Phycocosmetics and Other Marine Cosmetics, Specific Cosmetics Formulated Using Marine Resources

Marine resources exist in vast numbers and show enormous diversity. As a result, there are likely many possible applications for marine molecules of interest in the cosmetic industry, whether as excipients or additives, but especially as active substances. It is possible to obtain extracts from acti...

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Published in:Marine drugs 2020-06, Vol.18 (6), p.322
Main Authors: Couteau, Céline, Coiffard, Laurence
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
algae
Anti-Infective Agents - chemistry
Anti-Infective Agents - isolation & purification
Anti-Infective Agents - pharmacology
Aquatic Organisms - chemistry
cosmetic products
Cosmetics - chemistry
Cosmetics - isolation & purification
Cosmetics - pharmacology
Humans
Pharmaceutic Aids - chemistry
Pharmaceutic Aids - isolation & purification
Plant Extracts - chemistry
Plant Extracts - isolation & purification
Plant Extracts - pharmacology
Preservatives, Pharmaceutical - chemistry
Preservatives, Pharmaceutical - isolation & purification
Preservatives, Pharmaceutical - pharmacology
Review
Seaweed - chemistry
Skin Aging - drug effects
Skin Aging - radiation effects
substance of interest
Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects
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Summary:Marine resources exist in vast numbers and show enormous diversity. As a result, there are likely many possible applications for marine molecules of interest in the cosmetic industry, whether as excipients or additives, but especially as active substances. It is possible to obtain extracts from active substances; for example, quite a few algae species can be used in moisturizing or anti-ageing products. In the field of topical photoprotection, mycosporine-like amino acids and gadusol are important lines of enquiry that should not be overlooked. In the field of additives, the demonstration that certain seaweed (algae) extracts have antimicrobial properties suggests that they could provide alternatives to currently authorized preservatives. These promising leads must be explored, but it should be kept in mind that it is a long process to bring ingredients to market that are both effective and safe to use.
ISSN:1660-3397
1660-3397
DOI:10.3390/md18060322