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This paper aims to summarize the outcomes of in vivo and in vitro studies relating to cosmeceutical and phytopharmaceutical potency of sunflower seed oil based on the epidemiological evidence published in the last 13 years. Study design of the reviewed literature included 25 selected scientific articles, as follows: randomized human studies (11), a...
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... We attempted to study the combined presence of Sodium Alginate and Pluronic L64 to stabilize O/W emulsions, with the aim of proposing environmentally sustainable, biocompatible, and biodegradable substitutes for commonly used surfactants and hydrocolloids. Sunflower oil has been chosen for its benefits in the numerous aforementioned industrial applications [41]. Sunflower oil is rich in vitamin E, which provides antioxidant properties that protect cells from damage, support immune function, and keep skin and eyes healthy. ...
Emulsions play a pivotal role in many industrial fields, including food, pharmaceutics, and cosmetics. This
paper explores the simultaneous effects of varying concentrations of Pluronic and Sodium Alginate (Alg),
with particular attention to the resulting stability and the rheological properties of the incoming oil-in-water
emulsions. Pluronics are used as amphiphilic molecules to stabilize the oil droplet interface, Alg is instead
used to increase the viscosity of the suspending medium in a way to slow down droplet coalescence. High
shear mixing is used to prepare the emulsions, and rheology and optical microscopy are employed to assess
their microstructure. By optimizing both Alg and Pluronic concentrations, emulsions stable up to 90 days are
achieved.
... SFO has been reported to be beneficial for several skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis. Prior research has investigated the wound healing capabilities of SFO and demonstrated its potential impact on chronic, extensive wounds [35]. Our findings represent a pioneering demonstration of the therapeutic efficacy of SFO during the initial stages, surpassing that of povidine iodine [13,36]. ...
... The optimized gelled emulsions created with extra virgin olive oil proved to be promising components as butter replacers both in terms of their technological properties and nutritional value [13]. Similarly, sunflower oil (SO) is a widely consumed vegetable oil that is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), PUFA, vitamin A, vitamin E, and antioxidants [14]. Their beneficial constituents are directly related to their significant role in improvising immune functioning and cardiac health. ...
Scientists are concerned about the health risks associated with consuming a diet high in saturated fats. In this regard, oleogels have been used as a shortening substitute by researchers. This present study evaluated the role of stearyl alcohol (SA)-, and Span-60 (SP)-tailored sunflower wax/sunflower oil oleogels upon butter replacement in whole wheat batter and cake. The evaluation of the cake batter under PLM microscopy revealed that a complete replacement of butter with SA-containing oleogels, i.e., Sa-C, showed homogenously distributed smaller gas cells. A uniform distribution of gas cells assists in stabilization and contributes to the porosity of the cake. The DSC and FTIR studies confirmed the prominent melting of amylose-lipid complexes in batter Sa-C. The baked cake Sa-C showed the existence of large pores in the cake matrix, which may have assisted in softening the cake. Further, low starch–lipid interactions were also observed in the FTIR spectra of Sa-C cake crumbs. The SR studies of cake crumbs revealed a higher stress-relaxing ability in Sa-C from the control. Although there were no observed variations in the cake hardness values, Sa-C showed a reduction in the chewiness from the control. This current study suggests the possibility of using emulsifier-tailored oleogels as a potential substitute for butter in the baking formulation.
... Enhances skin barrier function, and prevents invasive bacterial infections, Retain moisture in skin, Protect from solar UV radiation, Treatment in mild to moderate severe psoriasis and skin scaling, Protect from anti-wrinkling and anti-ageing, [46,47,48,49] Hair care ...
In the last few years, more and more studies on the biological properties of essential oils (EOs) especially
antimicrobial and antioxidant properties in vitro and food model have been published in all parts of the
world. Herbal oils have been utilized for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes for over 2,500 years, according to
historical records. It is inherited knowledge that has been passed down from generation to generation that provides
a mostly untapped source for cosmetic formulation development. Recently, consumers have developed an everincreasing interest in natural products as alternatives for artificial additives or pharmacologically relevant agents.
Among them, EOs have gained great popularity in the food, cosmetic as well as pharmaceutical industries. Despite
the reportedly strong antimicrobial activity of EOs against food-borne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms,
their practical application as preservatives is currently limited owing to the undesirable flavor changes they cause
in food products. As a result, the current survey was done to explore cosmetic potential herbal on the topical
application of herbal oil for skincare, hair care, foot care, eye care, nail care, lip care, and dental care, data was
collected. The collected data was double-checked against authentic Siddha literatures, and the results are evaluated
for chemical compositions and other factors and relevant pharmacological activities. Nonetheless, more studies are
necessary to the applicability of various EOs on other food models with their utility as therapeutic or cosmetic
agent.
