UBPJO exhibited significantly greater inhibitory effects compared to PJO against S.
Relevant if you're working with tocopherol, urea, pha for aging.
If you're targeting aging, this research supports adding tocopherol to your AM/PM routine. Effective concentration range: 5% based on this study.
If you're targeting aging, this research supports adding urea to your AM/PM routine. Effective concentration range: 5% based on this study.
Translated from this study's findings, not a personal prescription. Pair with your existing protocol and your practitioner's guidance.
1. Molecules. 2026 Apr 17;31(8):1324. doi: 10.3390/molecules31081324. Antioxidant, Photoprotective, and Antimicrobial Potential of Oil Extract of Usnea barbata L. F.H.Wigg from Călimani Mountains, Romania.
1. Molecules. 2026 Apr 17;31(8):1324. doi: 10.3390/molecules31081324. Antioxidant, Photoprotective, and Antimicrobial Potential of Oil Extract of Usnea barbata L. F.H.Wigg from Călimani Mountains, Romania. Dan MA(1), Nedea MI(1), Ozon EA(1), Ungurianu A(1), Ungureanu AR(2), Popovici V(3), Musuc AM(4), Bratan V(4), Cazacincu RG(5), Arsene AL(1), Lupuliasa D(1), Margina D(1). Author information: (1)Faculty of Pharmacy, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020945 Bucharest, Romania. (2)Department of Pharmacy, Sanador Clinical Hospital, 010991 Bucharest, Romania. (3)Center for Mountain Economics, "Costin C. Kiritescu" National Institute of Economic Research (INCE-CEMONT), Romanian Academy, 725700 Vatra-Dornei, Romania. (4)Institute of Physical Chemistry-Ilie Murgulescu, Romanian Academy, 060021 Bucharest, Romania. (5)Faculty of Pharmacy, Ovidius University of Constanta, 900470 Constanta, Romania. In order to enhance the value and stability of vegetable oils, they may be enriched with essential oils and plant extracts with strong antioxidant activity, yielding innovative formulations with potential applications in skincare. The present research aims to investigate the bioactive properties of an Usnea barbata extract in Jojoba oil (JO) enriched with 5% Peppermint oil (PEO), and 10% vitamin E (PJO). The oil extract (UBPJO) was obtained through cold maceration. The UBPJO antioxidant activity was investigated using ABTS (2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) and DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl)-based methods. The sunscreen capacity of UBPJO was evaluated by measuring their sun protection factor (SPF) values. The antimicrobial potential was investigated against S. aureus, E. coli, and C. albicans. The antioxidant activity of UBPJO was 1.5 times higher than that of PJO. Consequently, the sunscreen efficacy (assessed by SPF measurements) indicated satisfactory UVB protection abilities against S. aureus (UBPJO vs. PJO: 32.41 vs. 30.58). UBPJO exhibited significantly greater inhibitory effects compared to PJO against S. aureus (MIC = 18.75 ± 6.25 vs. 37.50 ± 0.00, p < 0.05). and C. albicans (9.62 ± 2.87 vs. 37.5 ± 12.5, p < 0.05). The bioactive properties investigated in the present study support the inclusion of UBPJO in various skin protective formulations with antiaging, antibacterial, and antifungal effects. DOI: 10.3390/molecules31081324 PMCID: PMC13118391 PMID: 42076002 [Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
Original source →Wounds continue to represent a significant public health challenge globally. In recent years, Astragalus mongholicus Bunge, a traditional Chinese botanical drug utilized for wound treatment, has garnered increasing research attention. However, the therapeutic efficacy and safety of this natural botanical drug on wound healing remain poorly understood.
Friedreich's ataxia is a rare, chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative condition affecting multiple organ systems, including neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and endocrine systems, and is marked by low cardiopulmonary fitness. We tested the effect of exercise and NAD+ precursor supplementation with nicotinamide riboside, which have each shown benefits in animal and early clinical studies, on cardiopulmonary fitness in individuals with Friedreich's ataxia. This 12-week, outpatient, phase 2, single-site (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA), randomised, 2 × 2 factorial clinical trial recruited individuals aged 10-40 years with an ejection fraction of 45% or greater who were able to exercise.
Skin dullness, characterized by pigmentation disorders and yellowing, is a major cosmetic concern in Asian populations. Lipofuscin exhibits ultraviolet (UV)/visible light spectral absorption, reduces skin reflectance, and contributes to dullness, whereas existing therapies targeting melanogenesis and glycation lack comprehensive efficacy. This study aimed to evaluate the multimodal anti-dullness effects of a novel formulation (HNHT: hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, hydrolyzed red algae, and tranexamic acid).
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