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- Title
Cosmeceutical Significance of Seaweed: A Focus on Carbohydrates and Peptides in Skin Applications.
- Authors
Kalasariya, Haresh S.; Maya-Ramírez, Carlos Eliel; Cotas, João; Pereira, Leonel
- Abstract
The term 'cosmeceutical' refers to cosmetic products that offer medicinal or drug-like benefits. Marine algae are rich sources of bioactive compounds, particularly carbohydrates and peptides, which have gained attention for their potential in cosmeceuticals. These compounds are abundant, safe, and have minimal cytotoxicity effects. They offer various benefits to the skin, including addressing rashes, pigmentation, aging, and cancer. Additionally, they exhibit properties such as antimicrobial, skin-whitening, anti-aging, antioxidant, and anti-melanogenic effects. This review surveys the literature on the cosmeceutical potentials of algae-derived compounds, focusing on their roles in skin whitening, anti-aging, anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial applications. The discussion also includes current challenges and future opportunities for using algae for cosmeceutical purposes.
- Subjects
MARINE algae; CARBOHYDRATES; PEPTIDES; BIOACTIVE compounds; ANTI-infective agents
- Publication
Phycology, 2024, Vol 4, Issue 2, p276
- ISSN
2673-9410
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/phycology4020015