Published in Scientific Bulletin. Series F. Biotechnologies, Vol. XXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Petronela MUNTEANU, Adina NICHITA, Florentina Vinica BARBU, Laura FEODOROV, Laura-Dorina DINU, Emanuel VAMANU
Aging could be considered a chronic disorder that comes with more devastating traits than we could imagine or see, both at cellular and molecular levels. The paper aimed to summarize the molecular mechanisms of ageing and to emphasize some plants which have antigenotoxic properties that can be linked to antiaging features. In cosmeceutical manufacturing, using natural and organic ingredients is the best way to maintain and offer skin rejuvenation qualities. Moreover, the synergy between plant phytochemicals can enhance the overall antiaging effect, addressing multiple aspects of skin aging simultaneously. There are tremendous antigenotoxic plants provided by nature, while few of them have antiaging features, such as: Trichilia emetica, Psoralea corylifolia, Ximenia americana, Schinziophyton rautanenii, and Hypericum perforatum. Thus, the review outlined their benefits in order to reveal their therapeutic potential in the cosmetic industry.
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