Screening for New Cosmeceuticals from Brown Algae Fucus vesiculosus with Antioxidant and Photo-Protecting Properties.

ABSTRACT: Phlorotannins play a role in biological functions to protect the cells against UV and oxidative damage in brown algae. We hypothesized that these compounds can function as photo-protectors and antioxidants in skin care formulations. Two types of extracts (water (FV-WE) and 67% v/v ethanol (FV-EE)) from Fucus vesiculosus were obtained with a phlorotannin content between 7-14% in dry extract. Exposure to sun light during growth was included as a factor on the phlorotannin content but did not influence the phlorotannin content. However, green colored F. vesiculosus had lower total phenolic content (TPC) (FV-WE = 6.9 g GAE 100 g^-1 dw, FV-EE = 7.8 g GAE 100 g^-1 dw) compared to those with a yellow/brownish color (FV-WE = 10.4-13.7 g GAE 100 g

SUBMITTER: Hermund DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9697279 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature