In recent years, there has been a significant shift in consumer preferences towards natural skin care products, driven by concerns over the potential toxicity associated with synthetic formulations [
1,
2]. Consequently, industries have increasingly turned to natural bioactive ingredients derived from a wide range of natural resources [
3,
4]. Marine macroalgae have emerged as a popular choice in the field of cosmeceutical research, owing to their abundant reserves of bioactive compounds that offer notable skin benefits without inducing harmful effects on human health, such as cytotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, genotoxicity, mutagenicity, or carcinogenicity [
5,
6]. Marine macroalgae encompass a diverse group of eukaryotic, aquatic, photosynthetic, multicellular organisms commonly known as seaweeds. These organisms are ubiquitously found in saltwater environments and along coastal regions. They are taxonomically classified into three major groups: red algae (Rhodophyta), brown algae (Ochrophyta, Phaeophyceae), and green algae (Chlorophyta) [
7,
8,
9,
10]. Each group exhibits distinct characteristics and bioactive compound profiles.
One of the most promising natural skin care ingredients derived from marine macroalgae is seaweed. Seaweeds contain an array of bioactive constituents that possess unique biological activities, often absent or rare in other taxonomic groups, making them highly versatile for various applications in skin cosmeceuticals [
11,
12,
13,
14]. These bioactive compounds include lipids, fatty acids, polysaccharides, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, phenolic compounds, proteins, and pigments [
15,
16]. Phenolic compounds derived from marine algae have garnered considerable attention in the field of cosmeceutical research due to their potential for cosmetic applications [
17]. Phenols are secondary metabolic products found in marine algae, which exhibit numerous benefits for the skin, making them attractive candidates for cosmetic formulations [
18]. Structurally, phenols comprise a hydroxyl group attached to an aromatic hydrocarbon group, rendering them potent scavengers of free radicals, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and chelated metal ions [
19]. Under certain environmental stimuli, phenolic compounds with multiple phenolic rings can form polyphenols [
20]. Different classes of phenolic compounds have been identified in marine algae, including flavonoids, phlorotannins, mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs), bromophenols, and terpenoids. These compounds are classified based on factors such as the number of carbons in the molecule, solubility, and the number of phenolic rings. Brown algae are predominantly composed of phlorotannins, while green and red algae primarily contain flavonoids, bromophenols, terpenoids, and mycosporine amino acids. Marine algae-derived phenolic compounds exhibit diverse bioactivities, serving as enzyme inhibitors, antimicrobials, antifungals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory agents, making them promising candidates for cosmetic and cosmeceutical applications [
21].
One specific phenolic compound of interest is phlorotannin, which is widely utilized in cosmetics due to its ability to activate hyaluronic acid, inhibit allergic reactions, combat wrinkles, slow down the aging process, promote skin whitening, provide photoprotection, and improve overall skin health [
22,
23]. By exploring the extraction, characterization, and skin cosmetic effects of phenolic compounds and pigments derived from marine macroalgae, as documented in existing literature, this comprehensive review aims to enhance our understanding of the therapeutic potential of these natural compounds in sustainable beauty solutions. By harnessing the bioactive properties of marine macroalgae, we can pave the way for unleashing a new era of sustainable and effective beauty solutions that align with the increasing consumer demand for natural and environmentally friendly products. In addition to phenolic compounds, marine macroalgae are also a rich source of pigments derived from their natural pigmentation. These pigments include chlorophylls, carotenoids (such as fucoxanthin and β-carotene), phycobiliproteins (such as phycoerythrin and phycocyanin), and melanin. Extensive research has been conducted on the potential cosmeceutical applications of these pigments. They have been found to possess various skin benefits, including skin whitening, moisturizing, photoprotection, anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, anti-melanogenic, and antioxidant properties. The diverse array of pigments derived from marine algae presents exciting opportunities for the development of innovative and sustainable beauty solutions [
24,
25]. The extraction and characterization of phenolic compounds and pigments from marine macroalgae involve various techniques, such as solvent extraction, chromatography, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. These techniques allow for the identification and quantification of specific compounds, as well as the assessment of their bioactivity and stability. Understanding the extraction methods and characterizing the chemical properties of these compounds are crucial steps in optimizing their potential applications in skin care formulations [
26,
27].
By comprehensively reviewing the existing literature on marine algae-derived phenolic compounds and pigments, this study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of their extraction methods, chemical structures, and skin cosmetic effects. Such insights will not only enhance our understanding of the therapeutic potential of these natural compounds but also facilitate the development of sustainable and effective beauty products that harness the power of marine macroalgae.
1.2. Role of marine algae-derived phenolic compounds in skin benefits
Marine algae derived phenolic compounds exhibit diverse biological activities that are often correlated with their chemical properties. However, certain phenolic extracts have demonstrated interesting properties but have not been fully characterized. Notably, green seaweed-derived bromophenols and flavonoids have been shown to possess antioxidant activities. Studies conducted by Farasat et al. [
28] and Cho et al. [
29] have highlighted the high radical scavenging activities of various green (Chlorophyta) species, including
Ulva clathrata, U. compressa, U. intestinalis, U. linza, U. flexuosa, U. australis, Capsosiphon fulvescens, and
Chaetomorpha moniligera. Furthermore, the phenolic fraction of
U. clathrata and
U. flexuosa has demonstrated antibacterial and cytotoxic effects on breast ductal carcinoma cell lines [
30,
31]. The functions of phenol compounds in red marine algae are not extensively studied; however, they likely exhibit multifunctional actions in cell life, such as antioxidant and chelation properties, as well as acting as co-factors or hormones [
32]. It should be noted that some research studies have focused on extracts enriched in polyphenolics rather than isolated phenolic compounds [
33]. Marine macroalgae harbour a wide range of phenolic compounds, with more than 8000 different structures identified. These compounds play crucial roles in the growth, survival, and defence mechanisms of organisms. These compounds can be synthesized through various metabolic pathways, including the Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP), Phenylpropanoid pathway, and shikimate pathway. Researchers such as Giada [
34] and Vermerris and Nicholson [
35] have proposed different classification systems for phenolic compounds, which encompass a wide range of structures, from simple to highly polymerized forms. Simple phenolic compounds are characterized by the presence of hydroxyl groups at different positions, namely ortho, meta, and para (1,2-, 2,3-, and 1,4-, respectively). In some cases, simple phenolics may exhibit three functional groups, such as meta-tri or vic-tri substitution. Examples of simple phenolic compounds exclusively found in macroalgae include catechol, HQ, and phloroglucinol [
36]. Catechol, in particular, has been detected in twenty-seven Japanese green and red seaweeds [
37]. Bromophenols, which are bromine-substituted simple phenols, are commonly found in association with catechol. Another classification within the C6-CN phenolic group involves phenolic acids and aldehydes, characterized by the substitution of the phenol with a carboxylic group [
35]. Examples of these include phenolic acid, hydroxybenzoic acids (C6-C1); acetophenones, phenylacetic acids, coumarins (C6-C2); coumarins, hydroxycinnamic acids, phenylpropanoids (C6-C3); naphthoquinones (C6-C4); xanthones (C6-C1-C6); stilbenoids, anthraquinones (C6-C2-C6); flavonoids, isoflavonoids (C6-C3-C6); lignans, neolignans ([C6-C3]2); lignins ([C6-C3]n); and condensed tannins ([C6-C3-C6]n). Gallic acid, a simple phenolic acid, is commonly used as a standard for estimating the total phenol content and can be found in high concentrations in the brown alga
Halopteris scoparia. Another example is 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, which has been reported in the brown alga
Undaria pinnatifida [
38]. The C6-C2 category is not as prevalent in nature, but
Tichocarpus crinitus, a red alga, has been studied for containing phenolic compounds such as coumarins, isocoumarins, chromones, monolignols, hydroxycinnamic acids, and cinnamic aldehydes within the C6-C3 classification [
35,
39]. Coumarins have also been found in the green alga
Dasycladus vermicularis [
40]. Furthermore, other phenolic compound classes include xanthones (C6-C1-C6), stilbenoids, anthraquinones, and anthrones (C6-C2-C6), flavonoids (C6-C3-C6), diarylheptanoids (C6-C7-C6), and (C6-C3-C6) compounds that can be classified based on the arrangement of the C3 group connecting two benzene rings. Flavonoids are further classified into various subclasses such as flavonols, flavones, isoflavones, anthocyanins, and flavanones. Cho et al. [
29] found a higher content of flavonoids in red algae compared to green and brown algae. Additionally, Generalić Mekinić et al. [
38] reported the presence of different flavonoids, such as catechin, epicatechin, gallate, and epigallocatechin, in brown algae species including
Eisenia bicyclis, Sargassum fusiforme, and
Saccharina japonica.
