Marine cosmeceuticals

J Cosmet Dermatol. 2014 Mar;13(1):56-67. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12057.

Abstract

Recently, a great deal of interest has been expressed in the cosmetic industry regarding marine-derived cosmetic active ingredients due to their numerous beneficial effects on human skin health. Bioactive substances derived from marine resources have diverse functional roles as natural skin care agents, and these properties can be applied to the development of novel cosmetics as well as nutricosmetics (from edible seaweeds and edible marine animals). This contribution focuses on marine-derived cosmeceutical active ingredients and presents an overview of their health beneficial effects on human skin.

Keywords: cosmetics; marine cosmeceuticals; nutricosmetics; skin care; skin health.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Aquatic Organisms*
  • Biological Products / chemistry
  • Biological Products / pharmacology*
  • Cosmetics*
  • Dermatologic Agents / chemistry
  • Dermatologic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Drug Discovery*
  • Humans
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • Cosmetics
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations