CIIMAR study discovers cyanobacterial extracts rich in carotenoids with potential as anti-inflammatory ingredients for the skin.
In response to the growing demand for anti-inflammatory solutions for skin conditions, the CIIMAR study reveals that extracts rich in carotenoids originating from marine cyanobacteria are strong anti-inflammatory ingredients for the skin with dermatological and cosmetic applications of natural, sustainable and vegan origin.
The study “Carotenoids from cyanobacteria modulate iNOS and inhibit the production of inflammatory mediators: Promising agents for the treatment of inflammatory conditions” was carried out in the context of the doctoral work of student Janaina Morone from CIIMAR’s Blue Biotechnology, Environment and Health research group and demonstrates that the carotenoid profile of cyanobacteria is efficient in reducing the production of inflammatory response mediators and emphasises the high value for biotechnological application of cyanobacterial extracts rich in carotenoids in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.
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