Vânia Rodrigues Leite e Silva

• Abstract

  The prevalence of depression has increased worldwide. Additionally, there are indications of the occurrence of many cases where, although there is no formal diagnosis of depression, mild depressive symptoms are present, suggesting that even an already high and growing prevalence may not reflect how much this condition (and / or their symptoms) interfere in the daily lives of people, espec…

  Personal care through the regular use of cosmetics as an improvement vector for depressive symptoms, AP.R

• Abstract

  Mosquito-borne diseases affect millions of people worldwide each year. Aedes aegypti can transmit dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika viruses. Vector control and personal protection are essential to minimize the spread of disease, particularly in regions now infected with Zika virus. Repellent use is generally a safe, long-lasting and effective preventive measure that is also high…

  Development of a natural insect repellent for prolonged effects based on a nanotechnological matrix: evaluation of effectiveness, safety and sensory acceptability, AP.R

• Abstract

  Skin cancer and photoaging are recognized by organizations and government agencies as the main evils resulting from exposure to the sun and, therefore, the use of sunscreens has been widely promoted as a means of risk reduction. Octyl methoxycinnamate (OMC) is a chemical filter found in most cosmetic formulations, but despite its benefits, there are reports of irritation, allergies and co…

  Development of safe and effective lipid nanoparticles containing chemical sunscreen and vegetable oils derived from biosustainable Brazilian flora, AP.R

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• Abstract

  Nanomaterials have been attracted much interest in the scientific community due to their differentiated properties due to the reduction in size when compared to massive materials. Among these materials we can found metallic oxide nanoparticles, such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which are commonly used in photoprotectors and when incorporated in ordered mesoporous silicas, may pres…

  Ordered mesoporous silica and ZnO-TiO2 with potential applications in cosmetics, BE.PQ

• Abstract

  Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer of any country in the world, even though the risk of contracting the disease can be lowered considerably by engaging in appropriate sun-protective behaviors. Nowadays, the number of cases of skin cancer on Brazil has increased, representing a considerable public health problem. To avoid sun damage on people, products with high sun protect…

  Harmonization of techniques employed for sunscreen safety and efficacy determination and evaluation of the impact of them on marine biodiversity, BE.PQ