Use of Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill extracts from Brazilian Caatinga as an alternative of natural moisturizer in cosmetic formulations

• Main Authors: Gabriel Azevedo de Brito Damasceno (Author), Rebeca Manuelle Alexandre da Costa Silva (Author), Júlia Morais Fernandes (Author), Elissa Arantes Ostrosky (Author), Silvana Maria Zucolotto Langassner (Author), Márcio Ferrari (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT The aim of this work was the obtainment of Opuntia fícus-indica (L.) Mill extract for the development of cosmetic formulations and in vivo evaluation of its moisturizing effects. The formulations were tested for preliminary and accelerated stability. Organoleptic characteristics, pH values...