A Review: Seaweed as a Skin Care and Enormous Human Health Benefits

Seaweed is the name given to species of marine plants and algae that grow in ocean, river, and lakes. It have common name for countless species of marine plants and algae. Seaweed is the marine macro algae are primitive non- flowering plants without true root and stem which have loose colloquial term encompassing macroscopic, multicellular, benthic marine algae. The seaweeds can be classified by use (as food, medicine, fertilizer and industrial etc.). It plays an important role in human health & skin care cosmetic product. The seaweeds produce specific biological properties which are used as a several industrial applications such as functional foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmeceuticals industry. In cosmeceuticals industry it heals acne, rosacea, and sensitive skin. It diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkle and it have ability to brighten and moisturizes the skin. The advantages of Seaweeds have an important role in modulating chronic disease. It contains antioxidant compounds such as (phlorotannins, pigments, tocopherols, and polysaccharides). The reviewed literature focus on the multifunctional properties of seaweeds will improve natural based products specially the ability to incorporate these functional properties with its various applications.