An overview of algae prospects in cosmeceuticals

Skin is considered as the mirror of the body’s health, and thus, prevention or treatment of any skin problems is an important idea. Algae are among the wealthiest aquatic commodities that are considered healthy and have negligible effect on human cytotoxicity. They are considered as a resourceful material for bioactive compounds, including vitamins, polyphenolic compounds, carotenoids, chitin, and others that have been reported to have powerful skin benefits. Algae products are now being commercialized as skin care products, and their effectiveness in treating skin problems such as rashes, pigmentation and ageing is well proven. In this review, we summarize the important algal bioactive ingredients and their effects on skin. Moreover, the review reports some studies concerning the use of algae components for skin care. Algae use in cosmeceuticals’ industry offers a safe, healthier, and economic alternative for synthetic products.