TY - JOUR
T1 - Green beauty unveiled
T2 - Exploring the potential of microalgae for skin whitening, photoprotection and anti-aging applications in cosmetics
AU - Leong, Hazel Jing Yi
AU - Teoh, Ming Li
AU - Beardall, John
AU - Convey, Peter
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature B.V. 2024.
PY - 2024/12
Y1 - 2024/12
N2 - Microalgae are gaining considerable attention in the field of cosmeceuticals due to their unique profile. In particular, the diverse range of valuable bioactive compounds isolated from microalgae are known to exhibit multiple properties, including anti-aging, antioxidant, whitening, moisturising, and photoprotection, which have contributed to their distinctive profile. In recent years, there has been an increasing effort around exploration of novel natural biologically active substances from microalgae. This trend is in part driven by the global progression towards a ‘greener’ lifestyle. Since compounds derived from microalgae can offer skin benefits without inducing any adverse effects on human health, they are recognised as promising ingredients for innovative cosmetics and cosmeceutical applications. This review paper provides an overview of the changing balance of reliance on traditional topical agents and the prominent role of microalgae as an alternative source for whitening, photo-protection and anti-aging cosmetic applications.
AB - Microalgae are gaining considerable attention in the field of cosmeceuticals due to their unique profile. In particular, the diverse range of valuable bioactive compounds isolated from microalgae are known to exhibit multiple properties, including anti-aging, antioxidant, whitening, moisturising, and photoprotection, which have contributed to their distinctive profile. In recent years, there has been an increasing effort around exploration of novel natural biologically active substances from microalgae. This trend is in part driven by the global progression towards a ‘greener’ lifestyle. Since compounds derived from microalgae can offer skin benefits without inducing any adverse effects on human health, they are recognised as promising ingredients for innovative cosmetics and cosmeceutical applications. This review paper provides an overview of the changing balance of reliance on traditional topical agents and the prominent role of microalgae as an alternative source for whitening, photo-protection and anti-aging cosmetic applications.
KW - Applications
KW - Bioactive compounds
KW - Cosmetics
KW - Microalgae
KW - Sustainability
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85203504670
U2 - 10.1007/s10811-024-03345-4
DO - 10.1007/s10811-024-03345-4
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85203504670
SN - 0921-8971
VL - 36
SP - 3315
EP - 3328
JO - Journal of Applied Phycology
JF - Journal of Applied Phycology
IS - 6
M1 - 012042
ER -