Volume 2: Thalassotherapy and Cosmeceuticals

The book is a comprehensive review of thalassotherapy and seawater cures, and the cosmeceuticals derived from marine algae as novel sources of cosmetic ingredients. This comprehensive text offers an in-depth exploration of the research and issues related to the use of seawater and marine environment for therapies, as well as the composition of cosmeceuticals derived from seaweed. With contributions from an international team of experts, the book describes the amazing field of thalassotherapy, highlighting the characteristics of seawater, the techniques of applying seawater and the mechanisms of action, as well as the climatic factors that complement marine therapies. Of particular relevance are cosmeceuticals derived from seaweed, which have been the subject of intense research in recent years. In addition, highly topical aspects are addressed, such as nutrition linked to thalassotherapy.

M. Lourdes Mourelle, Ph.D., is a specialist in Thermalism and Thalassotherapy as a teacher in Masters Degrees and courses related to this topic. She belongs to the FA2 Research Group in the Applied Physics Department, University of Vigo, where she takes part in projects related to Thermalism, Thalassotherapy and Cosmetics. Haresh S. Kalasariya is currently working as a microbiologist in a pharmaceutical company, while also serving as an adjunct research fellow in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at INTI International University, Malaysia. With a solid foundation in academia, he has previously held the position of assistant professor in Microbiology and Phycology at Sankalchand Patel University, India, for four years, and at Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University for two years. His research expertise is rooted in the study of seaweed in cosmeceuticals, and he has actively contributed to the field through his involvement in three government-funded research projects supported by the Government of Gujarat, India.

Preface to the Series. Preface. 1. Introduction to the Thalassotherapy. 2. Seawater: Composition, Physical and Chemical Properties. 3. Seawater: Mechanisms of Action. 4. Thalassotherapy and Marine Resources: Health Benefits. 5. Seawater Cure: Techniques. 6. Marine Resources: Macro- and Microalgae. 7. Marine Resources: Marine Muds. 8. Climatotherapy and the Marine Environment. 9. Thalassotherapy and Nutrition. 10. Introduction to Cosmeceuticals. 11. Biology of Marine Macroalgae. 12. Valuable Compounds from Marine Resources in Cosmeceuticals. 13. Significance of Algal Lipids in Cosmeceutical Sector. 14. Carbohydrates and Proteins from Seaweed: A Promising Frontier in Skin Cosmeceuticals. 15. Phlorotannins in Cosmeceuticals. 16. Recent Advancement of Phenolic Compounds from Algae. 17. Current Status of Seaweed Utilization in Cosmeceuticals. 18. Looking into the Future, Addressing Challenges and Unveiling Opportunities on Utilization of Seaweed in Cosmeceuticals. Index.