Officinal Plants as New Frontiers of Cosmetic Ingredients

    July 2025 in “ Cosmetics ”
    Annabella Vitalone, Lucia D’Andrea, Antonella Di Sotto … Rosana Cristina Pereira Parente
    Studysummary This review highlights the multifunctional benefits of plant-derived ingredients in skincare, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, supported by biological evidence from medicinal plants like Camellia sinensis and Panax ginseng, suggesting their potential as natural dermocosmetic agents.
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