Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Lily Zhong¹  Tzu-Kai Lin²  Juan Luis Santiago³ 

[1] California State University, Los Angeles, School of Nursing, 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USA;Department of Dermatology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 83301, Taiwan;Dermatology Service & Translational Research Unit (UIT), Hospital General Universitario de Ciudad Real, 13005 Ciudad Real, Spain;

关键词: plant oil;    barrier function;    barrier repair;    wound healing;    inflammation;    antioxidant activity;    skin aging;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijms19010070

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Plant oils have been utilized for a variety of purposes throughout history, with their integration into foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. They are now being increasingly recognized for their effects on both skin diseases and the restoration of cutaneous homeostasis. This article briefly reviews the available data on biological influences of topical skin applications of some plant oils (olive oil, olive pomace oil, sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, safflower seed oil, argan oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, avocado oil, borage oil, jojoba oil, oat oil, pomegranate seed oil, almond oil, bitter apricot oil, rose hip oil, German chamomile oil, and shea butter). Thus, it focuses on the therapeutic benefits of these plant oils according to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on the skin, promotion of wound healing and repair of skin barrier.

【 授权许可】

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