Polyphenolic compounds found in marine algae can be classified into different types, including phlorotannins and phloroglucinol. Phlorotannins are polymers of phloroglucinol, with the addition of halogen or hydroxyl groups, while phloroglucinol itself contains an aromatic ring structure with three hydroxyl groups [
41,
42]. These polyphenols can further be subclassified into six groups: eckols, fucophlorethols, fucols, phlorethols, carmalols, and fuhalols.
Another type of phenolic compound found in marine algae is lignans. Lignans are dimeric or oligomeric compounds formed by the union of monolignols, such as coniferyl alcohol and sinapyl alcohol. Freile-Pelegrín and Robledo [
43] reported the presence of lignans in the calcified red marine algae
Calliarthron cheilosporioides (Rhodophyta). It is worth noting that lignin, a polymeric phenol, is the most abundant organic polymer in nature. Although not extensively studied in marine algae, lignin is structurally composed of monolignols and lignan units randomly linked, forming a polymeric network.
Tannins, another class of polyphenols, can also be found in marine algae. They can be divided into three different chemical structures: hydrolysable tannins, flavonoid-based tannins, and phlorotannins. Hydrolysable tannins are derived from simple phenolic acids and carbohydrates, where the hydroxyl groups are partially or completely esterified with phenolic groups. Flavonoid-based tannins are synthesized through flavins and catechins. Phlorotannins, on the other hand, are exclusive to brown algae and are oligomers of phloroglucinol [
44].
Phlorotannins have been extensively studied for their various biological activities. Studies conducted by Kong et al. [
45], Kim et al. [
46], Ahn et al. [
47], Lee et al. [
48], and Li et al. [
49] have demonstrated the anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, and antiadipogenic activities of phlorotannins derived from the brown macroalga
Ecklonia cava, such as dioxinodehydroeckol, dieckol, and phlorofucofuroeckol. Phlorotannins are considered one of the most extensively studied phenolic compounds in algae [
50]. They exhibit powerful antioxidant properties, with antioxidant power 2 to 10 times higher than ascorbic acid or tocopherol, which highlights their potential as anti-inflammatory agents [
51,
52,
53]. Phlorotannins, such as dioxinodehydroeckol from
E. cava, have been suggested to act as protectors against ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation-induced apoptosis in HaCat cells [
54]. Additionally, phlorotannins including dieckol, dioxinodehydroeckol, eckol, eckstolonol, phlorofucofuroeckol A, and 7-phloroeckol isolated from various marine algae are being investigated in the cosmetic industry for their potential as skin whitening and anti-wrinkle agents. They have shown promise as tyrosinase inhibitors and hyaluronidase inhibitors [
55,
56,
57,
58,
59,
60,
61]. Bak et al. [
62] have also demonstrated the hair growth-promoting activity of 7-phloroeckol derived from
E. cava. Furthermore, phlorotannins from
Ecklonia cava subsp.
kurome have shown effective antibacterial effects against food-borne pathogenic bacteria, including methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains,
Campylobacter sp., and
Streptococcus pyogenes [
63,
64,
65].
