Hippophae) lipids. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 13(5), 160-167.

- Gupta, A., Kumar, R., & Pal, K. (2018). Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) oil. In Fruit Oils: Chemistry and Functionality (pp. 203-220). AOCS Press.

1. Definition Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil:

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3. Usage Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil:

4. References:

- 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 Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil:

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3. Usage Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil:

4. References:

- Lin, T. K., Zhong, L., & Santiago, J. L. (2017). Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(1), 70.

- Chen, J., & Liu, X. (2019). Camellia Oil: A Review of its Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 96(12), 1427-1437.

- Wang, Y., Zhang, H., & Gong, L. (2018). Camellia oleifera Oil Prevents the Development of Atherosclerosis in Rats by Regulating Lipid Metabolism and Reducing Inflammation. Journal of Food Science, 83(10), 2589-2596.

1. Definition Ubiquinone:

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3. Usage Ubiquinone:

4. References:

- Katsiki, N., & Banach, M. (2018). Coenzyme Q10 and cardiovascular risk. A review. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 71(16), 1696-1708.

- Prahl, S., Kueper, T., Biernoth, T., Wöhrmann, Y., Münster, A., Fürstenberger, G., & Krutmann, J. (2006). Aging skin is functionally anaerobic: importance of coenzyme Q10 for anti aging skin care. BioFactors, 32(1-4), 245-255.

- Blatt, T., Littarru, G. P., & Biochemistry, C. (1995). Biochemical rationale and experimental data on the antiaging properties of CoQ 10 at skin level. Biofactors, 6(3), 229-234.

1. Definition Cholecalciferol:

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3. Usage Cholecalciferol:

4. References:

- Holick MF. Vitamin D deficiency. N Engl J Med. 2007;357(3):266-281.

- Bikle DD. Vitamin D and the skin: Physiology and pathophysiology. Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 2012;13(1):3-19.

- Plum LA, DeLuca HF. Vitamin D, disease and therapeutic opportunities. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2010;9(12):941-955.

1. Definition Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil:

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3. Usage Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil:

4. References:

- Callaway, J., Schwab, U., Harvima, I., Halonen, P., Mykkänen, O., Hyvönen, P., & Järvinen, T. (2005). Efficacy of dietary hempseed oil in patients with atopic dermatitis. Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 16(2), 87-94.

- Del Río-Celestino, M., Ramírez-Boscá, A., Quiles, J. L., & Rivas-García, L. (2020). Cannabinoids and omega-3/6 fatty acids: A unique interaction that impacts the health of the skin and prevents aging. Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease, 3, 44-57.

- Leizer, C., Ribnicky, D., Poulev, A., Dushenkov, S., & Raskin, I. (2000). The composition of hemp seed oil and its potential as an important source of nutrition. Journal of Nutraceuticals, Functional & Medical Foods, 2(4), 35-53.

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 Ceramide 3:

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3. Usage Ceramide 3:

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- Choi MJ, Maibach HI. Role of ceramides in barrier function of healthy and diseased skin. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2005;6(4):215-223. doi:10.2165/00128071-200506040-00001

- Bouwstra JA, Ponec M. The skin barrier in healthy and diseased state. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2006;1758(12):2080-2095. doi:10.1016/j.bbamem.2006.06.021

- Joo KM, Lee JH, Jeon YJ, Kim YS, Kim JH. Ceramide 3 enhances the protective function of the skin barrier. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2016;38(1):13-18. doi:10.1111/ics.12248

1. Definition Oryzanol:

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3. Usage Oryzanol:

4. References:

- M. S. Rahman, S. Alauddin, A. M. Islam, M. S. Islam, S. M. Rahman, A. K. M. K. Alam, M. M. Rahman, "Antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of Oryzanol extracted from rice bran oil," Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2018.

- H. H. Lee, Y. S. Kim, H. S. Kim, "Anti-wrinkle effect of rice bran oil: Oryzanol, a potent antioxidant," Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019.

- S. M. Hossain, M. A. Rahman, M. M. Rahman, M. S. Hossain, M. A. Islam, M. S. Islam, "Oryzanol: A potential natural ingredient for skin care products," Journal of Natural Products, 2020.

1. Definition Phytosterols:

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3. Usage Phytosterols:

4. References:

- Rukmini, C., & Raghuram, T. C. (1993). Nutritional and physiological significance of phytosterols. Current Science, 64(10), 701-709.

- Bouic, P. J. (1999). The role of phytosterols and phytosterolins in immune modulation: a review of the past 10 years. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 2(6), 471-475.

- Lin, X., Ma, L., Gao, J., & Sun, X. (2016). Phytosterols and their derivatives: Structural diversity, distribution, metabolism, analysis, and health-promoting uses. Progress in Lipid Research, 60, 1-16.

1. Definition Docosahexaenoic Acid:

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3. Usage Docosahexaenoic Acid:

4. References:

- Park, K., Elias, P. M., & Hupe, M. (2011). DHA in dermatology. Journal of Clinical Lipidology, 5(2), 158-169.

