Modern lifestyles have developed new attention on appearance and personal care which
attract a huge number of consumers towards cosmetic products. The demand for a skincare …

Amongst the countless marine organisms, seaweeds are considered as one of the richest
sources of biologically active ingredients having powerful biological activities. Seaweeds or …

Many cosmetic formulations have collagen as a major component because of its significant
benefits as a natural humectant and moisturizer. This industry is constantly looking for …

Sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa) is the most abundant and widely distributed species in
the cold waters of North Atlantic Ocean. C. frondosa contains a wide range of bioactive …

Marine algae have received great attention as natural photoprotective agents due to their
unique and exclusive bioactive substances which have been acquired as an adaptation to …

The cosmetic industry is among the fastest growing industries in the last decade. As the
beauty concepts have been revolutionized, many terms have been coined to accompany the …

The evolution in the skin care industry has been driven by the recent interest shown by
consumers in novel bioactive compounds from natural sources, instead of synthetic …

Fucoidans are sulfated heteropolysaccharides found in the cell walls of brown seaweeds
(Phaeophyceae) and in some marine invertebrates. Generally, fucoidans are composed of …

Aging is a natural and progressive declining physiological process that is influenced by
multifactorial aspects and affects individuals' health in very different ways. The skin is one of …

Making up over 92% of life in our oceans, marine invertebrates inhabit every zone in the
water column, with contributions ranging from ecosystem functioning to socioeconomic …