Specialized Plant Metabolites as Cosmeceuticals

Specialized Plant Metabolites as Cosmeceuticals offers an in-depth and authoritative exploration of medicinal plants and their bioactive secondary metabolites used in cosmetic and personal care applications. Bridging traditional knowledge with modern scientific research, the book systematically examines plant-based compounds that are increasingly shaping the future of cosmeceutical innovation. Each chapter provides detailed insights into geographical distribution, extraction methods, traditional and ethnomedicinal uses, pharmacognostic features, phytochemical composition, pharmacological activity, toxicology, and future prospects.

Key Features

• Presents comprehensive coverage of major classes of plant secondary metabolites with strong cosmeceutical potential
• Integrates traditional medicinal knowledge with contemporary scientific and industrial applications
• Explores advanced extraction and encapsulation techniques to enhance stability, efficacy, and delivery of plant metabolites in cosmeceutical formulations
• Discusses pharmacological activities, safety profiles, and toxicological considerations of plant-based cosmeceuticals
• Highlights ecofriendly, biocompatible, and cost-effective advantages of natural metabolites over synthetic compounds
• Serves as a valuable reference for professionals and students in chemistry, botany, biotechnology, microbiology, cosmetology, and pharmaceutical sciences

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 1st edition (August 21, 2024)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0443191484
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0443191480