The Potential Use of Marine Microalgae and Cyanobacteria in Cosmetics and Thalassotherapy

Mourelle, M. Lourdes; Gómez, Carmen P.; Legido, J.L.

doi:10.3390/cosmetics4040046

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“…Alkenones, therefore, represent a potentially abundant and renewable resource available from common algae, with a history of large-scale production [9]. Isochrysis species have been noted for their high lipid content [10], and potential application in cosmetic and personal care products [11][12][13]. The high-melting lipids, being naturally sourced (i.e., green and non-GMO) and sustainable, may be of interest to the cosmetic and personal care industry.…”

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Alkenones as a Promising Green Alternative for Waxes in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

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Abstract:The move toward green, sustainable, natural products has been growing in the cosmetic and personal care industry. Ingredients derived from marine organisms and algae are present in many cosmetic products. In this study, a new green ingredient, a wax (i.e., long-chain alkenones) derived from Isochyrsis sp., was evaluated as an alternative for cosmetic waxes. First, the melting point was determined (71.1-77.4 • C), then the alkenones' thickening capability in five emollients was evaluated and compared to microcrystalline wax and ozokerite. Alkenones were compatible with three emollients and thickened the emollients similarly to the other waxes. Then, lipsticks and lip balms were formulated with and without alkenones. All products remained stable at room temperature for 10 weeks. Lipstick formulated with alkenones was the most resistant to high temperature. Finally, alkenones were compared to three cosmetic thickening waxes in creams. Viscosity, rheology, and stability of the creams were evaluated. All creams had a gel-like behavior. Both viscosity and storage modulus increased in the same order: cream with alkenones < cetyl alcohol < stearic acid < glyceryl monostearate. Overall, alkenones' performance was comparable to the other three waxes. Alkenones can thus offer a potential green choice as a new cosmetic structuring agent.

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“…Antioxidant molecules have gained great interest lately [41], and microalgae stand for a nearly intact resource of natural antioxidants because of their vast biodiversity, which is much more diverse than higher plants [73]. On the other hand, not all groups of microalgae can be applied as natural sources of antioxidants because of their broadly diverse content of products and non-favorable growth rate, as well as some other factors [55]. The leading genera of microalgae in industrial production are Chlorella, Isochrysis, Chaetoceros, Dunaliella, Haematococcus, and Schizochytrium [69,74].…”

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“…They are unicellular photosynthetic microalgae having chlorophyll in their chloroplasts and they also contain lutein and other primary carotenoids such as α-carotene and β-carotene [81]. The most significant substance in Chlorella is β-1,3-glucan, which is an active immune-stimulator capturing free radicals and decreasing blood lipids [55] with numerous other health-promoting properties such as positive effects on wounds, gastric ulcers, constipation, hypercholesterolemia, and atherosclerosis-prevention activity, as well as antitumor properties [62,82]. Chlorella can also be utilized as a food additive due to the flavor-regulating activity of its coloring agents [62,83].…”

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Marine Bacteria versus Microalgae: Who Is the Best for Biotechnological Production of Bioactive Compounds with Antioxidant Properties and Other Biological Applications?

Hamidi

Kozani

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Marine Drugs

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Natural bioactive compounds with antioxidant activity play remarkable roles in the prevention of reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation. ROS, which are formed by different pathways, have various pathological influences such as DNA damage, carcinogenesis, and cellular degeneration. Incremental demands have prompted the search for newer and alternative resources of natural bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties. The marine environment encompasses almost three-quarters of our planet and is home to many eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms. Because of extreme physical and chemical conditions, the marine environment is a rich source of chemical and biological diversity, and marine microorganisms have high potential as a source of commercially interesting compounds with various pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical applications. Bacteria and microalgae are the most important producers of valuable molecules including antioxidant enzymes (such as superoxide dismutase and catalase) and antioxidant substances (such as carotenoids, exopolysaccharides, and bioactive peptides) with various valuable biological properties and applications. Here, we review the current knowledge of these bioactive compounds while highlighting their antioxidant properties, production yield, health-related benefits, and potential applications in various biological and industrial fields.

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“…Alkenones can be grown in many locations; therefore, their availability is not as limited as that of some other waxes. Marine-based ingredients, including microalgae-sourced ingredients, are becoming popular in cosmetics [17] due to their natural origin and richness in vitamins [18], minerals [19], proteins and essential fatty acids [20]. Given their waxy nature and reasonably high melting point, we argue that alkenones represent an attractive and as-yetundeveloped class of natural ingredients that may find useful applications in a variety of cosmetic and personal care applications.…”

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Evaluation of alkenones, a renewably sourced, plant‐derived wax as a structuring agent for lipsticks

Huynh

Maktabi

Reddy

et al. 2020

Intern J of Cosmetic Sci

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OBJECTIVE Waxes are used as structuring agents in lipsticks. There are a variety of waxes combined in a single lipstick to provide good stability, pleasant texture and good pay‐off. Due to a significant growth for natural, green and sustainable products, there is a constant search for alternatives to animal‐derived and petroleum‐derived ingredients. In this study, a green, non‐animalderived wax, namely long‐chain ketones (referred to as alkenones), sourced from marine microalgae was formulated into lipsticks and evaluated as a structuring agent. METHODS Alkenones were used as a substitute for microcrystalline wax, ozokerite and candelilla wax, typical structuring agents. In total, 384 lipsticks were formulated: L1 (control, no alkenones), L2 (alkenones as a substitute for ozokerite), L3 (alkenones as a substitute for microcrystalline wax) and L4 (alkenones as a substitute for candelilla wax). Products were tested for hardness (bending force), stiffness, firmness (needle penetration), pay‐off (using a texture analyser and a consumer panel), friction, melting point and stability for 12 weeks at 25 and 45°C. RESULTS Alkenones influenced each characteristic evaluated. In general, lipsticks with alkenones (L2‐L4) became softer and easier to bend compared to the control (L1). In terms of firmness, lipsticks were similar to the control, except for L4, which was significantly (P < 0.05) firmer. The effect on pay‐off was not consistent. L2 and L3 had higher pay‐off to skin and fabric than L1. In addition, L4 had the lowest amount transferred, but it still had the highest colour intensity on skin. Alkenones influenced friction (glide) positively; the average friction decreased for L2‐L4. The lowest friction (i.e. best glide) was shown in L4. Melting point of the lipsticks was lower when alkenones were present. Overall, L4, containing 7% of 4 alkenones in combination with microcrystalline wax, ozokerite and carnauba wax, was found to have the most desirable attributes, including ease of bending, high level of firmness, low pay‐off in terms of amount, high colour intensity on skin and low friction (i.e. better glide). Consumers preferred L4 the most overall. CONCLUSION Results of this study indicate that alkenones offer a sustainable, non‐animal and non‐petroleum‐derived choice as a structuring agent for lipsticks.

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The Potential Use of Marine Microalgae and Cyanobacteria in Cosmetics and Thalassotherapy

Cited by 206 publications

References 51 publications

Alkenones as a Promising Green Alternative for Waxes in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Alkenones as a Promising Green Alternative for Waxes in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Marine Bacteria versus Microalgae: Who Is the Best for Biotechnological Production of Bioactive Compounds with Antioxidant Properties and Other Biological Applications?

Evaluation of alkenones, a renewably sourced, plant‐derived wax as a structuring agent for lipsticks

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