Dermo-Cosmetic Benefits of Marine Macroalgae-Derived Phenolic Compounds

The document "Dermo-Cosmetic Benefits of Marine Macroalgae-Derived Phenolic Compounds" discusses the potential benefits of phenolic compounds derived from marine macroalgae in cosmeceuticals. These compounds, including phlorotannin, terpenoids, bromophenols, mycosporine amino acids (MAAs), and flavonoids, have been studied for their skin benefits such as skin whitening, moisturizing, photoprotection, antiaging, antiwrinkle, anti-melanogenic, and antioxidant activities. They have also been used in the treatment of skin conditions like pruritus, photoaging, and skin pigmentation disorders. A study showed the hair growth-promoting activity of a phlorotannin derived from a type of marine algae. The document also discusses various extraction techniques for obtaining these phenolic compounds. However, more research is needed to fully understand their biological benefits in cosmetic formulation and on the skin.