The hydrocolloids carrageenan and agar are the major fraction industrially extracted and
commercialized from red seaweeds. However, this type of macroalgae also contains a …

The interest in seaweeds for cosmetic, cosmeceutics, and nutricosmetics is increasing
based on the demand for natural ingredients. Seaweeds offer advantages in relation to their …

Marine algae have received great attention as natural photoprotective agents due to their
unique and exclusive bioactive substances which have been acquired as an adaptation to …

Marine macroalgae biomass is often used for the production of ingredients in cosmetics.
These ingredients can have one of the three main functions:(1) they are considered as …

The skin health benefits of seaweeds have been known since time immemorial. They are
known as potential renewable sources of bioactive metabolites that have unique structural …

To cope with the biotic and abiotic stresses experienced within their environment, marine
macroalgae have developed certain defence mechanisms including the synthesis of photo …

Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs), maximally absorbed in the wavelength region of 310–
360 nm, are widely distributed in algae, phytoplankton and microorganisms, as a class of …

Background Macroalgae are a natural source of valuable compounds for different
applications. Despite the high protein content (up to 47%) and complete essential amino …

Rhodymenia pseudopalmata lives in the intertidal zone receiving high doses of solar
radiation, including the potentially harmful UVR. Previous studies proved it ability to adapt to …

Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) have gained considerable attention as highly active
photoprotective candidates for human sunscreens. However, more studies are necessary to …