... A study 40 concluded that sunflower oil provides an increase in granulation tissue and complete healing of the epidermis. In other studies [41][42][43] , it was stated that sunflower oil was more effective in wound healing compared to control, and this may be due to the linoleic acid content. In our study, histological results were compatible with the literature, but when the immunohistological results were examined, it was seen that the sunflower oil group had high IL-6 and TNF-α in the wound tissue. ...
There are various studies showing that oral supplements are shortening or facilitating effects on this process. Therefore, this study investigates the use of edible oils
as supplements in the wound healing process. Of the 7 groups (control, Hypericum
perforatum extracts in olive oil, olive, sesame, fish, black seed, sunflower), each has
8 Wistar Albino rats. In the experimental groups, 1.25 mL/kg oral oil was used for 10
days. Macroscopic images of the wound area were taken. Wound healing was evaluated by histological analysis. Collagen III, IL-6, TNF-α and TGF-ß1 density analyzes
were performed on the tissue samples. According to macroscopic analysis, wound
narrowing is higher in all groups on the 2nd and 4th days than the control group.
Histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses of all experimental groups
except sunflower oil group revealed better results than control group.
... The ability of MCT to control immune response is due to the reduction of the antigen absorption and availability in the blood as it bypasses the mesenteric lymph and directly enters the portal blood (Lee et al., 2021). In cosmetic formulations, Sunflower oil enhances skin barrier function and prevents invasive bacterial infections and local lipid production, reducing inflammation, activating peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha, promoting wound healing, and promotion of apoptosis in malignant cells (Stoia & Oancea, 2015). ...
Nanoemulsions are being increasingly utilized in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries. They have gained special attention in the cosmetic sector owing to their smaller size and higher kinetic stability and their ability to improve the cutaneous penetration of active ingredients. In addition, they reduce transepidermal water loss, which augments the skin’s barrier function. In recent years, the increased awareness among consumers about the health-linked benefits of natural ingredients in cosmetics has urged finding green cosmetic ingredients that are benign to the skin. One of the natural motivations for this quest is finding suitable emulsifier candidates with negligible side effects that are sourced from plants or microbes, which can serve as viable replacements to the erstwhile used synthetic surfactants. Formulating a stable nanoemulsion system for cosmetic application entails a systematic understanding of important attributes of the surfactant candidate such as critical micelle concentration, hydrophilic lipophilic balance, critical packing parameter, and Winsor ratio that are pivotal to the overall performance of the emulsion system. The current review attempts to portray the salient features of nanoemulsion systems in cosmetic formulations, by essentially capturing the important characteristics of the emulsifier that dictate the overall stability of a nanoemulsion system. The recent transition toward the use of green ingredients such as emulsifiers and oils that are dermatologically safe has been delineated, by highlighting
their important properties. Furthermore, the progress made so far in the application of microbial biosurfactants in nanoemulsion formulations is presented. Finally, the factors that dictate the overall stability of the nanoemulsion are briefly reviewed.
... Sunflower oil has been shown to have moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. [8][9][10][11] Its high linoleic content causes reduction of TNF-alpha which plays a major part in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. It has also been shown to have no adverse skin reactions. ...
... It does not cause irritation or erythema on the skin of normal individuals, neonates, and patients with atopic dermatitis. [10][11][12] ...
Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, complex, inflammatory disease that needs safe and effective treatment options to decrease its disease burden. Objectives: To determine the efficacy and safety of sunflower oil in mild to moderate plaque-type psoriasis at the outpatient department of a tertiary hospital. Methods: This was an 8-week, single-center, randomized, double-blind controlled trial that compared the efficacy and safety of sunflower oil + placebo cream (Group SO), betamethasone valerate cream + placebo oil (Group BC), sunflower oil + betamethasone valerate cream (Group SO-BC) in mild to moderate plaque-type psoriasis. Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) was used to measure the extent of psoriasis by assessing the erythema, induration, scaling, and body surface area involvement. The difference from baseline PASI was recorded. The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire was used to measure the impact of psoriasis on the patient’s quality of life. Results: Fifty-one patients were randomized and blinded to three treatment arms; evaluated at baseline, week 4 and 8. The proportion of patients who achieved PASI ≥50 at week 4 was 29% in Group SO, 38% in Group BC, and 60% in Group SO-BC. By week 8, Groups SO and BC achieved 80% while Group SO-BC achieved 93%. There was significant decline of PASI at week 4 and week 8 compared to baseline. The mean percentage change of PASI was highest at Group SO-BC followed by Group BC and lastly Group SO at week 4 and week 8. The mean reduction in score for scaling was significantly higher in Group SO-BC. Mean reduction in induration and erythema was not statistically significant across the three groups. There was 40-50% improvement in DLQI scores in all groups. There were no adverse events. Conclusion: This study showed that sunflower oil is effective and safe in mild to moderate plaque-type psoriasis.
