Academic literature on the topic 'Nutricosmetic'

Nowadays, much attention is paid to issues such as ecology and sustainability. Many consumers choose “green cosmetics”, which are environmentally friendly creams, makeup, and beauty products, hoping that they are not harmful to health and reduce pollution. Moreover, the repeated mini-lock downs during the COVID-19 pandemic have fueled the awareness that body beauty is linked to well-being, both external and internal. As a result, consumer preferences for makeup have declined, while those for skincare products have increased. Nutricosmetics, which combines the benefits derived from food supplementation with the advantages of cosmetic treatments to improve the beauty of our body, respond to the new market demands. Food chemistry and cosmetic chemistry come together to promote both inside and outside well-being. A nutricosmetic optimizes the intake of nutritional microelements to meet the needs of the skin and skin appendages, improving their conditions and delaying aging, thus helping to protect the skin from the aging action of environmental factors. Numerous studies in the literature show a significant correlation between the adequate intake of these supplements, improved skin quality (both aesthetic and histological), and the acceleration of wound-healing. This review revised the main foods and bioactive molecules used in nutricosmetic formulations, their cosmetic effects, and the analytical techniques that allow the dosage of the active ingredients in the food.

Purpose This study aims to examine the direct effect of compensatory health beliefs (CHBs), environmental self-identity and perceived environmental responsibility (PER) towards consumers' pro-environmental behaviour (PEB). Moreover, this study also investigates the mediating role of PER. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from nutricosmetics consumers in Malaysia. A questionnaire survey was carried out in three major shopping complexes in Klang Valley areas, which generated 448 completed usable responses. The partial least square technique (SmartPLS, version 3) was used to analyse the data and to test the study hypotheses. Findings The results revealed that CHBs, environmental self-identity and environmental perceived responsibility positively affect consumers’ PEB in nutricosmetics consumption. Additionally, data supported the mediating role of PER in the relationship between CHB, environmental self-identity and PEB. Practical implications It is expected that the study findings will provide significant insights to help marketers and policymakers about consumers’ nutricosmetic products consumption. It will help the marketers to plan for effective marketing strategies to produce environmentally friendly products and to serve the green consumer segment effectively. Moreover, companies attempting to launch new nutricosmetics brands may find the results helpful in understanding PEB. Originality/value This study is among the pioneers to examine consumers’ PEB of nutricosmetics products. Moreover, there is a dearth of studies that have investigated the PEB of consumers in regard to the CHBs, environmental self-identity and PER towards nutricosmetics consumption. Additionally, this study examines the mediating role of PER between “CHBs and PEB” and “environmental self-identity and PEB”, which are yet to examine in the past literature in the field.

Bioactive compounds derived from mushrooms have been shown to present promising potential as cosmeceutical or nutricosmetic ingredients. Scientific data reviewed herein showed that extracts prepared from medicinal and edible mushrooms and their individual metabolites presented antiinflammatory, antioxidant, photoprotective, antimicrobial, anti-tyrosinase, anti-elastase, and anticollagenase activities. These metabolites can be utilised as ingredients to suppress the severity of Inflammatory Skin Diseases, offer photoprotection to the skin, and correct Hyperpigmentation. However, studies regarding the molecular mechanism behind the mentioned bioactivities are still lacking. Challenges associated with the use of mushroom extracts and their associated metabolites as cosmeceutical and nutricosmetic ingredients include several steps from the fruiting bodies to the final product: extraction optimization, estimation of the efficacy and safety claims, the use of micro and nanocarriers to allow for controlled release and the pros and cons associated with the use of extracts vs individual compounds. This systematic review highlights that mushrooms contain diverse biomolecules that can be sustainably used in the development of nutricosmetic and cosmeceutical formulations. Reports regarding stability, compatibility, and safety assessment, but also toxicological studies are still needed to be considered. Furthermore, some of the constraints and limitations hindering the development of this type of ingredients still require long-term studies to achieve major breakthroughs.

Aloe barbadensis Miller (Aloe Vera Linne) products have long been employed in health foods and for medical purposes. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antioxidant properties, which indicates excellent potential in antiaging cosmetic and skin protection products. The objective of this study is to evaluate the antiaging efficacy of dermocosmetic formulations containing A. barbadensis extract on young and mature skin using biophysical and skin imaging techniques. Twenty healthy adult volunteers participated in the study, aged between 20 and 65. The cream formulation, with 10% (w/w) of A. barbadensis extract, and placebo, were applied to the face of the volunteers. The effects were evaluated in terms of skin hydration and barrier effect by the measurement of transepidermal water loss (TEWL), derma firmness, and elasticity. The formulation containing A. barbadensis extract significantly improves water contained in the stratum corneum, firmness, elasticity of the skin, and decreased TEWL.

