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3. Chemistry in medical and pharmaceutical applications - PNEW RESEARCH IN OBTAINING OF COSMETIC PRODUCTS BASED ONNATURAL INGREDIENTS WITH PROTECTIVE, REGENERATIVE AND BEAUTYCARE EFFECTS ON SKIN AND HAIRStefan MANEA 1 , Viorica TAMAS 1 , Viorica CARABELA 1 , Georgeta ALEXANDRU 11S.C. HOFIGAL EXPORT IMPORT S.A. Serelor no.2, sector 4, Bucharest, Romania,Research and Development DepartamentScientific research undertaken in skin and hair physiology have brought a substantialscientific information on nutritional and regenerating potential of api and phyto compounds inthe development of new natural and organic cosmeticsThus, results of studies and clinical trials of propolis, one of the most amazing naturalproducts that bees give us, have demonstrated multiple possibilities for use in: food, cosmetics,pharmaceuticals and apitherapy.The chemical composition of raw propolis have been reported mostly: resins, waxes,essential oils, pollen, carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamins, enzymes, minerals and impurities.The most important pharmacologically active constituents of propolis are: flavonoids in thegroup which come flavones, flavonols, flavonoids, and various phenolic and aromaticcompounds which are antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antioxidant andanalgesics.At the same time, the variety and complexity of extracts from medicinal and aromaticfresh plants rich in nutrients with high efficiency for epithelial tissue as in antioxidant andantimicrobial compounds , growing interest for new beauty products.Beginning from content and bioactive properties of propolis and from the possible synergism withcertain herbal extracts, the Hofigal company proposed to develop new effective preparations of skinand hair care .This products content a complex biologically active based on propolis and a fewnatural ingredients from herbal extracts such as: naturals oils (flax, sea buckthorn, milkthistle, hemp), essential oils (lavender, sage, basil, mint, rosemary, eucalyptus), plant extracts( aloe, marigold, liquorice, dandelion, birch sap), gemmoderivates, concentrate juices.The new offer of our cosmetics is:· Skin and eye creams: moisturizes, nourishing, protective and regenerative;· Lotion against hair loss;· Solid lip care creams.· Gels and mouthwash hygiene and dental care for the teeth area;Extremely rich in trace elements, amino acids, polysaccharides, polyphenols, vitamins,enzymes, carotenoids, grows factors it provides energy, hydration, and protection againstcellular aging. The new products that we realized satisfy the entire ecological concept throughplant material used: renewable, without toxicity, with protective and regenerative effect ofskin tissue exposed to pollutantsReferences:[1] Cristina Mateescu, Apiterapia-cum sa folosim produsele stupului pentru sanatate, editia 3,editura Fiat Lux, (2011), pp. 162-163;[2] Nicolae Poescu, Sergiu Meica, Produse Apicole si analiza lor chimica, editura DiaconCoressi, (1997), pp.114-118.