Bromophenols are phenolic compounds that have been isolated and characterized from red seaweeds. Pérez et al. [
66], Duan et al. [
67], and Choi et al. [
68] have studied the antioxidant activity of phenolic compounds derived from
Vertebrata constricta, with the activity dependent on the brominated units and the degree of bromination.
Symphyocladia latiuscula-derived bromophenols have also shown antioxidant activity [
69]. Colon et al. [
69] reported the cytotoxic effect on KB cells and antimicrobial activity of
Avrainvillea nigricans-derived 5'-hydroxyisoavrainvilleol, which is an example of a bromophenol. Rawsonol, another bromophenol isolated from the species
Avrainvillea rawsoni, has been found to inhibit HMG-CoA reductase activity, an enzyme involved in cholesterol production [
70]. Additionally, brominated monoterpenoid quinol, isolated from
Cymopolia barbata, has demonstrated antibacterial activity against
Staphylococcus aureus and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa [
71].
Flavonoids, another class of phenolic compounds, have been investigated for their various applications in cosmetics. Tanna et al. [
72] have identified antioxidant activity in flavonoids such as kaempferol and quercetin derived from
Caluerpa spp.
Acanthophora spicifera-derived flavonoids have been found to contain a mixture of chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, vitexin-rhamnose, quercetin, and catechol, exhibiting antioxidant activity [
73,
74]. These findings highlight the potential of flavonoids from marine algae as valuable ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
Phenolic terpenoids are a class of compounds found in marine algae that have attracted scientific interest due to their potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Makkar and Chakraborty [
75] investigated a chromene-based phenolic compound derived from
Gracilaria opuntia (Rhodophyta), which has demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in
in vitro assays. Additionally, diterpenes and sesquiterpenes have been commonly found in red macroalgae, as well as in the families Sargassaceae and Rhodomelaceae, as reported by Freile-Pelegrín and Robledo [
43].
Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) are an exclusive class of phenolic compounds found in various marine algal species. These species include
Asparagopsis armata,
Chondrus crispus,
Mastocarpus stellatus,
Palmaria palmata,
Gelidium sp.,
Pyropia sp. (formerly known as
Porphyra sp.),
Gracilaria cornea, Solieria chordalis, Grateloupia lanceola, and
Curdiea racovitzae (Rhodophyta). MAAs are typically found free in the intracellular space and surrounding cell organelles, providing protection against ultraviolet (UV) rays. They are characterized by a cyclohexenone or cycloheximide chromophore conjugated to an imino alcohol or an amino acid residue [
76,
77]. Numerous MAAs, including palythine, shinorine, asterina-330, Porphyra-334, palythinol, and usujirene, have been studied extensively. These compounds have shown significant antioxidant properties, photoprotection capabilities, and anti-proliferative activity against cancer cell lines such as HeLa (human cervical adenocarcinoma cell line) and HaCat (human immortalized keratinocyte) [
78,
79]. Recent studies have also revealed their anti-inflammatory effects and potential as natural photoprotective agents, offering an alternative to synthetic UV-R filters commonly used in sunscreens. Therefore, MAAs represent a specific area of focus and application that holds promise for human use.
Table 1.
Applications of marine macroalgae-derived phenolic compounds in skin benefits.
Table 1.
Applications of marine macroalgae-derived phenolic compounds in skin benefits.