Young barley seems to be a promising material for use as nutricosmetic due to the presence of many biologically active compounds. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Hordeum vulgare L. extracts on human skin fibroblasts exposed to ultraviolet radiation B (UVB) radiation. Analysis of the chemical composition showed a predominance of 9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid. The quality assessment showed that young barley preparations have high total polyphenolic content (TPC) and favourable total antioxidant status (TAS). They also contain antioxidant elements such as zinc, copper, and selenium. Furthermore, the analyzed products were found to be safe in terms of toxic elements (lead, cadmium and mercury) and lack of cytotoxic effect of young barley extracts on cells. In vitro bioactivity assays showed that young barley extract increased the survival rate and accelerated the migration of fibroblasts in research models with UVB radiation. The application of both extracts caused an increase in DNA biosynthesis, and in the number of cells arrested in S phase. Moreover, an inhibitory effect of the tested extracts on the expression of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) was observed. The results indicate that young barley extracts, due to protective as well as restorative effect, could potentially be used in the production of nutricosmetics and skin care products.

Nanoscience applications in the food and cosmetic industry offer many potential benefits for consumers and society. Nanotechnologies permit the manipulation of matter at the nanoscale level, resulting in new properties and characteristics useful in food and cosmetic production, processing, packaging, and storage. Nanotechnology protects sensitive bioactive compounds, improves their bioavailability and water solubility, guarantees their release at a site of action, avoids contact with other constituents, and masks unpleasant taste. Biopolymeric nanoparticles, nanofibers, nanoemulsions, nanocapsules, and colloids are delivery systems used to produce food supplements and cosmetics. There are no barriers to nanoscience applications in food supplements and cosmetic industries, although the toxicity of nano-sized delivery systems is not clear. The physicochemical and toxicological characterization of nanoscale delivery systems used by the nutricosmeceutic industry is reviewed in this work.

Helix aspersa (HA), Helix pomatia (HP) and Symphytum officinale are common organisms in Romania’s biosphere, widely known for their allantoin content and their therapeutic properties. Herein, the allantoin was separated and quantified from the aqueous extracts of Romanian comfrey root and the secretions of HA and HP snails. This study also focused on determining the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of these Romanian allantoin-rich samples. The plant extracts were obtained through two methods: ultrasonic extraction and enzymatic ultrasonic extraction. A microplate method was used for the quantitative determination of allantoin content. The antioxidant activity was measured by using the DPPH radical scavenging method. The antioxidant capacity of the samples was studied in order to observe the type of interactions generated by the chemical complex present in their composition. High concentrations of allantoin were obtained by enzymatic ultrasonic extraction method (EUE—102 ± 0.74 μg/mL), and also in the water-soluble fraction of the snail secretion (FS1—22.051 μg/mL). The antioxidant screening suggests that Symphytum officinale and snail mucus extracts could be used as promising natural substitutes for synthetic antioxidants in products used for therapeutic purposes. The evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity was also investigated, allantoin-rich samples showing a promising action (FS1—81.87 ± 2.34%). In future, the inclusion of allantoin-rich extracts in various novel pharmaceutical forms for new therapeutic applications could be achieved. The study will continue with the formulation of a nutricosmetic product with snail mucus and Symphytum officinale extract as principal bioactive ingredients.

In this work, the importance of dietary carotenoids in skin health and appearance is comprehensively reviewed and discussed. References are made to their applications in health-promoting and nutricosmetic products and the important public health implications that can be derived. Attention is focused on the colourless UV radiation (UVR)-absorbing dietary carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene, which are attracting increased interest in food science and technology, nutrition, health and cosmetics. These compounds are major dietary carotenoids, readily bioavailable, and have been shown to be involved in several health-promoting actions, as pinpointed in recent reviews. The growing evidence that these unique UVR-absorbing carotenoids with distinctive structures, properties (light absorption, susceptibility to oxidation, rigidity, tendency to aggregation, or even fluorescence, in the case of phytofluene) and activities can be beneficial in these contexts is highlighted. Additionally, the recommendation that the levels of these carotenoids are considered in properly assessing skin carotenoid status is made.

