07 Jul 2022 --- Researchers at the International University Vietnam find that phytocosmetics are making a long-awaited comeback after being pushed aside by a wave of interest in synthetic products. They performed a literature search to review updates behind the potential use of flavonoids in cosmetic applications. Notably, antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and photoprotective activities were recognized. Phytocosmetics is an old sub-discipline of cosmetology that mainly uses plant extracts in beauty treatments.
