Potential beneficial effects of Sargassum spp. in skin aging. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Potential Beneficial Effects ofspp. in Skin Aging.
Mar Drugs. 2022 Aug 22 ;20(8). Epub 2022 Aug 22. PMID: 36005543
Min-Kyeong Lee
Seaweeds are receiving much attention as a rich source of bioactive compounds with cosmeceutical potential. Recent studies have revealed thatspp., a genus of brown algae in the family Sargassaceae, has multiple functions in preventing and improving skin aging.spp. contains many bioactive compounds, such as fucoidan, fucoxanthin, terpenoids, flavonoids, and meroterpenoids. Thesespp. extracts and derivative compounds have excellent potential for skincare, as they exhibit skin health-promoting properties, including antioxidants, anti-inflammation, whitening, skin barrier repair, and moisturizing. Therefore, searching for bioactive compounds in marine resources such asspp. could be an attractive approach to preventing and improving skin aging. The current review focused on the various biological abilities ofextracts or derived compounds for anti-skin aging.