Chapter 18 - Biobased materials in skin rejuvenation

Abstract

Since the dawn of time, the skin has served as the first line of defense and in the regulation of body homoeostasis as well as a means of social contact and interactions with others. Owing to this, skin aging negatively affects people’s self-confidence, which may compromise the individual’s quality of life and social well-being. Consequently, reversing skin aging has become a priority for the cosmetic and skincare industry. Many of the ground-breaking research works largely focus on rejuvenating the skin to restore its youthful glow and shine. At the forefront of this research is the use of biobased materials such as collagen, elastin, chitin, chitosan, and hyaluronic acid due to their perceived low cost, biocompatibility, and low toxicity. This chapter brings to light the characteristics of the aforementioned biobased materials and their applications in skin rejuvenation.