Tropical Biomass for an Anti-aging Agent

Aging is a normal process related to some factors, especially genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. The effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations, telomere shortening, and hormonal alterations are all mechanisms for aging skin. It is well-reported that ROS is one of the leading causes of skin aging and is closely related to it. Natural products promise the uniqueness of diverse resources and fewer adverse side effects. Some natural products have recently been discovered to slow aging and lengthen longevity. Interestingly, studies show that various chemical substances of tropical biomass, also called phytochemicals, have been investigated to possess potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties are essential to developing natural anti-aging agents. The tropical forest provides a diversity of plants and other biomass that have the potential to become essential sources of phytochemicals. This article reviews the potential of tropical plants and phytochemicals as natural anti-aging agents as an alternative to available anti-aging agents.