O mercado de trabalho está em constante evolução e há uma crescente necessidade de profissionais que compreendam e implementem práticas sustentáveis (NewThinking e Achterberg, et al., 2016). As empresas estão cada vez mais comprometidas com a sustentabilidade, seja por exigências impostas por lei, por responsabilidade corporativa ou por pressão dos consumidores (EU: Sustainability Guide e Cradle, 2024). Assim a...
The importance of isothiazole and of compounds containing the isothiazole nucleus has been growing over the last few years. Isothiazolinones are used in cosmetic and as chemical additives for occupational and industrial usage due to their bacteriostatic and fungiostatic activity. Despite their effectiveness as biocides, isothiazolinones are strong sensitizers, producing skin irritations and allergies and may po...
Toxic effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on skin include protein and lipid oxidation, and DNA damage. The latter is known to play a major role in photocarcinogenesis and photoaging. Many plant extracts and natural compounds are emerging as photoprotective agents. Castanea sativa leaf extract is able to scavenge several reactive species that have been associated to UV-induced oxidative stress. The aim of this...