Applications of Cosmeceuticals Derived from Marine Resources

By : A. Kamalii , B. Ahilan , E. Prabu

Page No: 41-48

Abstract
Marine resources represent an interesting source of active ingredients for the cosmetics industry. Algae (macro and micro) are rich in proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamins (A, B, and C) and oligo-elements such as copper, iron and zinc. 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. Cosmeceuticals represent a marriage between cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. These cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products with biologically active ingredients purporting to have medical or drug like benefits. They are formulated not only to improve the skin’s appearance but also to enhance positive physiological effects at the cellular level. Bioactive substances derived from marine resources have many functional roles such as photo protection, antioxidant potential, antiacne activity, tissue repair etc. These properties pave way for the development of cosmeceuticals. Among marine organisms, bacteria and algae constitute a major source of active ingredients. For instance, lipid content in microalgae is particularly of interest in the cosmetics domain.

Authors :
A. Kamalii
Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi.

B. Ahilan
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University.

E. Prabu
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu, Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Ponneri- 601204, Tamil Nadu, India.
 

DOI: http://doi.org/10.32381/JAT.2020.35.1-4.4