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The role of bioactive phytoconstituents-loaded nanoemulsions for skin improvement: a review

Romes, Nissha Bharrathi and Abdul Wahab, Roswanira and Abdul Hamid, Mariani (2021) The role of bioactive phytoconstituents-loaded nanoemulsions for skin improvement: a review. Biotechnology and Biotechnological Equipment, 35 (1). pp. 711-729. ISSN 1310-2818

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13102818.2021.1915869

Abstract

As the largest organ in the human body, the skin should be protected from various harmful chemicals and pollutants from the surrounding environment and ultraviolet (UVA/UVB) radiation emitted from sunlight. This has prompted formulation scientists to embark on new technology to formulate cosmetics free of synthetic chemicals using natural plant-based extracts as the replacement. Natural phytoanti-oxidants, viz. catechin, quercetin and gallic acid, are polyphenols whose therapeutic values (antioxidative, antityrosinase, antiviral and antimicrobial) are underutilized. Plant-based nanoemulsions offer an efficient and safe topical delivery system for improving the skin and regenerative treatment. The bioavailability of the phytoanti-oxidants for molecular-level skin repair is enhanced by better permeation of the nanoemulsions’ nano-sized particles through the stratum corneum. This review highlights several phytoconstituent-containing nanoemulsions and their bioactivities for cosmetic applications. The mechanisms of skin improvement for anti-aging skin are also presented in detail. In short, nanoemulsion technology is a powerful tool for an effective topical delivery system of potent skin-protecting and rejuvenating plant-based extracts. With increasing demand from consumers worldwide for nano-formulated phytohormones or phytoextractives, nanoemulsions will see a new dimension with better future prospects.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:anti-aging, melanogenesis mechanism
Subjects:Q Science > QD Chemistry
Divisions:Science
ID Code:95696
Deposited By: Widya Wahid
Deposited On:31 May 2022 13:20
Last Modified:31 May 2022 13:20

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