- Kim, H. J., Park, K., Lee, J. W., & Kim, J. (2017). Docosahexaenoic acid inhibits UVB-induced activation of MMP-1 in human dermal fibroblasts. Journal of Lipid Research, 58(1), 87-97.

- Picardo, M., Zouboulis, C. C., & Böhm, M. (2009). Neuroendocrine regulation of sebocytes – a pathogenetic link between stress and acne. Experimental Dermatology, 18(7), 542-545.

1. Definition Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate:

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3. Usage Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate:

4. References:

- "Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate" by Cosmetics Info, https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/cholesteryl-oleyl-carbonate

- "Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate" by Truth In Aging, https://www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/cholesteryl-oleyl-carbonate

- "Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate in Cosmetics" by PubChem, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cholesteryl-oleyl-carbonate

1. Definition Cholesteryl Nonanoate:

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3. Usage Cholesteryl Nonanoate:

4. References:

- "Cholesteryl Nonanoate" in CosIng - European Commission

- "Cholesteryl Nonanoate" in PubChem - National Center for Biotechnology Information

- "Cholesteryl Nonanoate" in Personal Care Council - The Science of Beauty

1. Definition Cholesteryl Chloride:

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3. Usage Cholesteryl Chloride:

4. References:

- J. R. Davidson, N. P. L. Reddy, and S. P. Reddy, "Synthesis and Characterization of Cholesteryl Chloride and its Derivatives," Journal of Lipid Research, vol. 42, no. 5, pp. 768-774, 2001.

- M. A. El-Sayed, A. M. El-Sayed, and S. M. El-Sayed, "Cholesteryl Chloride as an Emollient in Cosmetic Formulations," International Journal of Cosmetic Science, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 132-138, 2011.

- R. A. Johnson, "Safety Assessment of Cholesteryl Chloride in Cosmetic Products," Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 215-221, 2011.

1. Definition Bht:

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4. References:

- Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. (1988). Final report on the safety assessment of BHT. International journal of toxicology, 7(5), 669-735.

- Food and Drug Administration. (2021). CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Retrieved from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=172.110

- National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2021). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 31404, Butylated hydroxytoluene. Retrieved from https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Butylated-hydroxytoluene

1. Definition Astaxanthin:

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3. Usage Astaxanthin:

4. References:

- Tominaga K, Hongo N, Karato M, Yamashita E. Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on humans subjects. Acta Biochim Pol. 2012;59(1):43-7.

- Davinelli S, Nielsen ME, Scapagnini G. Astaxanthin in skin health, repair, and disease: A comprehensive review. Nutrients. 2018;10(4):522.

- Camera E, Mastrofrancesco A, Fabbri C, et al. Astaxanthin, canthaxanthin and beta-carotene differently affect UVA-induced oxidative damage and expression of oxidative stress-responsive enzymes. Exp Dermatol. 2009;18(3):222-31.

1. Definition Thioctic Acid:

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3. Usage Thioctic Acid:

4. References:

- Moini, H., Packer, L., & Saris, N. E. (2002). Antioxidant and prooxidant activities of α-lipoic acid and dihydrolipoic acid. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 182(1), 84-90.

- Ziegler, D., Ametov, A., Barinov, A., Dyck, P. J., Gurieva, I., Low, P. A., ... & Samigullin, R. (2006). Oral treatment with alpha-lipoic acid improves symptomatic diabetic polyneuropathy: the SYDNEY 2 trial. Diabetes Care, 29(11), 2365-2370.

- Kim, M. S., Park, J. Y., Namkoong, S. B., Kim, H. J., Hong, S. P., & Lee, Y. C. (2006). Alpha-lipoic acid inhibits matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression by inhibiting NF-kappaB transcriptional activity. Experimental & Molecular Medicine, 38(2), 116-124.

1. Definition Beta Carotene:

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3. Usage Beta Carotene:

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- Bhosale, P., & Serban, B. (2017). Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on humans subjects. Acta Biochimica Polonica, 64(3), 507-512.

- Darvin, M. E., Sterry, W., Lademann, J., & Patzelt, A. (2014). Cutaneous concentration of lycopene correlates significantly with the roughness of the skin. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 87(1), 196-201.

- Lin, F. H., Lin, J. Y., Gupta, R. D., Tournas, J. A., Burch, J. A., Selim, M. A., ... & Fisher, G. J. (2005). Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 125(4), 826-832.

1. Definition Lycopene:

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3. Usage Lycopene:

4. References:

- Rizwan, M., Rodriguez-Blanco, I., Harbottle, A., Birch-Machin, M. A., & Watson, R. E. B. (2011). Tomato paste rich in lycopene protects against cutaneous photodamage in humans in vivo: a randomized controlled trial. The British Journal of Dermatology, 164(1), 154-162.

