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Editorial summary

An English reading guide to 5 source papers selected by the existing GreenDee science workflow, with emphasis on skin biology, topical delivery and formulation materials. No new literature search was performed for this GreenZn edition.

5Papers retained
5Full texts reviewed
4Journals represented
15Located evidence points
Reading map

Three signals to carry into development

5 papers

skin biology

Separate human, ex-vivo, reconstructed-skin, cell and animal evidence before transferring a biological signal to a cosmetic project.

4 papers

topical delivery

Distinguish release, surface deposition, follicular localisation and deeper penetration; they are different endpoints with different relevance.

3 papers

formulation materials

Track material identity, composition, process order, rheology and stability in the complete formula rather than judging an isolated ingredient.

Evidence layer

What this edition covers

The GreenDee source workflow screened 10 candidates and retained 5 papers with located evidence for this edition. The reading set spans skin biology, topical delivery, formulation materials and oxidative stress and inflammation.

5 papers were recorded as full-text reviewed. The count describes the source workflow status; it is not a quality score and does not establish that every result is transferable to a cosmetic ingredient, formula or market claim.

Evidence layer

How international teams should use the list

Use each paper as a route to a testable question: identify the study model, exposure conditions, measured endpoint, comparator and limitation before discussing commercial relevance.

Formulation teams can translate a relevant paper into a small comparison matrix. Marketing and sales teams should retain the distinction between a published research signal, an ingredient specification, finished-product evidence and an authorised market claim.

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International journal of pharmaceutics: X · 2026

Improved topical delivery of curcumin by mussel adhesive protein functionalized ethosomes for effective psoriasis treatment.

skin biologyoxidative stress and inflammationtopical delivery

Why it stays on the reading list

This paper was retained as a research lead for skin biology, oxidative stress and inflammation and topical delivery. Its value is to open a specific technical question, not to endorse a material or provide a ready-made commercial conclusion.

Muzi editorial lens

Separate human, ex-vivo, reconstructed-skin, cell and animal evidence before transferring a biological signal to a cosmetic project. Separate chemical antioxidant assays from cell, tissue and human endpoints, and retain the exposure conditions that produced the result.

Before transferring the result

Before applying it, return to the cited source and confirm the original methods, population or model, dose or exposure, comparator, endpoint and stated limitations. Then define the smallest formula-specific experiment that could disprove the proposed transfer.

DOI 10.1016/j.ijpx.2026.100600
02
Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026

Development and Characterization of Honey- and Essential Oil-Based Structured Systems for Skin Applications.

skin biologyextracellular matrix and ageingtopical deliveryformulation materials

Why it stays on the reading list

This paper was retained as a research lead for skin biology, extracellular matrix and ageing, topical delivery and formulation materials. Its value is to open a specific technical question, not to endorse a material or provide a ready-made commercial conclusion.

Muzi editorial lens

Separate human, ex-vivo, reconstructed-skin, cell and animal evidence before transferring a biological signal to a cosmetic project. Identify the tissue level and measured matrix endpoint before connecting a mechanism signal to visible ageing or skin performance.

Before transferring the result

Before applying it, return to the cited source and confirm the original methods, population or model, dose or exposure, comparator, endpoint and stated limitations. Then define the smallest formula-specific experiment that could disprove the proposed transfer.

DOI 10.3390/ph19071103
03
Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine · 2026

Beyond Tint: Active Ingredient Strategies for Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation due to Visible Light in Skin of Color.

skin biologyoxidative stress and inflammationpigmentation and skin tonetopical deliveryformulation materialsoptics, colour and sensory science

Why it stays on the reading list

This paper was retained as a research lead for skin biology, oxidative stress and inflammation, pigmentation and skin tone, topical delivery, formulation materials and optics, colour and sensory science. Its value is to open a specific technical question, not to endorse a material or provide a ready-made commercial conclusion.

Muzi editorial lens

Separate human, ex-vivo, reconstructed-skin, cell and animal evidence before transferring a biological signal to a cosmetic project. Separate chemical antioxidant assays from cell, tissue and human endpoints, and retain the exposure conditions that produced the result.

Before transferring the result

Before applying it, return to the cited source and confirm the original methods, population or model, dose or exposure, comparator, endpoint and stated limitations. Then define the smallest formula-specific experiment that could disprove the proposed transfer.

DOI 10.1111/phpp.70112
04
RSC advances · 2026

DoE-oriented optimization of a chitosan-based nanoemulgel of clobetasol propionate for therapeutic intervention in psoriasis.

skin biologyoxidative stress and inflammationmicrobiome and immunitytopical delivery

Why it stays on the reading list

This paper was retained as a research lead for skin biology, oxidative stress and inflammation, microbiome and immunity and topical delivery. Its value is to open a specific technical question, not to endorse a material or provide a ready-made commercial conclusion.

Muzi editorial lens

Separate human, ex-vivo, reconstructed-skin, cell and animal evidence before transferring a biological signal to a cosmetic project. Separate chemical antioxidant assays from cell, tissue and human endpoints, and retain the exposure conditions that produced the result.

Before transferring the result

Before applying it, return to the cited source and confirm the original methods, population or model, dose or exposure, comparator, endpoint and stated limitations. Then define the smallest formula-specific experiment that could disprove the proposed transfer.

DOI 10.1039/d6ra04200g
05
International journal of pharmaceutics: X · 2026

Cutaneous biodistribution of topically applied active ingredients: Evaluation of intra- and inter-laboratory reproducibility.

skin biologyformulation materials

Why it stays on the reading list

This paper was retained as a research lead for skin biology and formulation materials. Its value is to open a specific technical question, not to endorse a material or provide a ready-made commercial conclusion.

Muzi editorial lens

Separate human, ex-vivo, reconstructed-skin, cell and animal evidence before transferring a biological signal to a cosmetic project. Track material identity, composition, process order, rheology and stability in the complete formula rather than judging an isolated ingredient.

Before transferring the result

Before applying it, return to the cited source and confirm the original methods, population or model, dose or exposure, comparator, endpoint and stated limitations. Then define the smallest formula-specific experiment that could disprove the proposed transfer.

DOI 10.1016/j.ijpx.2026.100618

Editorial and use boundary

This English edition is distilled from the already-published GreenDee paper list. It does not reproduce paper abstracts or full text, and it does not convert literature findings into ingredient efficacy, safety, regulatory or finished-product claims. Readers should review the cited source and validate the intended application.