Nº |
Name of Marine algae |
Types of marine algae |
Skin cosmetic properties/benefits |
Marine algae derived compounds |
References |
1 |
Sargassum horneri (P) |
Brown algae |
Antiaging |
Sargachromanol E |
[80] |
2 |
Pyropia vietnamensis (as Phycocalidia vietnamensis) (R) |
Red algae |
UV protection |
Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) |
[81] |
3 |
Ecklonia cava (P) |
Brown algae |
Skin whitening action |
Phlorotannins |
[82] |
4 |
Macroalgal species |
- |
Antioxidant, |
- |
[83,84] |
5 |
Macroalgal species |
- |
Anti-wrinkle, Antiaging |
Phlorotannins |
[85,86] |
6 |
Sargassum fusiforme (as Hizikia fusiformis) (P) |
Brown algae |
Tyrosinase inhibition, Skin whitening |
Phlorotannins |
[87] |
7 |
Corallina pilulifera (R) |
Red algae |
Antiaging, Antiphotoaging, Antioxidant, Skin whitening Tyrosinase inhibition, |
Phlorotannins, Eckol, Fucols, Fucophorethols, Fuhalols, Phlorethols |
[88,89,90,91] |
8 |
Macroalgal species |
- |
Inhibit melanin synthesis, Protection against UVB photodamage |
Phlorotannins |
[92] |
9 |
Ecklonia cava (P) |
Brown algae |
Melanin synthesis, UV protection |
Phlorotannins |
[93,94] |
10 |
Brown algae species (P) |
Brown algae |
Anti-aging, Antioxidant |
Phlorotannins such as Phloroeckol, Tetrameric phloroglucinol |
[95] |
11 |
Corallina pilulifera (R) |
Red algae |
Inhibition of Metalloproteinase, UV protection, improve skin tightening by preventing collagen degradation, Antiwrinkle, |
Phlorotannins |
[96] |
12 |
E. cava (P) |
Brown algae |
UVB protection |
Phlorotannins |
[97] |
13 |
Saccharina japonica (as Laminaria japonica), Ecklonia cava (P) |
Brown algae |
UV protection, Antibacterial, Anti-acne |
Phlorotannins |
[98,99,100] |
14 |
Ulva compressa (as Enteromorpha compressa) (Fig. 1a) (C) |
Green algae |
Antioxidant effect, Anti-aging |
Flavonoids, Tannins, phlorotannins |
[101] |
15 |
Fucus vesiculosus (Fig. 1b) (P) |
Brown algae |
Tyrosinase inhibition, Inhibition of melanin for photoprotection |
Flavonoids, Phenols, HQ, Saponin |
[102] |
16 |
Ecklonia cava (P) |
Brown algae |
Skin whitening |
Phlorotannins; Eckol, Dieckol, Dioxinodehydroeckol, 7- phloroeckol, Phloroglucinol |
[103,104,105] |
17 |
Eisenia bicyclis (P) |
Brown algae |
Anti-wrinkle and Inhibition of hyaluronidase |
Phlorotannins (Phlorofucofuroeckol- A, Dieckol, Eckol, Phloroglucinol, 8,8’ bieckol |
[106] |
18 |
Ecklonia cava subsp. kurome (as Ecklonia kurome) (P) |
Brown algae |
Anti-wrinkle and Inhibition of hyaluronidase |
Phlorofucofuroeckol A, 8-8 bieckol, Dieckol, Eckol, Phloroglucinol |
[107] |
19 |
Ecklonia cava subsp. stolonifera (as Ecklonia stolonifera) (P) |
Brown algae |
Tyrosinase inhibition, Skin whitening Inhibition of Metalloproteinase, Anti-wrinkle |
Phlorotannins: Eckol, Phlorofucofuroeckol A, Dieckol, Eckstolonol |
[108] |
20 |
Ecklonia cava (P) |
Brown algae |
UVB protector |
Phlorotannins |
[109] |
21 |
Ishige foliacea (P) |
Brown algae |
Tyrosinase inhibition, Skin whitening |
Octaphlorethol A |
[110] |
22 |
Ishige okamurae (P) |
Brown algae |
Antioxidant, UV protection |
Diphlorethohydroxycarmalol |
[111] |
23 |
Sargassum horneri (P) |
Brown algae |
Antiaging, Inhibition of metalloproteinase |
Sargachromanol E |
[111] |
24 |
Gracilaria gracilis (Fig. 1c) (R) |
Red algae |
Antioxidant, Radical oxygen species scavenger |
Phenol |
[112] |
25 |
Sargassum polycystum (P) |
Brown algae |
Inhibition of melanin (skin whitening agent) |
Flavonoids, Tannins, Terpenoids, Phenols, Saponins |
[112,113] |
26 |
Laurencia sp. (Fig. 1d) (R) |
Red algae |
Antioxidant, Antimicrobial |
Bromophenols |
[114] |
27 |
Ecklonia cava (P) |
Brown algae |
Inhibit melanin synthesis, Antioxidant |
Phlorotannin |
[115,116] |
28 |
Ecklonia cava subsp. stolonifera (as Ecklonia stolonifera) (P) |
Brown algae |
Antiaging (Inhibit melanin synthesis) |
Phlorofucofuroeckol A and B |
[117] |
29 |
Sargassum fusiforme (as Hizikia fusiformis) (P) |
Brown algae |
Antiaging (Inhibit melanin synthesis) |
Fucosterol |
[118] |
30 |
Ecklonia cava (P) |
Brown algae |
Skin whitening |
Eckol, dieckol |
[118] |
31 |
Ishige foliacea (P) |
Brown algae |
Downregulation of tyrosinase synthesis and melanin synthesis |
Phlorotannin |
[119,120] |
32 |
Ishige okamurae (P) |
Brown algae |
Downregulation of iNOS and cox-2 expression, and NF-κB activation |
Diphlorethol, Hydroxycarmalol |
[121] |
33 |
Laminaria ochroleuca (Fig. 1e) (P) |
Brown algae |
Antioxidant |
Polyphenol |
[122] |
34 |
Macrocystis pyrifera (P) |
Brown algae |
Antioxidant, Radical oxygen species scavenger |
Phlorotannin |
[123] |
35 |
Saccharina latissima (Fig. 1f) (P) |
Brown algae |
Antioxidant |
Phenol |
[124] |
36 |
Sargassum serratifolium (P) |
Brown algae |
Regulation of melanin synthesis |
Sargachromenol |
[125] |
37 |
Schizymenia dubyi (Fig. 1g) (R) |
Red algae |
Inhibit melanin synthesis, Inhibition of tyrosinase |
Phenol |
[125] |
38 |
Sargassum thunbergii (R) |
Brown algae |
Antioxidant |
Thunbergol |
[126] |
39 |
Pyropia columbina (R) |
Red algae |
Antioxidant |
Phenol |
[127] |
40 |
Rhodomela confervoides (R) |
Red algae |
Antioxidant |
Bromophenol |
[128] |
41 |
Ulva prolifera (C) |
Green algae |
Antioxidant |
Phenol, flavonoid |
[129] |
42 |
Ulva rigida (Fig. 1h) (C) |
Green algae |
Antioxidant |
Phenol |
[130] |
43 |
Ecklonia cava (P) |
Brown algae |
UVB protection |
Dioxinodehydroeckol |
[131] |
44 |
Eisenia bicyclis, Ecklonia cava subsp. stolonifera (as E. stolonifera) (P) |
Brown algae |
Inhibition of Tyrosinase |
Ecokol |
[132,133,134] |
45 |
Ecklonia cava subsp. stolonifera (as E. stolonifera) (P) |
Brown algae |
UVB protection |
Fucofuroeckol-A |
[135] |
46 |
Cystoseira compressa (Fig. 1i) (P) |
Brown algae |
Antioxidant |
Fuhalol |
[136] |
47 |
Fucus vesiculosus (Fig. 1j) (P) |
Brown algae |
Antioxidant |
Fucophloroethol |
[137] |
48 |
Ecklonia cava (P) |
Brown algae |
Antioxidant |
Eckstolonol |
[138] |
49 |
Ishige foliacea (P) |