O mercado de cosméticos é altamente dinâmico, com o lançamento de novos produtos em velocidade acelerada. Nos últimos anos, novos conceitos também foram surgindo, como é o caso dos cosmecêuticos e, mais recentemente, dos nutricosméticos. A presente pesquisa teve como objetivo explorar o conceito dos nutricosméticos e, por meio de uma pesquisa exploratória, torna-se evidente que os mesmos são apresentados como a última tendência da indústria da beleza. Eles são o resultado da convergência entre as indústrias de cosméticos e alimentos, e são caracterizados pela ingestão de alimentos ou suplementos com o propósito de melhorar aspectos estéticos da pele e apêndices (antirrugas, antiacne, anticelulite, entre outros). São conhecidos como pílulas da beleza, cosméticos orais ou nutracêuticos cosméticos, cujo destaque é a beleza de dentro para fora. O principal apelo é o efeito antienvelhecimento, reduzindo a formação de rugas por combaterem os radicais livres. Verifica-se que a comunidade científica tem se esforçado em apresentar esclarecimentos e comprovações sobre os efeitos dos produtos com este conceito. Outra parte da pesquisa objetivou contribuir para o estudo do comportamento do consumidor, por meio de um survey, apresentando análises que buscam pontos comuns entre a fundamentação teórica e os dados resultantes relacionados a fatores que influenciam no planejamento e ação de compra dos consumidores. As respostas do questionário aplicado em uma amostra de pessoas do campus da USP de Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, mostraram que 26% dos entrevistados conheciam previamente o termo nutricosmético, e apenas 20% relataram o uso. Verificou-se que existe uma grande parcela de consumidores que tem interesse em usar tais produtos, e a quase unanimidade dos entrevistados acreditam nos benefícios dos nutrientes ingeridos no dia a dia como impactantes na saúde e na beleza, o que justifica uma atitude favorável em relação a esses produtos. O caráter multidisciplinar desta pesquisa apresenta uma visão geral do conceito de nutricosméticos, representando uma grande contribuição para a literatura técnico científica do setor de cosméticos.
The market of cosmetics is highly dynamic and new product launches happen at a fast rate. Over the last years, new concepts have also been rising, as in the case of cosmeceuticals and more recently, nutricosmetics. This study aimed to explore the concept of nutricosmetics and, through exploratory research, it becomes evident that they are presented as the latest trend in the beauty industry. They are the result of the convergence of cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals, characterized as oral supplementation of nutrients formulated and marketed specifically for beauty purposes (anti-wrinkles, anti-acne, anti-cellulite, among others). Nutricosmetics are also known as beauty pills, nutraceutical cosmetics, oral cosmetics, highlighting the beauty from within concept. The major claim is the anti-aging effect, reducing wrinkles by fighting free radicals generated by solar radiation. The scientific community has made efforts to clarify and to prove the effects of products with the nutricosmetic concept. The second part of this research aimed to contribute to the consumer behavior study, through a survey, showing analyses with common point between theoretical basis and data from factors influencing consumer behavior. The answers of the questionnaire applied to a sample of USP, campus of Ribeirão Preto, showed that 26% of respondents knew the term nutricosmetics previously, and only 20% reported the use. It was found that there is a large portion of consumers who are interested in using such products, and a significant portion believe in the benefits of nutrient intake on a daily basis as impacting on health and beauty, which justifies a positive attitude to these products. The multidisciplinary character of this research presents a favorable attitude regarding nutricosmetics, showing a great contribution to technical scientific literature in the cosmetic sector.

