Publications by authors named "L Kakuda"
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- Encapsulation and drying technologies are used to create new raw materials from plant resources, particularly for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, with a focus on lipid-based nanoencapsulation.
- The study specifically aimed to encapsulate pequi oil into liposomes to improve its stability and enhance its skin benefits, like hydration and anti-aging effects, for innovative cosmetic uses.
- The physicochemical analysis showed that the developed liposomes were consistent and stable, and the final gel formulations enriched with dried liposomes significantly improved skin hydration and barrier function, highlighting the potential for new skincare products based on pequi oil.
This work aimed to investigate the effectiveness of and essential oils (EOs) encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) as SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors through virucidal activity assessment. We developed anionic and cationic NLCs loaded with the EOs and assessed their physicochemical properties and SARS-CoV-2 virucidal activity, focusing on the effects of EO type and the NLCs composition. The NLCs exhibited particle sizes of 141.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe development of cosmetic formulations with moisturizing and film-forming properties has been very important to help keep skin physiology and protection. In this context, this study aimed to develop a cosmetic formulation containing Tara gum and Brazilian berry extract and evaluate its physical-mechanical, film-forming, and sensory properties. A gel formulation was developed based on Tara gum added to Plinia cauliflora extract and was characterized by its spreadability profile and sensory properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProbiotics and prebiotics are of great interest to the food and pharmaceutical industries due to their health benefits. Probiotics are live bacteria that can confer beneficial effects on human and animal wellbeing, while prebiotics are types of nutrients that feed the beneficial gut bacteria. Powder probiotics have gained popularity due to the ease and practicality of their ingestion and incorporation into the diet as a food supplement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe exposome consists of several factors such as solar radiation and pollution, which can provoke skin damage and lead to premature skin aging. Thus, the use of multifunctional sunscreens is critical in order to prevent this damage. In addition, film formation is very important to reach the expected SPF.
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