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Anti-bacterial activity and online HPLC-DPPH based antiradical kinetics of medicinal plant extracts of high relevance for cosmetics production

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Abstract

The present study provides an assessment of extracts of six medicinal plants for their applicability in cosmetic formulations aimed at anti-UV protection and anti-acne treatment. Ethanol extracts of Chelidonium majus L., Myrtus communis L., Hamamelis virginiana L., Juniperus communis L., Alchemilla vulgaris and Ilex paraguariensis were analysed for the phytochemical content, antimicrobial activity, antiradical activity and antiradical kinetics. The phytochemical composition of the plants was investigated by LC-MS analysis and the most active antioxidants in plant extracts were determined by online HPLC-DPPH assay. The kinetic parameters of the antiradical reaction were determined both for the studied plants and chlorogenic acid applying the mathematical treatment of the experimental kinetic data. The study shows that I. paraguariensis ethanolic extract possesses the highest potential in anti-UV and anti-aging cosmetology applications, while M. communis and J. communis reveal excellent antibacterial properties and high potential in anti-acne treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterials Science and Applied Chemistry - 58th International Conference of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, MSAC 2017
EditorsValdis Kokars
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages8-13
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783035712384
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Event58th International Conference of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, MSAC 2017 - Riga, Latvia
Duration: 20 Oct 201720 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
Volume762
ISSN (Print)1013-9826
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9795

Conference

Conference58th International Conference of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, MSAC 2017
Country/TerritoryLatvia
CityRiga
Period20/10/1720/10/17

Keywords

  • Antibacterial activity
  • Antioxidant
  • Antiradical activity
  • HPLC/DAD
  • HPLC/MS
  • Kinetics
  • UV/VIS spectroscopy

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