Relatório de Estágio do Mestrado Integrado em Ciências Farmacêuticas apresentado à Faculdade de Farmácia
O conceito de beleza e de culto ao corpo existe há milhares de anos. Desde as civilizações mais antigas até aos dias de hoje que a sociedade procura incessantemente por alcançar a qualidade de vida plena: um bem-estar físico e psicológico “perfeito” de onde faz parte um conceito de beleza padronizado e imposto por ela própria. Esta crença e propósito da sociedade actual faz com que as indústrias tragam novos produtos e criem novas tendências para se, de alguma forma, a população seja satisfeita e as suas necessidades sejam colmatadas. É desta forma que surgem novos produtos como os nutricosméticos que promovem a beleza de dentro para fora através da toma de suplementos orais. Frutos da inovação e do conhecimento científico por parte da indústria farmacêutica e alimentar, estes produtos ainda constituem um termo um pouco nubloso e indefinido tanto para os consumidores, como a nível regulamentar. O que distingue estes produtos dos restantes já existentes no mercado? Constituirão uma fonte de inovação ou uma medida de marketing por parte das empresas? Onde se inserem a nível regulamentar? Qual a estratégia utilizada para a entrada dos mesmos no mercado português de da União Europeia? Estas são apenas algumas questões que pretendo explorar e dar resposta ao longo desta monografia, terminando com um estudo de caso da marca Biocyte, uma marca especializada em nutricosméticos e com bastantes produtos já colocados no mercado.O conceito de beleza e de culto ao corpo existe há milhares de anos. Desde as civilizações mais antigas até aos dias de hoje que a sociedade procura incessantemente por alcançar a qualidade de vida plena: um bem-estar físico e psicológico “perfeito” de onde faz parte um conceito de beleza padronizado e imposto por ela própria. Esta crença e propósito da sociedade actual faz com que as indústrias tragam novos produtos e criem novas tendências para se, de alguma forma, a população seja satisfeita e as suas necessidades sejam colmatadas. É desta forma que surgem novos produtos como os nutricosméticos que promovem a beleza de dentro para fora através da toma de suplementos orais. Frutos da inovação e do conhecimento científico por parte da indústria farmacêutica e alimentar, estes produtos ainda constituem um termo um pouco nubloso e indefinido tanto para os consumidores, como a nível regulamentar. O que distingue estes produtos dos restantes já existentes no mercado? Constituirão uma fonte de inovação ou uma medida de marketing por parte das empresas? Onde se inserem a nível regulamentar? Qual a estratégia utilizada para a entrada dos mesmos no mercado português de da União Europeia? Estas são apenas algumas questões que pretendo explorar e dar resposta ao longo desta monografia, terminando com um estudo de caso da marca Biocyte, uma marca especializada em nutricosméticos e com bastantes produtos já colocados no mercado.
The concept of beauty and body worship has existed for thousands of years. From the earliest civilisations to the present day, society is constantly striving to achieve full quality of life: a “perfect” physical and psychological well-being that includes a standardised and self-imposed concept of beauty. This belief and the needs of today's society causes manufacturers to bring in new products and create new trends, which can help a population to be both satisfied and have their needs met.This is how new products like nutricosmetics emerge that promote beauty from the inside out through various oral supplements. As a result of innovation and scientific knowledge by the pharmaceutical and food industry, these products include somewhat cloudy and unidentified ingredients, which is difficult for both consumers and regulators to fully understand.What distinguishes these products from other products on the market? Are they purely a result of innovation or simply a marketing measure by companies? Where is the regulatory level inserted? What is the necessary strategy for their entry into the EU market?These are just some of the questions that are intended to be explored in this monograph, and the answers will go some way towards clarifying such issues. Additionally, there will be a case study of the brand Biocyte, a brand specialising in nutricosmetics and with many products already available on the market.The concept of beauty and body worship has existed for thousands of years. From the earliest civilisations to the present day, society is constantly striving to achieve full quality of life: a “perfect” physical and psychological well-being that includes a standardised and self-imposed concept of beauty. This belief and the needs of today's society causes manufacturers to bring in new products and create new trends, which can help a population to be both satisfied and have their needs met.This is how new products like nutricosmetics emerge that promote beauty from the inside out through various oral supplements. As a result of innovation and scientific knowledge by the pharmaceutical and food industry, these products include somewhat cloudy and unidentified ingredients, which is difficult for both consumers and regulators to fully understand.What distinguishes these products from other products on the market? Are they purely a result of innovation or simply a marketing measure by companies? Where is the regulatory level inserted? What is the necessary strategy for their entry into the EU market?These are just some of the questions that are intended to be explored in this monograph, and the answers will go some way towards clarifying such issues. Additionally, there will be a case study of the brand Biocyte, a brand specialising in nutricosmetics and with many products already available on the market.

The present paper attempts to shed some light on consumers' consciousness on environmental aesthetics in using nutricosmetics products. More particularly, this paper seeks to answer the following questions: (1) How does green marketing contribute to consumer consciousness towards environmental aesthetics? (2) How do nutricosmetic products present its aesthetic values towards its consumers? (3) How do consumers perceive environmental aesthetics in purchasing nutricosmetic products? (4) How are environmental aesthetics interconnected with the environment? In answering these research questions, relevant literature is reviewed, analysed, compared and synthesized as a way to gather the required information. The present paper contributes to the understanding of environmental aesthetics in the context of nutricosmetics industry.