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Effects of Cosmetic Preservatives on Healthy Facial Skin Microflora.

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of seven common preservatives used in Iranian cosmetic products on facial skin microflora. Methods: specific primers. The effects of the preservatives were assessed based on growth on broth culture media. Results: . All the preservatives showed to inhibit the growth of isolated fungi, but not that of bacterial microflora. Conclusion: The present study showed preservatives in cosmetic products can alter skin microflora while also preventing the growth of pathogenic bacteria.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Saman Ahmad Nasrollahi, Mahsa Fattahi, Ali Khamesipoor, Fatemeh Amiri, Maryam Ahmadi, Mahshid Shahrzad Kavkani, Ensieh Lotfali, Azin Ayatollahi, Seyed Ebrahim Skandari, Alireza Firooz

Institutions: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Damghan Branch, Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Contact Dermatitis and Allergies

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4294667249

FWCI: 0.954

Cites: 11

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10