Essays about: "Cosmetic"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 105 essays containing the word Cosmetic.

  1. 6. Towards mapping the genetic cause of polydactyly in a miniature Shetland pony family : Kartläggning av den genetiska orsaken till polydaktyli genom analys av helgenomssekvensdata från rasen miniatyr shetlandsponny

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Delyan Tsvetanov Georgiev; [2023]
    Keywords : polydactyly; miniature Shetland pony; WGS; bioinformatics;

    Abstract : Polydactyly is a vertebrate developmental condition characterized by the presence of supernumerary digits. Its manifestation and severity can vary, ranging from cosmetic to debilitating, and it is commonly inherited in a dominant manner. READ MORE

  3. 7. Development and Evaluation of an Enzyme-Based Sunscreen

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Bioteknik; Lunds universitet/Bioteknik (master)

    Author : Karolina Eriksson Torfgård; [2023]
    Keywords : Enzyme activity; UV-filter; Protease; Biotechnology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Ultraviolet radiation (UVR), specifically of UVA and UVB, has been associated with the development of both photoaging and photo-carcinogenesis, potentially leading to cancer. The use of sun protection in the form of UV filters is known to minimize these damages. READ MORE

  4. 8. Evaluation of antioxidant effect of an algae extract on skin: in vitro study

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för biomedicinsk vetenskap (BMV)

    Author : Oday Al Mustafa; [2023]
    Keywords : Algae extract; antioxidant; DPPH; microalgae; ROS; skin covered oxygen electrode; skin;

    Abstract : Algae extracts are used as cosmetic products and used as additives in specific foods because of their antioxidant activity. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as hydrogen peroxide and superoxide radicals are toxic on the skin and can be scavenged by antioxidants, which are abundant in microalgae. READ MORE

  5. 9. The great and green cosmetic choice : A quantitative study explaining behavioral intentions behind purchasing green cosmetic products.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Elin Almqvist; Tilde Larsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Green cosmetic products; TPB; Behavioral intentions; Sustainability; Consumer behavior;

    Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this thesis is to explain the impacts of attitude, subjective normsand perceived behavioral control on Swedish consumers' intentions to purchase greencosmetics.Methodology - This thesis utilizes a multiple regression analysis based on an onlineself-completion questionnaire with respondents inside the sampling frame of SwedishMillennials and generation z consumers. READ MORE

  6. 10. Deacetylated Hyaluronan : Exploration of deacetylation techniques for hyaluronan (oligo and polysaccharides)

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för materialvetenskap

    Author : Sima Mardini; Hanna Björk; Marcus Möller; Carl Lagergren; Oscar Samuelsson; [2023]
    Keywords : hyaluronic acid; deacetylated hyaluronan; N-deacetylation; re-acetylation; hydrogels;

    Abstract : Hyaluronic acid is an organic polysaccharide with a wide range of uses in medical and cosmetic industries due to its physiological properties. Crosslinked hyaluronic acid is a commonly used filler agent because of its water retention capabilities. N-deacetylation can be performed to enable new derivatives of hyaluronic acid. READ MORE