Herbal products as skincare therapeutic agents against ultraviolet radiation-induced skin disorders
Herbal medicines are known for centuries for their active ingredients made from plant parts, such as leaves, roots or flowers. In attempt to improve pharmacological properties in efficacy, incorporation of synthetic molecules and chemical substances have been widely used for skin care products. An increased awareness of photoaging resulted in development of a wide variety of cosmetic products, mainly containing titanium dioxide and zinc oxide as UV filters. As such, these formulations became a leading cause of the dermal toxicity. This scientific article brings up main environmental skin disorders and reviews plant-derived products that are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. For example, a regular intake of natural plant products as polyphenols, gained considerable attention as protective agents against the adverse effects of UV radiation. Read the full article here.