Brown algae |
Antioxidant |
Octaphlorethol-A |
[139] |
50 |
Chaetomorpha antennina (C), Padina gymnospora (P) |
Green algae Brown algae |
Photoprotection |
Chlorophyll, Carotenoid, Xanthophylls, Antioxidant |
[140] |
51 |
Ulva lactuca (Fig. 1k), Caulerpa racemosa (C) (Fig. 1L) (C), Bryopsis plumosa (Fig. 1m) (C), Gelidiella acerosa (R), Hypnea valentiae (R) |
Green algae Green algae Green algae Red algae Red algae |
Photoprotection |
Chlorophyll Carotenoid |
[141] |
52 |
Sargassum ilicifolium (P) |
Brown algae |
Photoprotection Antioxidant |
Fucoxanthin |
[142] |
53 |
Sargassum polycistum (P) |
Brown algae |
Antioxidant |
Fucoxanthin β carotene α carotene |
[143] |
54 |
Sacharina latissima (Fig. 1f) (P) (formerly Laminaria Saccharina) |
Brown algae |
Photo-inhibition |
Chlorophyll |
[144] |
55 |
Chondrus crispus (Fig. 1o) (R) |
Red algae |
Photoprotection |
Carotenoid |
[145] |
56 |
Kappaphycus alvarezii (R), Padina australis (P) |
Red algae Brown algae |
Photoprotection |
Chlorophyll a β carotene Fucoxanthin Zeaxanthin |
[146] |
57 |
Gracilaria gracilis (Fig. 1c) (R), Porpyridium sp. (R) |
Red algae |
Antioxidant, Skin whitening activity by Antimelanogenic activity |
Phycobiliprotein pigment such as R-phycoerythrin, Phycocyanin, Allophycocyanins |
[147] |
58 |
Cladophors glomerata (C) |
Green algae |
Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Colorants, Deodorizer |
Chlorophyll a, Chlorophyll b, Chlorophyll c, Chlorophyll d |
[148] |
59 |
Ulva lactuca (Fig. 1k) (C) |
Green algae |
Anti-inflammatory, Antiaging, Tyrosinase inhibition, Antioxidants, Photoprotective |
Carotenoids such as astaxanthin, beta-carotene, fucoxanthin, lutein |
[149] |
60 |
Undaria pinnatifida (Fig. 1o) (P) |
Brown algae |
Photoprotective |
Fucoxanthin |
[150] |
61 |
Paraglossum lancifolium (R) |
Red algae |
Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antiphotoaging, Photoprotection, Anti-photoaging |
Lipid soluble pigments such as Xanthophyll and Carotenoids Beta-carotene, Lutein |
[151] |
62 |
Sargassum siliquastrum (P) |
Brown algae |
Skin protector, Antiphotoaging, Antiwrinkle |
Fucoxanthin |
[152] |
63 |
Gelidium crinale (R) |
Red algae |
Antioxidant |
Carotenoids |
[153] |
64 |
Sargassum siliquastrum (P) |
Brown algae |
Anti-melanogenic (skin whitening effect), Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory |
Fucoxanthin |
[154] |
65 |
Ascophyllum nodosum (Fig. 1p) (P) |
Brown algae |
Antiaging, Antiwrinkle |
Fucoxanthin |
[155] |
66 |
Fucus vesiculosus (Fig. 1b) (P) |
Brown algae |
Antioxidant |
Fucoxanthin |
[156] |
67 |
Phaeophycae |
- |
Antiphotoaging |
Fucoxanthin |
[157] |
68 |
Ulva lactuca (Fig. 1k) (C) |
Green algae |
Photoprotection, Antiphotoaging, Anti-inflammatory |
Zeaxanthin, Neoxanthin, Antheraxanthin, Siphonein, Siphoxanthin |
[158] |
69 |
Porphyra sp. (R) |
Brown algae |
Anti-inflammatory, Photoprotection, Antioxidant, Antiaging |
Zeaxanthin, Alpha and Beta Carotene |
[159] |