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Review
. 2024 Nov 20;13(11):1425.
doi: 10.3390/antiox13111425.

The Potential of Plant Extracts Used in Cosmetic Product Applications-Antioxidants Delivery and Mechanism of Actions

Cristina-Ştefania Gǎlbǎu  1 , Marius Irimie  1 , Andrea Elena Neculau  1 , Lorena Dima  1 , Lea Pogačnik da Silva  2 , Mihai Vârciu  1 , Mihaela Badea  1
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Review

The Potential of Plant Extracts Used in Cosmetic Product Applications-Antioxidants Delivery and Mechanism of Actions

Cristina-Ştefania Gǎlbǎu et al. Antioxidants (Basel). .

Abstract

Natural ingredients have been used in skincare products for thousands of years. The current focus is on novel natural bioactivities that shield the skin from UV rays and free radicals, among other damaging elements, while enhancing skin health. Free radicals significantly contribute to skin damage and hasten ageing by interfering with defence and restorative processes. Plants contain natural chemicals that can scavenge free radicals and have antioxidant capabilities. Plant materials are becoming increasingly popular as natural antioxidants related to the expanding interest in plant chemistry. This review focuses on the significance of medicinal plants in skin health and ageing and their potential as a source of antioxidant substances such as vitamins, polyphenols, stilbenes, flavonoids, and methylxanthines.

Keywords: antioxidants; bioactive compounds; cosmetics; plant extracts.

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Antioxidant response of the cell after damage from oxidative stress. ROS levels rise, and oxidative stress is brought on by UV exposure.
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