Humulus lupulus aqueous extract and hydrolate as a potential ingredient for cosmetics: Chemical characterization and in vitro antimicrobial, cytotoxicity, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory assessment

CONCLUSION: The studied H. lupulus aqueous extracts and hydrolates revealed that FH stands out as the most promising bioactive source for cosmetic formulations. However, future research addressing antimicrobial activity is necessary to confirm its potential incorporation into dermatological and cosmetic formulations.PMID:38354824 | DOI:10.1016/j.fitote.2024.105861

Source: Fitoterapia - February 14, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Jo ão Valente Rita Palmeira-de-Oliveira Liliana Guiomar C átia Vaz Joana Rolo Carlos Gaspar Ana Sofia Oliveira D ébora Caramelo Luiza Breitenfeld Jos é Carlos Gonçalves Fernanda Delgado Jos é Martinez-de-Oliveira Ana Palmeira-de-Oliveira Source Type: research