Abstract: The rapid development of modern science and technology brought new opportunities for cosmetics industry.The development of cosmetics had transferred from the basic products targeting on cleansing and moisturizing to the effective cosmetics with beneficial of anti-aging or skin beauty.Cosmeceuticals generated under this background.Marine algae were rich sources of bioactive compounds with various biological activities and had been widely used in cosmeceutical products.This paper mainly reviewed the bioactive components beneficial to skin health derived from marine algae and their application in cosmeceuticals.

Key words: marine algae, cosmeceuticals, skin whitening, photoprotective, anti-aging