Lipids from Microalgae for Cosmetic Applications

In recent years, there has been considerable interest in using microalgal lipids the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Several species can accumulate appreciable lipid quantities therefore are characterized as oleaginous. formulations, their derivatives one of main ingredients. Different classes great moisturizing, emollient, softening agents, work surfactants emulsifiers, give consistence to products, color fragrance carriers, act preservatives maintain products integrity, be part molecules delivery system. past, chemicals have widely used but today’s market customers’ demands oriented towards natural products. Microalgae an extraordinary source other many bioactive molecules. Scientists’ attention microalgae cultivation for industrial application is increasing. For high costs associated, commercialization still not very widespread. The possibility use biomass various purposes could make more economically competitive.