Biologically active components for cosmeceutical use extracted from Chaetomorpha aerea

Abstract

Background: The utilization of seaweed-based biologically active components in cosmeceutical formulations has been extensively rising due to skin health-promoting effects. Seaweeds have varieties of biologically active components and possess potential benefits in skincare products. Methods: Hence, the present study was done to characterize the bioactive constituents of green seaweed Chaetomorpha aerea by using the gas chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry technique in ethanolic and methanolic extracts for presenting its cosmetic potential. Results: In analysis, a total of twenty-one different components were found in both the extracts. Their cosmetic potentials have been studied based on previous research studies. In addition, we characterized 9-octadecenoic acid [Z]-, phenylmethyl ester which belongs to benzyloxycarbonyls class. This compound exhibits promising applications in the cosmeceutical sector. This compound has a target peak percentage area (16.64%) with a retention time (39.1 min) in methanolic extract. Conclusion: The incorporation of seaweed-based bioactive components in cosmetics has been extensively growing due to its skin health-promoting effects.