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Aug 2026
Phytol in Skin Care: From Multidimensional Pharmacological Mechanisms to Nanocarrier-Based Cosmetic Applications
Phytol, an acyclic diterpene alcohol and a key lipophilic side-chain moiety of chlorophyll, is widely distributed in nature. It exhibits potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and broad-spectrum antibacterial activities. Notably, phytol can also effectively inhibit melanin production, repair the skin barrier,...
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