Bioactive-Based Cosmeceuticals: An Update on Emerging Trends

January 2022 in “ Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual ”

Anju Goyal, Aditya Sharma, Jasanpreet Kaur, Sapna Kumari, Madhukar Garg, Rakesh K. Sindhu, Habibur Rahman, Muhammad Furqan Akhtar, Priti Tagde, Agnieszka Najda, Barbara Banach-Albińska, Katarzyna Masternak, Ibtesam S. Alanazi, Hanan R. H. Mohamed, Attalla F. El‐kott, Muddaser Shah, Mousa O. Germoush, Hamdan S. Al-malky, Salman H. Abukhuwayjah, Ahmed E. Altyar, Simona Bungău, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim

Neroli Rosemary Tea tree oil Beta-Carotene Vitamin C Retinol Vitamin E Ginkgo Green Tea Extract Neroli oil Rosemary oil Ginkgo biloba

TLDR Natural ingredients in cosmeceuticals are beneficial for skin and hair health with few side effects.

The document "Bioactive-Based Cosmeceuticals: An Update on Emerging Trends" discusses the increasing use of herbal ingredients in cosmeceuticals, which are products that combine cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. These products are used to treat common skin diseases and have advantages such as decreased risk of allergic reactions and effectiveness in small portions. However, they also have disadvantages like slower growth compared to allopathic medicines and complex manufacturing procedures. The document highlights the use of essential oils like Neroli, Rosemary, and Tea tree oil in cosmetics for skin refreshment, hair care, and acne treatment respectively. It also discusses the use of antioxidants and protective agents like Beta-Carotene, Vitamin C, Retinol, Vitamin E, Ginkgo, Green Tea Extract, and others for their abilities to protect against UV damage, enhance skin appearance, promote collagen formation, and prevent aging. Various herbal ingredients are also used in hair cosmetics for promoting hair growth, treating dandruff, conditioning hair, and preventing hair loss. The document also discusses the use of plant-based ingredients in oral hygiene products for their antibacterial, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory effects.

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