17 Nov 2023 --- In exploring new natural actives for skin protection, Polish researchers have delved into the effects of Urtica dioica extract, commonly known as stinging nettle, under oxidative stress conditions. Simultaneously, Vietnamese scientists have explored using crude melanin extracted from the fungus Xylaria, or dead man’s fingers, in synthesizing silver nanoparticles, which have demonstrated potent antibacterial activity against skin-infecting bacteria.
