Hendra Munandar

Mr. Hendra Munandar


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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

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4 August 2017 in Cosmetics
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ESEvi Siahaan
Evi Siahaan
Ratih PangestutiRatih Pangestuti
Ratih Pangestuti
HMHendra Munandar
Hendra Munandar
Se-Kwon KimSe-Kwon Kim
Se-Kwon Kim
Cosmeceutical, a new term in the cosmetic industry, refers to cosmetic products that contain active ingredients and have medicinal benefits. Cosmeceuticals have attracted increased attention because of their beneficial effects on human health. Sea cucumbers, belonging to the class Holothuroidea, marine invertebrates, are rich in bioactive compounds, including saponin, chondroitin sulphate, collagen, amino acids, and phenols. These bioactive compounds have diverse functional roles as a secondary metabolite and these properties can be applied to the developments of novel cosmeceuticals. This review provides an overview the application of sea cucumber derivatives for cosmeceuticals. Further, prospects and trends of sea cucumber in cosmeceuticals industry were also discussed. The proper development of sea cucumber bioactive compounds will be helpful in cosmeceutical product development and industry.