... [40] Topically the oil of sunflower has been found to effective in treatment of dry and scaly skin condition, dermatitis, fungal infection, in addition to that oil has been effectively used as lubricant, anti-wrinkle and anti-ageing effect in cosmetics. [41] ...
The wide popularity, acceptability and demand of herbal cosmetics has been increased in recent years due to awareness of harmful side effects and adverse reactions caused by synthetic cosmetics ingredients. Herbs, plant materials and plant products were used as cosmetics since ancient times. Various essential oils, juices, fixed oil, plant exudates, extracts, isolated compound obtained from natural sources have been used for their skin care potential in various herbal cosmetics. Herbal cosmetics getting more popularity and belief among the people due to safety, higher bio-compatibility, cost effectiveness, easy availability, lower side effects, environmental friendly nature and traditional experience of uses. Such reliability on herbal cosmetics encourage to screen more herbs, plant materials and natural ingredients for their cosmetic potential. Scientific review of available data and new researches on medicinal plants can provide basis to use more plants for their skin care potential. This review attempts to emphasize the use of some common medicinal plants for their skin care potential in herbal cosmetics.
... Also, H. annuus was involved in the composition of some pomades in pharmacy. Its oil has been reported to be used as a constituent in skinprotective medicinal products in newborns (31) and dry skincare for its softening and noncomedogenic properties (32). Considering this ethnobotanical value of H. annuus L., there are several studies evaluating biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, anti-asthmatic, anti-diabetic, antihypertensive, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, antioxidant, and antimicrobial (33). ...
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the drug-resistant opportunistic pathogens with the ability to form biofilm and to produce a number of virulence factors via Quorum Sensing (QS) regulation. Most researchers have focused on QS inhibition to overcome the drug resistance problem. QS inhibitor molecules are investigated from natural resources. In the present study, anti-QS activities of ethyl acetate extracts of decoction and infusion samples from Helianthus annuus leaves were tested on biosensor strains of P. aeruginosa (lasB-gfp, rhlA-gfp and pqsA-gfp), as well as anti-biofilm activities on PAO1 wild type. H. annuus leaf samples were firstly infused or decocted and then extracted with ethyl acetate. The efficacies of infusion or decoction extracts were examined at the concentrations of 240, 120, and 60 μg/ml in 96-well microplates and evaluated in Citation 3 multimode microplate reader (Biotek). The inhibition rates of decoction extracts were recorded as 70.61% for las, 44.09% for rhl and 83.77% pqs system at 240 μg/ml. The biofilm inhibition percentages of the extracts were determined to be 50.82% (±1.36). Moreover, inhibition rates for infusion extracts were detected as 62.08% for las, 45.15% for rhl and 77.79% for pqs, and 53.88% (±3.94) for biofilm formation. In conclusion, the potential efficacies of the extracts of decocted or infused H.annuus leaves were demonstrated on QS system and biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa. However, there is a need for more detailed investigations and determination of the active substances that have QSI and anti-biofilm effect.
... Dersani ® oil is used to treat wounds and is composed of essential fatty acids [1]. On the other hand, cold-pressed sunflower seed oil (Helianthus annus) has been used topically to improve the skin barrier and prevent systemic infections [2]. ...
Dersani® and sunflower® oils are used by the Brazilian population as a cicatrizing agent. However, data on physical and chemical properties of these oils are scarce. In this data article on oils, we determined a total of 14 fatty acids composition by gas chromatography (GC), as well as quantifying the elements contents (Ca, K, Mg, Al, Cr, Fe, Mn, Na, P, Se and Zn) using inductively coupled plasma optical spectrometry (ICP OES). Rancimat method was used to determine the oxidative stability of the oils at temperature of 110 °C, in which the induction times for Dersani® and Sunflower® oils were 1.54 (±0.02) and 6.21 (±0.17) hours, respectively. Spectroscopic techniques UV-VIS and fluorescence were employed to obtain spectral datasets. UV-VIS and fluorescence spectroscopy reveals the presence of phenolic, tocopherols, tocotrienols and methyl-linolenate compounds in the oils. The determination of mineral and others contents in oils is an important criterion for the assessment of oil quality with regard to oxidation and their toxicity, properties and storage.
