| abstract |
Compositions and methods relating to partially hydrolyzed fucoidan for use in skin care compositions are described. Fucoidan from brown seaweeds is partially hydrolyzed and then mixed with other ingredients for use as a' skin care composition in cream, lotion, ointment, or other form. The fucoidan is partially hydrolyzed with acid and heat. The partially hydrolyzed fucoidan may also be sulfonated. Other ingredients that may be included in the skin care composition include anti-wrinkle compounds, radiation protecting agents, fragrances, proteins, colorants or coloring agents, lipids, vitamins, botanical extracts, glycolipids, polymers, and copolymers, and the like. An article with skin-protecting and moisturizing compound includes a tissue substrate, a base, and partially hydrolyzed fucoidan. |