Characterization and evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of algal alginate; a potential natural protective for cosmetics

Selin Sayın; Tolga Depci; Mehmet Naz; Selda Sezer; Merve Gökşin Karaaslan; Aycan Aras; Sinem Uğur; Zafer Çetin; Eyüp İlker Saygılı; Burhan Ateş

Characterization and evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of algal alginate; a potential natural protective for cosmetics

Abstract

Sargassum vulgare was sampled by free dives in Iskenderun Bay, Hatay, Turkey, in September 2018. Sargassum vulgare is a material with high economic value because it has compounds that can be used in medical applications such as alginic acid and at the same time it contains carbohydrates and vitamins. Alginates were extracted with a sequential extraction protocol from Sargassum vulgare. Structural characterization of alginate obtained from Sargassum vulgare was determined by FT-IR spectrum, phase structure by XRD diffractometer, and surface morphology by SEM image. Within the scope of the study, alginate obtained from Sargassum vulgare and herbal preservative 705 used in the field of cosmetics were compared. After pretreatment of Sargassum vulgare with ethanol, alginate extraction was performed. Microorganisms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Aspergillus brasiliensis were used to examine the antimicrobial activity of the obtained alginate and showed that the contamination risk was tolerable for all microorganisms examined on the seventh day of incubation. Alginate obtained from Sargassum vulgare was found to be more effective than herbal preservative 705 at 0 hours. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus are microorganisms with the highest effect in the 0 hour. Since alginate obtained from Sargassum vulgare is more effective on microorganisms in a shorter time than herbal preservative 705, it is predicted that it can be a product that can be used in the field of cosmetics.

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English

Subjects

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Selin Sayın ^*
0000-0002-7497-388X
Türkiye

Tolga Depci
0000-0001-9562-8068
Türkiye

Mehmet Naz
0000-0002-5129-8498
Türkiye

Selda Sezer
0000-0002-3136-1250
Türkiye

Merve Gökşin Karaaslan
0000-0003-2645-808X
Türkiye

Aycan Aras
Türkiye

Sinem Uğur
0000-0003-4309-7415
Türkiye

Zafer Çetin
Türkiye

Eyüp İlker Saygılı
Türkiye

Burhan Ateş
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 28, 2025

Submission Date

January 27, 2021

Acceptance Date

November 18, 2021

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Year 2022 Volume: 26 Number: 1

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APA

Sayın, S., Depci, T., Naz, M., Sezer, S., Karaaslan, M. G., Aras, A., Uğur, S., Çetin, Z., Saygılı, E. İ., & Ateş, B. (2025). Characterization and evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of algal alginate; a potential natural protective for cosmetics. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, 26(1), 198-209. https://izlik.org/JA59UF75BL

AMA

1.Sayın S, Depci T, Naz M, et al. Characterization and evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of algal alginate; a potential natural protective for cosmetics. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;26(1):198-209. https://izlik.org/JA59UF75BL

Chicago

Sayın, Selin, Tolga Depci, Mehmet Naz, et al. 2025. “Characterization and Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Properties of Algal Alginate; A Potential Natural Protective for Cosmetics”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 26 (1): 198-209. https://izlik.org/JA59UF75BL.

EndNote

Sayın S, Depci T, Naz M, Sezer S, Karaaslan MG, Aras A, Uğur S, Çetin Z, Saygılı Eİ, Ateş B (June 1, 2025) Characterization and evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of algal alginate; a potential natural protective for cosmetics. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 26 1 198–209.

IEEE

[1]S. Sayın et al., “Characterization and evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of algal alginate; a potential natural protective for cosmetics”, J. Res. Pharm., vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 198–209, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA59UF75BL

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Sayın, Selin - Depci, Tolga - Naz, Mehmet - Sezer, Selda - Karaaslan, Merve Gökşin - Aras, Aycan - Uğur, Sinem - Çetin, Zafer - Saygılı, Eyüp İlker - Ateş, Burhan. “Characterization and Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Properties of Algal Alginate; A Potential Natural Protective for Cosmetics”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 26/1 (June 1, 2025): 198-209. https://izlik.org/JA59UF75BL.

JAMA

1.Sayın S, Depci T, Naz M, Sezer S, Karaaslan MG, Aras A, