Abstract
Mesoamerica
is
a region of high diversity, which complement the biological richness
with a
profound value for this local biodiversity by its inhabitants, including
diverse applications such as flavors, aromas, spices and condiments,
dyes and
colorants; food (grains, oilseeds, fruits, herbs), and medicinal plants,
herbals and cosmetics. This minireview paper deals with the historical
usage of
plants for hair and skin care, and the recent investigations conducted
in
Guatemala on antioxidant activity, colorant evaluation, solar protection
and
tyrosinase inhibition potential for skin clearing of native species from
the
Mesoamerican biodiversity. Several native species from the Mesoamerican
biodiversity are potentially useful for application in the phytocosmetic
industry. Based on recent studies in Guatemala the following species are
suggest
for further assessment. For antioxidant activity and colorant
properties, Litsea guatemalensis, Piper jacquemontianum,
Rhizophora magle, Smilax domingensis and Tagetes lucida, for solar
protection activity Phlebodium pseudoaureum, and, for anti-tyrosinase
activity Piper variabile. It is suggested
a joint effort from the academic and industrial sectors for a
multinational
cooperation in order to develop new phytocosmetic materials and products
within
an innovative and sustainable approach.
Key words
Smilax domingensis, tyrosinase inhibition, solar protection, Antioxidants
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