The Cosmetic Effects of Various Natural Biofunctional Ingredients Against Skin Aging: A Review

Abstract

Nutricosmetics have emerged to indicate the health benefits of the products that create beauty from inside to outside. Nutricosmetic is the latest trend in the beauty industry. Cosmeceuticals are commonly used in skincare regimens to maintainhealthy skin and improve visible signs of aging. Natural products that target skin have gained great attention due to the general belief that they are harmless. A review of the biomedical literature was conducted using peer-reviewed journal articles toidentify laboratory, animal, and clinical studies that have evaluated recent breakthroughs in the biological properties and potential dermatologic uses of the different natural bioactive ingredients used in nutricosmetics and Cosmeceuticals. Bioactive ingredients used in Nutri-cosmeceutical products are derived from collagen, peptides, proteins, vitamins, carotenes, minerals, omega‐3 fatty acids and plant extracts. These ingredients have been shown to provide dermatologic benefits with potential applications for skin regeneration, photoprotection, wound healing, and more.The information provided by this article is valuable to get the picture of the latest trends. In addition, it might be helpful for clinicians and related manufacturing companies. Despite several developments in this field, extensive research is required for performing successful and precise clinical trials in the future. Further improvements would enable the researchers to develop new products in this field.

Up-to-Date Overview of the Use of Natural Ingredients in Sunscreens

“…In addition, this is one of the most common extracts used in sunscreens [ 82 ]. Evidence of the anti-aging properties of these extracts, through the inhibition of enzymes involved in collagen degradation, especially tyrosinase and elastase enzymes, was also reported [ 83 , 84 ]. Licoricidin, one of the triterpenoids found in G. inflata root extract, was tested in human fibroblasts and revealed interesting activity as a preventive agent of UVA-induced photoaging ( Figure 8 ) [ 85 , 86 ].…”

“…The A. barbadensis extract or juice extract is contained in the leaves of the Aloe vera plant. Its composition is rich in mono- and polysaccharides [ 98 ], namely mannans, polymannans, terpenoids, barbaloin, anthraquinones such as aloe-emodin, chromones such as aloesin, amino acids, minerals and vitamins B, C, and E ( Figure 11 ) [ 83 , 86 ]. A. vera demonstrated a wide array of biological activities including anti-aging, skin-regeneration, collagen-stimulation, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities and moisturizing and emollient properties [ 83 , 86 ].…”

Applying Seaweed Compounds in Cosmetics, Cosmeceuticals and Nutricosmetics

“…According to their functions, cosmetic ingredients are classified as (i) additives; (ii) stabilizing or excipient agents; and (iii) bioactive compounds, with real cosmetic functions [28,35]. Algal components can be used as technical ingredients to improve texture, color or stability of cosmetics, but also as bioactive agents, since they can confer a variety of biological desirable actions, which are applicable in the manufacturing of cosmeceuticals and skin care products [38,273]. Macroalgal components can be included in cosmetics as thickening or gelling agents, antioxidant, and colorants, or as active ingredients in hydrating, antiaging, skin-whitening, and pigmentation reduction products.…”

Extraction of Fatty Acids and Phenolics from Mastocarpus stellatus Using Pressurized Green Solvents

“…In addition, they can be topically applied to exert an anti-inflammatory effect [ 9 ] and are successful in managing psoriasis [ 5 , 10 ] and for wound healing resolution [ 11 , 12 ]. Polyunsaturated fatty acids are among the bioactives from marine resources that show potential as natural skin care agents for the development of novel cosmetics and nutricosmetics with dermatologic benefits and as promising applications for skin regeneration, photoprotection and wound healing [ 1 , 13 , 14 ].…”