MARINE-DERIVED INGREDIENTS AND THEIR POTENTIAL USE IN SKIN-LIGHTENING AND COSMETIC FORMULATIONS

The advancement and changes in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry are governed utilizing the interests of clients for biologically energetic elements obtained naturally in place of synthetic manufacture and resources. One such novel technique within the beauty enterprise is using marine life as a supply of active components like micro and macroalgae, sea corals, marine bacteria, and seaweeds as shown in within the manufacture of skin care products. Marine organisms are discovered in intense conditions or habitats and have evolved with positive beneficial homes that terrestrial organisms lack. Those traits include antioxidant, anti-wrinkling, rehydrating, skin lightening, beautifying, emollient, solar-screening, moisturizing, firming and supplying smooth texture, and shielding the pores and skin. This biodiversity from the oceans has shown amazing results and affected person compliance in the fields of cosmetology and pharmacy. Not only in cosmetics but marine based products obtained from the vast expanse of our oceans, covering 70 percent of the globe, has served as a cradle for human civilization. Thalassotherapy encompasses a diverse range of treatments, including sea bathing, seaweed applications, sand therapy, heliotherapy, and thalassoclimatotherapy. In recent years, scientific research has begun to unravel the underlying mechanisms of thalassotherapy’s therapeutic effects. Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of thalassotherapy in improving skin conditions, reducing stress, enhancing respiratory function, and promoting overall well-being. This review aims to provide a succinct overview of the evidence-based clinical applications of thalassotherapy, demonstrating it’s potential as a complementary or alternative therapy for various medical conditions.