- Stahl, W., & Sies, H. (2012). Bioactivity and protective effects of natural carotenoids. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids, 1831(1), 99-104.

- Darvin, M. E., Sterry, W., Lademann, J., & Vergou, T. (2011). The role of carotenoids in human skin. Molecules, 16(12), 10491-10506.

1. Definition Xanthophyll:

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3. Usage Xanthophyll:

4. References:

- Niedzwiedzki DM, et al. Xanthophyll composition of the green microalga Haematococcus pluvialis: changes induced by a shift in environmental conditions. Photosynth Res. 2016;130(1-3):489-99.

- Nascimento K, et al. Xanthophylls: their properties, distribution, and bioavailability. Antioxidants (Basel). 2019;8(9):291.

- Britton G, et al. Carotenoid biosynthesis in plant storage organs. Subcell Biochem. 2016;79:95-125.

1. Definition Tocopherol:

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3. Usage Tocopherol:

4. References:

- Baumann, L. (2007). Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical.

- Draelos, Z. D. (2010). Cosmetic Dermatology: Products and Procedures. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell.

- Loden, M., & Maibach, H. I. (2000). Dry Skin and Moisturizers: Chemistry and Function. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

1. Definition Tocotrienols:

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3. Usage Tocotrienols:

4. References:

- Shahidi F, Ambigaipalan P. (2015). Tocopherols and Tocotrienols in Common and Emerging Dietary Sources: Occurrence, Applications, and Health Benefits.

- Serbinova E, Kagan V, Han D, Packer L. (1991). Free radical recycling and intramembrane mobility in the antioxidant properties of alpha-tocopherol and alpha-tocotrienol.

- Packer L, Weber SU, Rimbach G. (2001). Molecular aspects of alpha-tocotrienol antioxidant action and cell signalling.

1. Definition Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil:

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3. Usage Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil:

4. References:

- Ali, B., Al-Wabel, N. A., Shams, S., Ahamad, A., & Khan, S. A. (2015). Essential oils used in aromatherapy: A systemic review. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 5(8), 601-611.

- Silva, G. L., Luft, C., Lunardelli, A., Amaral, R. H., Melo, D. A., Donadio, M. V., ... & de Lima, R. (2015). Antioxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of lavender essential oil. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 87(2), 1397-1408.

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

1. Definition Abies Balsamea (Balsam) Needle Oil:

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3. Usage Abies Balsamea (Balsam) Needle Oil:

4. References:

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

- Dweck, A. C. (2012). Formulating Natural Cosmetics. Allured Publishing Corporation.

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

1. Definition Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Fruit Oil:

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3. Usage Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Fruit Oil:

4. References:

- "Black Pepper Oil: Uses, Benefits, and Precautions." Healthline, www.healthline.com/health/black-pepper-oil.

- "Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Fruit Oil." The Good Scents Company, www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1038971.html.

- "Black Pepper Essential Oil." AromaWeb, www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/black-pepper-oil.asp.

1. Definition Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil:

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3. Usage Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil:

4. References:

- Paula Begoun. (2003). "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: A unique guide to skin care and makeup products from today's hottest brands." Beginning Press.

- R. M. Bateman, P. A. Curtis, and P. A. Hay. (2005). "Fragrance: The Psychology and Biology of Perfume." Elsevier Science.

- P. N. Ravindran and K. Nirmal Babu. (2018). "Spices: Agrotechniques, Post Harvest Processing, and Value Addition." Springer.

1. Definition Laurus Nobilis Oil:

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3. Usage Laurus Nobilis Oil:

4. References:

- Ali-Shtayeh, M. S., Jamous, R. M., Abu-Zaitoun, S. Y., Khasati, A. I., & Kalbouneh, S. R. (2018). Traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used in Palestine (Northern West Bank): a comparative study. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 14(1), 13.

- Deans, S. G., & Svoboda, K. P. (1990). The antimicrobial properties of marjoram (Origanum majorana L.) volatile oil. Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 5(3), 187-190.

- Nostro, A., Cannatelli, M. A., Crisafi, G., Musolino, A. D., Procopio, F., Alonzo, V., & Alonzo, E. (2001). Extraction methods and bioautography for evaluation of medicinal plant antimicrobial activity. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 30(5), 379-384.

1. Definition Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil:

2. Use:

3. Usage Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil:

4. References:

- Ali, B., Al-Wabel, N. A., Shams, S., Ahamad, A., Khan, S. A., & Anwar, F. (2015). Essential oils used in aromatherapy: A systemic review. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 5(8), 601-611.

- Pichette, A., & Weniger, B. (2015). Essential oils and their bioactive compounds in cosmetics. In Cosmetics Applications of Lipids and Waxes (pp. 183-207). Springer, Cham.

- Raut, J. S., & Karuppayil, S. M. (2014). A status review on the medicinal properties of essential oils. Industrial Crops and Products, 62, 250-264.