The Prospects of Swietenia macrophylla King in Skin Care

Abstract

The importance of cosmetics in our lives is immeasurable. Covering items from daily personal hygienic products to skincare, it has become essential to consumers that the items that they use are safe and effective. Since natural products are from natural sources, and therefore considered “natural” and “green” in the public’s eyes, the rise in demand for such products is not surprising. Even so, factoring in the need to remain on trend and innovative, cosmetic companies are on a constant search for new ingredients and inventive new formulations. Based on numerous literature, the seed of Swietenia macrophylla has been shown to possess several potential “cosmetic-worthy” bioproperties, such as skin whitening, photoprotective, antioxidant, antimicrobial, etc. These properties are vital in the cosmetic business, as they ultimately contribute to the “ageless” beauty that many consumers yearn for. Therefore, with further refinement and research, these active phytocompounds may be a great contribution to the cosmetic field in the near future.

Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.): A potential small mighty giant in the field of cosmeceuticals

“… 125 , 126 An imbalance in this microbiota, also termed dysbiosis, would bring about skin diseases like chronic wounds, acne, and atopic dermatitis. 125 , 127 For example, nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers are atttributed to hyperglycemia that which inhibits angiogenesis, an essential component of wound healing, and such poor blood glucose control was found to be associated with greater colonization by Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp.…”

“…Our skin is teeming with microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi forming our skin microbiota, which plays vital roles in immunity through crosstalk between skin microorganisms and the immune system, as well as modulating inflammatory processes 125,126 . An imbalance in this microbiota, also termed dysbiosis, would bring about skin diseases like chronic wounds, acne, and atopic dermatitis 125,127 . For example, nonhealing diabetic foot ulcers are atttributed to hyperglycemia that which inhibits angiogenesis, an essential component of wound healing, and such poor blood glucose control was found to be associated with greater colonization by Staphylococcus spp.…”

Modelling Climatically Suitable Areas for Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla King) and Their Shifts across Neotropics: The Role of Protected Areas

“…Mahogany wood is desired in international markets in the United States, Japan, and Europe due to its high demand for home construction, plywood, boards, boats, and fine cabinetry [19]. In addition, it has chemical properties that are of great importance for multiple uses, such as the production of cosmetics, control of hypertension, and production of antidiabetic, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory substances [20][21][22]. Due to these multiple uses, it is considered one of the most commercially important plant species worldwide [23], reaching prices between USD 1700 and USD 11,000 per m 3 of wood [24,25].…”