Research Summary
Plant oils have been utilized for various purposes throughout history, including their integration into foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. They are now increasingly recognized for their effects on skin diseases and the restoration of cutaneous homeostasis.
This article briefly reviews the available data on the biological influences of topical skin applications of several plant oils, including olive oil, olive pomace oil, sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, safflower seed oil, argan oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, avocado oil, borage oil, jojoba oil, oat oil, pomegranate seed oil, almond oil, bitter apricot oil, rose hip oil, German chamomile oil, and shea butter.
It focuses on the therapeutic benefits of these plant oils, particularly their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on the skin, promotion of wound healing, and repair of the skin barrier.
Keywords: plant oil; barrier function; barrier repair; wound healing; inflammation; antioxidant activity; skin aging.
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