Chinjoo Negin, Golzary Abooali
School of Biology, Damghan University, Damghan, Iran.
School of Environment, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, P.O. Box 14155-6135, Tehran, Iran.
Biotechnol Rep (Amst). 2025 Aug 6;47:e00911. doi: 10.1016/j.btre.2025.e00911. eCollection 2025 Sep.
Microalgae are attracting growing interest in the cosmetics industry due to their rich content of antioxidants, vitamins, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which offer anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and photoprotective benefits. Current research primarily focuses on individual species and isolated bioactive compounds. Several challenges persist, including scalability, cost-effective production, low biomass yields, and regulatory constraints. From an environmental perspective, microalgae can be sustainably cultivated on non-arable land, using recycled water and capturing CO₂, thus reducing carbon emissions. Technological advancements, such as photobioreactor systems, have further enhanced resource efficiency and minimized ecological impact. This review explores multiple microalgal species and their combined bioactive potential for innovative cosmetic formulations. By integrating green extraction techniques and circular economy principles, microalgae-based products can meet rising consumer demand for clean beauty while promoting sustainability. With increasing clinical evidence and ongoing technological progress, microalgae hold significant promise for driving eco-friendly innovation in the cosmetics sector.
微藻因其富含抗氧化剂、维生素和多不饱和脂肪酸而在化妆品行业中越来越受到关注，这些成分具有抗老化、抗炎和光保护作用。目前的研究主要集中在单个物种和分离出的生物活性化合物上。仍然存在一些挑战，包括可扩展性、经济高效的生产、低生物量产量和监管限制。从环境角度来看，微藻可以在非耕地上可持续种植，使用循环水并捕获二氧化碳，从而减少碳排放。光生物反应器系统等技术进步进一步提高了资源效率，并将生态影响降至最低。本综述探讨了多种微藻物种及其在创新化妆品配方中的综合生物活性潜力。通过整合绿色提取技术和循环经济原则，基于微藻的产品可以满足消费者对清洁美容日益增长的需求，同时促进可持续发展。随着临床证据的增加和技术的不断进步，微藻在推动化妆品行业的环保创新方面具有巨大潜力。
