Essential oils used in dermocosmetics: Review about its biological activities

• Published in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology Vol. 21; no. 2; pp. 513 - 529
• Main Authors: Cunha, Cassandra, Ribeiro, Helena Margarida, Rodrigues, Márcio, Araujo, André R.T.S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.02.2022
• Subjects: Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antifungal Agents - pharmacology; biological activities; Cosmetics - pharmacology; dermocosmetics; essential oils; formulations; Oils, Volatile - pharmacology; preservatives; Preservatives, Pharmaceutical; preservatives; biological activities; dermocosmetics; formulations; essential oils

Introduction Currently, the demand for the use of constituents of natural origin in cosmetic formulations in detriment of synthetic compounds is noticeable. Several studies assess the potential of essential oils when incorporated into various cosmetic formulations and study their biological activiti...