Herbs have been used in medicines and cosmetics from centuries. Their potential to treat
different skin diseases, to adorn and improve the skin appearance is well-known. As …

Amongst the countless marine organisms, seaweeds are considered as one of the richest
sources of biologically active ingredients having powerful biological activities. Seaweeds or …

Human skin is constantly exposed to damaging ultraviolet radiation (UVR), which induces a
number of acute and chronic disorders. To reduce the risk of UV-induced skin injury, people …

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 …

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 …

Methyl jasmonate (MeJA) is a plant growth regulator belonging to the jasmonate family. It
plays an important role as a possible airborne signaling molecule mediating intra-and inter …

Porphyra sensu lato belongs to Bangiales, the most genetically diverse order of red algae.
Porphyra or Pyropia is widely cultivated in East Asian countries, such as China, Japan, and …

Light is essential for plants, but excessive light is damaging to plant health. Photoprotection
is defined as the prevention against damaging effects of intense solar radiation. Plants have …

Various facts demonstrated that UVB is harmful to organisms. Sunscreen compounds are
usually used to prevent the excessive damage caused by UVB. However, certain …

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 …