antioxidants, cosmetic raw materials, pharmaceutical raw materials, human skin penetration, Franz diffusion cell

The research team is involved in studying antioxidant properties of plants, edible oils, cosmetic raw materials and final cosmetic preparations. Moreover, in vitro penetration through human and/or animal skin of active substances contained in plant raw materials is also evaluated. The research team has authored 7 patent applications at the Polish Patent Office related to new biocidal preparations, analytical methods and new cosmetic substances with antioxidant properties. Up to now, 8 new intermediate products to prepare of cosmetic emulsions have been developed.