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ArticleInternational journal of cosmetic science2025

Bioactivity and physicochemical characterization of Centella asiatica and Marigold extract serums: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tyrosinase and skin barrier function insights.

Rizos Evangelos Bikiaris, Magdalena Paczkowska-Walendowska, Ioanna Koumentakou, Argyri Niti, Judyta Cielecka-Piontek, George Z Kyzas

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Article in International journal of cosmetic science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Rizos Evangelos BikiarisHephaestus Laboratory, School of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, Kavala, Greece.
Magdalena Paczkowska-WalendowskaDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Biomaterials, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.
Ioanna KoumentakouHephaestus Laboratory, School of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, Kavala, Greece.
Argyri NitiBIOHELLENIKA S.A., Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2918-5106
Judyta Cielecka-PiontekDepartment of Pharmacognosy and Biomaterials, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland.
George Z KyzasHephaestus Laboratory, School of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, Kavala, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1516-3761

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Abstract

Centella asiatica extract (CAE) and Marigold extract (ME) have been renowned for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in Asia, for their wound-healing, anti-inflammatory and skin-regenerative properties. This study presents the formulation and comprehensive evaluation of serums enhanced with these extracts, aiming to harness their bioactive properties for skin health. Serums were selected over creams due to their lightweight, water-based nature, which ensures faster absorption and enhanced skin penetration of active ingredients. The serums, developed in varying concentrations (0.2%, 0.5% and 1.0%), were assessed for physicochemical properties, stability, bioactivity and skin barrier enhancement. Stability tests confirmed the serums' robustness, maintaining consistent pH (5.0-6.5), viscosity and organoleptic properties over 60 days. The MTT assay revealed that both extracts were non-cytotoxic, maintaining cell viability above 100%, with formulations containing CAE, demonstrating a concentration-dependent proliferative effect, reaching nearly 120%. Antibacterial evaluation using the agar well diffusion assay showed that both extracts exhibited considerable activity, with CAE achieving greater inhibition zones, particularly against S. aureus. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tyrosinase activities confirmed the strong bioactive potential of both extracts in combating oxidative stress, reducing inflammation, and regulating pigmentation. Skin barrier and permeability studies demonstrated the serums' ability to improve barrier integrity and facilitate active compound delivery. These findings demonstrate the potential of Centella asiatica and Marigold extracts for multifunctional skincare formulations, combining regeneration, hydration, antioxidant and antibacterial benefits.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsCentellaMonophenol MonooxygenasePlant ExtractsSkinTriterpenesHumansAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsCentella asiatica extractMonophenol MonooxygenasePlant ExtractsTriterpenesanti‐inflammatory effectsantioxidant propertiesanti‐tyrosinase activityCentella asiatica extractMarigold extractskin barrier function

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