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Assessing the antimicrobial activity of essential oils against skin microorgani...

The skin microbiome, composed of bacteria like Staphylococcus spp. and Cutibacterium acnes and fungi such as Candida spp. and Malasseziaspp., plays a key role in skin health (Byrd et al., 2018). Dysbiosis, or microbial imbalance, is linked to conditions like acne and dermatitis (Egert etal., 2017). While conventional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory drugs and antimicrobials, can help, they may disrupt the ...

Alginate edible films containing essential oils: characterization and bioactive...

Essential oils (EOs) are natural substances rich in phenolic compounds with notable antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. However, they present some limitations, such as low stability and bioavailability. Incorporating EOs into polymeric films offers a novel approach to overcome these challenges while enhancing their efficacy. In this study, we produced and thoroughly characterized alginate-based edible fil...

Biodegradable films with polysaccharides, proteins, and bioactive compounds fro...

Microalgae are a sustainable source of bioactive compounds and nutrients that do not compete with crops for arable land. Lobosphaera sp. was used to produce biodegradable films. Bioactive compounds, polysaccharides, and proteins were extracted from this microalga. The total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity (ABTS, DPPH, and ORAC) of the bioactive-rich extract were determined, and its composition w...

Assessing the antimicrobial activity of essential oils against skin microorgani...

Introduction: The skin microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem vital for skin health, comprising bacteria like Staphylococcus spp. And Cutibacterium acnes, and fungi such as Candida and Malassezia spp. Dysbiosis, or microbial imbalance, can lead to conditions like acne and dermatitis. Current treatments, including anti-inflammatory drugs and antimicrobials, help manage dysbiosis but have limitations, such as microbio...

Fighting cutibacterium acnes: natural antimicrobial power of essential oils

Unravelling the potential of seven microalgae species: nutritional, antioxidant...

Featured Application: The present study highlights the rich biochemical profiles and bioactivities of seven microalgal species and their respective extracts, emphasizing their broad and versatile range of potential applications. These microalgae serve as promising sources of valuable biomolecules, notably proteins, especially in Limnospira sp., and lipids, with Nannochloropsis sp. being particularly rich in the...

Targeting skin-associated candida: antifungal efficacy of selected essential oils

Introduction: Candida spp. are commensal yeasts that inhabit the skin and mucous membranes and are the leading cause of invasive fungal infections (Lopes et al. 2024). Mucocutaneous candidiasis is a common condition, often treated with azoles and polyenes, which can cause side effects and promote resistance (Tortorano et al., 2021). Essential oils (EOs), natural compounds with antimicrobial activity, present a ...

Targeting skin-associated candida: antifungal efficacy of selected essential oils

Background: Candida spp. are commensal yeasts that inhabit the skin and mucous membranes and are the leading cause of invasive fungal infections. Mucocutaneous candidiasis is a common condition, often treated with azoles and polyenes, which may cause side effects and foster resistance. Essential oils (EOs), natural compounds with antimicrobial activity, present a promising alternative due to their multi-target ...

Plant-based films and hydrogels for wound healing

Skin is constantly exposed to injury and infectious agents that can compromise its structural integrity and cause wounds. When this occurs, microorganisms from the skin microbiota and external bacteria and fungi can penetrate the wound and cause an infection, which complicates the healing process. Nowadays, there are several types of wound dressings available to treat wounds, some of which are incorporated with...

Exploring the antimicrobial activity of essential oils against candida albicans

Introduction: Candida spp., a group of commensal yeasts typically found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and animals, is responsible for most of the invasive fungal infections worldwide (Lopes et al., 2024). Mucocutaneous candidiasis, a common fungal infection, usually affects the skin folds in the axillae, inguinal, genital, and perigenital areas, hands, fingernails, skin beneath the breasts in women...