Towards an understanding of bacterial metabolites prodigiosin and violacein and their potential for use in commercial sunscreens
International Journal of Cosmetic Science2014Vol. 37(1), pp. 98–107
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Rahul K. Suryawanshi, Chandrashekhar D. Patil, Hemant P. Borase, Chandrakant P. Narkhede, Andrew Stevenson, John E. Hallsworth, Satish V. Patil
Abstract
The bacterial pigments prodigiosin and violacein exhibited antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and were able to increase the SPF of commercial sunscreens as well as the extracts of the two plant species tested. These pigments have potential as ingredients for a new product range of and, indeed, represent a new paradigm for sunscreens that utilize substances of biological origin. We discussed the biotechnological potential of these bacterial metabolites for use in commercial sunscreens, and the need for studies of mammalian cells to determine safety.
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