Aromatic Plants as Cosmeceuticals: Benefits and Applications for Skin Health

    November 2024 in “ Planta ”
    Jesús Olivero‐Verbel, Patricia Quintero-Rincón, Karina Caballero-Gallardo
    TLDR Aromatic plants can naturally help prevent skin aging and improve skin health.
    This review discusses the potential of aromatic plants as natural antioxidants in cosmeceuticals to combat skin aging and promote skin health. Aromatic plant extracts and essential oils have been used in skincare for centuries and are now extensively researched for their anti-aging properties. These plants help counteract oxidative stress caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are linked to skin aging due to factors like sun exposure. The review highlights the benefits of plant extracts rich in antioxidants, such as flavonoids and phenolics, which offer photoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-wrinkle effects, among others. Several aromatic plant species, including Foeniculum vulgare, Calendula officinalis, and Thymus vulgaris, are noted for their effectiveness in skincare formulations, providing a natural alternative to synthetic products.
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