Main Benefits and Applicability of Plant Extracts in Skin Care Products

Abstract

Natural ingredients have been used for centuries for skin care purposes. Nowadays, they are becoming more prevalent in formulations, due to consumers' concerns about synthetic ingredients/chemical substances. The main benefits reported for plant extracts, used in skin care, include antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and tyrosinase inhibition effect. In this review, some examples of plants from Portuguese flora, whose extracts have shown good properties for skin care are presented. However, despite the known properties of plant extracts, few studies reported the development of formulations with them. More work in this field can be accomplished to meet consumer demand.

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“…These kinds of tyrosinase inhibitors are widespread in nature and botanical extracts are good source of naturally occurring tyrosinase inhibitors which are commonly used as traditional remedies for pigmentation disorders [67][68].…”

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“…On the other hand, compared to synthetic skincare and cosmetic ingredients, herbal products are mild and biodegradable, exhibiting low toxicity. Natural plant molecules remain particularly interesting for new studies and a number of researches carrying in different parts of the world on medicinal plants to developed newer herbal skincare and cosmetic products having lesser side effects and rich sources of beneficial compounds [1,2]. In the last few years, there has been an exponential growth in the field of herbal skincare and cosmetic products and they are gaining popularity both in developing and developed countries.…”

“…Natural skin care products improved skin tone, texture, and appearance by delivering nutrients necessary for healthy skin. Herbal extracts are primarily added to the skincare formulations due to several associated properties such as antioxidant capacity, pigmentation inhibition, and antimicrobial activity, which can be beneficial for attenuation and prevention of various skin conditions [3,4]. Cosmetics alone are not sufficient to take care of skin conditions; it requires association of active natural ingredients to repair the damage and to inhibit the ageing of the skin.…”

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“…These applications are well developed and documented mostly due to their anti-oxidant property. In addition, also reported to play an important role in topically applied products such as in anti-aging, anti-acne and in sunscreen formulations 2 . Thus, manufacturers are striving to develop a formulation containing phyto-nutrients and bioactive natural compounds and their use is continually fueling the cosmaceuticals and personal care industries 7 .…”

“…Therefore, fruits extracts are mostly added to the cosmetic preparations and skin care products. It gives a natural divine fragrance and color and may help to treat dermatitis, acne, eczema and other skin problems 2,3 .…”