The potential of Macaranga plants as skincare cosmetic ingredients: A review

Enih Rosamah, Muhammad Taufiq Haqiqi, Agmi Sinta Putri, Harlinda Kuspradini, Irawan Wijaya Kusuma, Rudianto Amirta, Yuliansyah Yuliansyah, Wiwin Suwinarti, Swandari Paramita, Rico Ramadhan, Didi Tarmadi, Maya Ismayati, Harits Atika Ariyanta, Widya Fatriasari, Aswandi Aswandi, Cut Rizlani Kholibrina, Nur Izyan Wan Azelee, Yong Ung Kim, Enos Tangke Arung

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Abstract

The application of bioactive ingredients extracted from plants utilized as additives in various cosmetic products has gained popularity, since they are safe, with low adverse effects when applied properly, and are environmentally friendly. Moreover, the awareness of healthier cosmetic products has rapidly increased so that the exploration of screened plants with appropriate properties has attracted significant attention worldwide. This review discusses the potential of one of the fastest-growing tropical plants, Macaranga, applied in skincare cosmetics. Their interesting characteristics, such as being anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial, and their tyrosinase inhibitory effect have been comprehensively summarized. Various scientific literature works have further proven ethnopharmacological studies that explore the traditional use of Macaranga species by local people in the tropics for medicinal and skincare purposes. Therefore, we believe this will allow Macaranga to become a promising material in the future for large-scale industrial skincare cosmetics.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-12
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science
Volume13
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2023

Keywords

  • Cosmetics
  • Macaranga
  • fast-growing plant
  • industrial product
  • skincare

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