Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 6395: Emerging Insights into the Applicability of Essential Oils in the Management of Acne Vulgaris

Molecules, Vol. 28, Pages 6395: Emerging Insights into the Applicability of Essential Oils in the Management of Acne Vulgaris Molecules doi: 10.3390/molecules28176395 Authors: Alexa Florina Bungau Andrei-Flavius Radu Simona Gabriela Bungau Cosmin Mihai Vesa Delia Mirela Tit Anamaria Lavinia Purza Laura Maria Endres The occurrence of pustules, comedones, nodules, and cysts defines acne vulgaris, a prevalent chronic inflammatory dermatological condition. In the past few decades, essential oils extracted from varied natural sources have acquired recognition due to their potential medicinal applications in acne therapy. However, there is not yet sufficient medical data to fully characterize this interaction. Multiple factors contribute to the development of acne vulgaris, including excessive sebaceous production, inflammatory processes, hyperkeratinization, and infection with Cutibacterium acnes. Essential oils, including oregano, lavender, lemon grass, myrtle, lemon, thyme, eucalyptus, rosemary, and tea tree, have been found to possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, which may target the multifactorial causes of acne. Analytical methods for determining antioxidant potential (i.e., total phenolic content, diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl free radical scavenging assay, reducing power assay, ferrous ion chelating activity, thiobarbituric acid reactive species assay, β-carotene bleaching assay, etc.) are essential for the evalu...
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