ABSTRACT
Marine resources have been well recognized for their biologically active substances with a great potential to be used as cosmetics (Kim et al., 2008). Capitalizing on the growing need to look younger through natural and organic means, the need of marine biotechnology is the best way to help aging and in™ammation, minimize the formation of free radicals, and slow the degradation of the skin. Moreover, much attention has been paid recently by the young generation to beauty as well as maintaining a young appearance with novel cosmetics containing natural bioactive ingredients. Therefore, the search for safe and inexpensive natural bioactive ingredients from marine resources as cosmetic ingredients is promising, and a few potential examples follow.
