Innovations in natural cosmeceuticals : Skin health and natural products for topical and nutriceutical skin care

kin, as a protective organ of the body, is subject to many factors from within the body and from the outside environment that constantly challenge its integrity and protective functions. Diverse factors such as ultraviolet light (UV), atmospheric pollution, increased atmospheric ozone, wounds, infections, hormonal status, metabolic diseases, psychological stress and the natural process of aging have a role in causing temporary or permanent pathological changes in the skin.