Biopigments of Microbial Origin and Their Application in the Cosmetic Industry
Along with serving as a source of color, many microbial pigments have gained attention as interesting bioactive molecules with potential health advantages. These pigments have several applications in the food, agrochemical, medicine, and cosmetic industries. They have attracted the attention of thes...
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| description | Along with serving as a source of color, many microbial pigments have gained attention as interesting bioactive molecules with potential health advantages. These pigments have several applications in the food, agrochemical, medicine, and cosmetic industries. They have attracted the attention of these industries due to their high production value, low cost, stability, and biodegradability. Recently, many consumers worldwide have noted the impact of synthetic dyes; thus, natural pigments are more in demand than synthetic colors. On the other hand, the cosmetic industry has been moving toward greener manufacturing, from the formulation to the packaging material. Microbial pigments have several applications in the field of cosmetics due to their photoprotection, antioxidant, and antiaging properties, including inhibiting melanogenesis and acting as natural colorants for cosmetics, as some microorganisms are rich in pigments. More investigations are required to estimate the safety and efficacy of employing microbial pigments in cosmetic products. Furthermore, it is necessary to obtain information about DNA sequencing, metabolic pathways, and genetic engineering. In addition, unique habitats should be explored for novel pigments and new producing strains. Thus, new microbial pigments could be of consideration to the cosmetic industry, as they are ideal for future cosmetics with positive health effects. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c9606ec2743644f0bc69bc167bbab3282023-11-17T18:49:39ZengMDPI AGCosmetics2079-92842023-03-011024710.3390/cosmetics10020047Biopigments of Microbial Origin and Their Application in the Cosmetic IndustryManal Jameel Kiki0Department of Biology, College of Science, The University of Jeddah, Jeddah 23218, Saudi ArabiaAlong with serving as a source of color, many microbial pigments have gained attention as interesting bioactive molecules with potential health advantages. These pigments have several applications in the food, agrochemical, medicine, and cosmetic industries. They have attracted the attention of these industries due to their high production value, low cost, stability, and biodegradability. Recently, many consumers worldwide have noted the impact of synthetic dyes; thus, natural pigments are more in demand than synthetic colors. On the other hand, the cosmetic industry has been moving toward greener manufacturing, from the formulation to the packaging material. Microbial pigments have several applications in the field of cosmetics due to their photoprotection, antioxidant, and antiaging properties, including inhibiting melanogenesis and acting as natural colorants for cosmetics, as some microorganisms are rich in pigments. More investigations are required to estimate the safety and efficacy of employing microbial pigments in cosmetic products. Furthermore, it is necessary to obtain information about DNA sequencing, metabolic pathways, and genetic engineering. In addition, unique habitats should be explored for novel pigments and new producing strains. Thus, new microbial pigments could be of consideration to the cosmetic industry, as they are ideal for future cosmetics with positive health effects.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/2/47natural pigmentsbiopigmentsmicrobial pigmentscosmeticscosmeceuticalsbiological activity |
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| title | Biopigments of Microbial Origin and Their Application in the Cosmetic Industry |
| title_full | Biopigments of Microbial Origin and Their Application in the Cosmetic Industry |
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| title_short | Biopigments of Microbial Origin and Their Application in the Cosmetic Industry |
| title_sort | biopigments of microbial origin and their application in the cosmetic industry |
| topic | natural pigments biopigments microbial pigments cosmetics cosmeceuticals biological activity |
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