Main benefits and applicability of plant extracts in skin care products

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

A. S. Ribeiro (Author) Other; M. estanqueiro (Author) FFUP; M B P P Oliveira (Author) FFUP; José Manuel Sousa Lobo (Author) FFUP

Journal

Title: Cosmetics

Vol. 2 No. 2

Pages: 48-65

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

Scopus - 128 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Q-VNT

DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics2020048

Abstract (EN): Natural ingredients have been used for centuries for skin care purposes. Nowadays, they are becoming more prevalent in formulations, due to consumers' concerns about synthetic ingredients/chemical substances. The main benefits reported for plant extracts, used in skin care, include antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and tyrosinase inhibition effect. In this review, some examples of plants from Portuguese flora, whose extracts have shown good properties for skin care are presented. However, despite the known properties of plant extracts, few studies reported the development of formulations with them. More work in this field can be accomplished to meet consumer demand. © 2015 by the authors.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific