The Photoprotective Effect of Curcumin on Skin Exposed to Ultraviolet Radiation

Introduction: Curcumin is an active ingredient mainly found in the Curcuma species’ rhizomes. It is a phenol with biological effects, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, wound healing, and antineoplastic. This paper aims to provide a systematic review of the literature on the phot...

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Main Authors: Aletheia Threskeia, Siti Khaerunnisa, Ahmad K. Al-Khazaleh, Indri Safitri Mukono
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer – Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/bhsj.bhsj_19_24
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author Aletheia Threskeia
Siti Khaerunnisa
Ahmad K. Al-Khazaleh
Indri Safitri Mukono
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Siti Khaerunnisa
Ahmad K. Al-Khazaleh
Indri Safitri Mukono
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description Introduction: Curcumin is an active ingredient mainly found in the Curcuma species’ rhizomes. It is a phenol with biological effects, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, wound healing, and antineoplastic. This paper aims to provide a systematic review of the literature on the photoprotective effect of curcumin on skin irradiated by ultraviolet (UV) light (in vivo studies). Methods: This systematic review was done in compliance with PRISMA guidelines. We searched articles from Science Direct, Web of Science, Scopus, and PUBMED databases using specific search strategies. Results: Of the 805 articles identified, nine articles met the inclusion criteria. Curcumin, given orally or topically, was found to have a photoprotective effect on UV-exposed skin. Researchers found that curcumin protects against oxidants, reduces inflammation, prevents aging due to UV exposure, reduces epidermal thickness, reduces wrinkles, decreases inflammatory cytokines, and increases collagen density. Administration of curcumin in its pure form or from the extraction of Curcuma species showed similar good results. Conclusion: These review results show that curcumin can be an effective photoprotective compound used on UV-irradiated skin. Therefore, curcumin usage as an adjuvant along with sunscreen and other cosmetic products should be considered.
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spelling doaj-art-8518b4c4aa3b41f3995a5cecd77695d82025-01-07T05:16:20ZengWolters Kluwer – Medknow PublicationsBiomolecular and Health Science Journal2620-86362024-12-017214515110.4103/bhsj.bhsj_19_24The Photoprotective Effect of Curcumin on Skin Exposed to Ultraviolet RadiationAletheia ThreskeiaSiti KhaerunnisaAhmad K. Al-KhazalehIndri Safitri MukonoIntroduction: Curcumin is an active ingredient mainly found in the Curcuma species’ rhizomes. It is a phenol with biological effects, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, wound healing, and antineoplastic. This paper aims to provide a systematic review of the literature on the photoprotective effect of curcumin on skin irradiated by ultraviolet (UV) light (in vivo studies). Methods: This systematic review was done in compliance with PRISMA guidelines. We searched articles from Science Direct, Web of Science, Scopus, and PUBMED databases using specific search strategies. Results: Of the 805 articles identified, nine articles met the inclusion criteria. Curcumin, given orally or topically, was found to have a photoprotective effect on UV-exposed skin. Researchers found that curcumin protects against oxidants, reduces inflammation, prevents aging due to UV exposure, reduces epidermal thickness, reduces wrinkles, decreases inflammatory cytokines, and increases collagen density. Administration of curcumin in its pure form or from the extraction of Curcuma species showed similar good results. Conclusion: These review results show that curcumin can be an effective photoprotective compound used on UV-irradiated skin. Therefore, curcumin usage as an adjuvant along with sunscreen and other cosmetic products should be considered.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/bhsj.bhsj_19_24agingcurcuminhuman and healthphotoprotectiveultraviolet radiation
spellingShingle Aletheia Threskeia
Siti Khaerunnisa
Ahmad K. Al-Khazaleh
Indri Safitri Mukono
The Photoprotective Effect of Curcumin on Skin Exposed to Ultraviolet Radiation
Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
aging
curcumin
human and health
photoprotective
ultraviolet radiation
title The Photoprotective Effect of Curcumin on Skin Exposed to Ultraviolet Radiation
title_full The Photoprotective Effect of Curcumin on Skin Exposed to Ultraviolet Radiation
title_fullStr The Photoprotective Effect of Curcumin on Skin Exposed to Ultraviolet Radiation
title_full_unstemmed The Photoprotective Effect of Curcumin on Skin Exposed to Ultraviolet Radiation
title_short The Photoprotective Effect of Curcumin on Skin Exposed to Ultraviolet Radiation
title_sort photoprotective effect of curcumin on skin exposed to ultraviolet radiation
topic aging
curcumin
human and health
photoprotective
ultraviolet radiation
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/bhsj.bhsj_19_24
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