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Dorota Kasprzak1, Natalia Dycha2,3, Magdalena Michalak-Tomczyk4
1Department of Beauty Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Vincent Pol University, 2 Choiny Str., 20-816 Lublin, Poland.
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Sonchus asper (L.) Hill is a widely distributed plant traditionally used as both a food source and a medicinal herb. In recent years, increasing interest in natural, safe, and effective cosmetic ingredients has highlighted the potential of plant-derived bioactive compounds. This review provides an overview of the biological properties of S. asper, with particular emphasis on its relevance in cosmetic applications. The plant is characterized by a rich profile of primary and secondary metabolites, including amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, phenolic acids, flavonoids, coumarins, and terpenoids. These compounds contribute to a broad spectrum of biological activities, such as strong free radical scavenging activity, modulation of inflammatory pathways, and inhibition of the growth of selected skin-associated pathogens, suggesting its potential as a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient.
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