Descriptors :
Skin aging , Photo-aging , Wrinkles , Phytomolecules , Cosmetics , Ayurveda
Abstract :
Skin aging involves degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) in both the epidermal and dermal layers,
it leaves visible signs on the surface of skin and the physical properties of the skin are modified. Chronological
aging is due to passage of time, whereas premature aging occurred due to some environmental
factors on skin produces visible signs such as irregular dryness, dark/light pigmentation, sallowness,
severe atrophy, telangiectases, premalignant lesions, laxity, leathery appearance and deep wrinkling.
There are several synthetic skincare cosmetics existing in the market to treat premature aging and the
most common adverse reactions of those include allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis,
phototoxic and photo-allergic reactions. Recent trends in anti-aging research projected the use of natural
products derived from ancient era after scientific validation. Ample varieties of phytomolecules such
as aloin, ginsenoside, curcumin, epicatechin, asiaticoside, ziyuglycoside I, magnolol, gallic acid, hydroxychavicol,
hydroxycinnamic acids, hydroxybenzoic acids, etc. scavenges free radicals from skin cells,
prevent trans-epidermal water loss, include a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher contribute to
protect skin from wrinkles, leading to glowing and healthy younger skin. Present era of treating aging
skin has become technologically more invasive; but herbal products including botanicals are still relevant
and combining them with molecular techniques outlined throughout this review will help to maximize
the results and maintain the desired anti-skin aging benefits.
Author/Authors :
Mukherjee, Pulok K. , Maity, Niladri , Nema, Neelesh K. , Sarkar, Birendra K.
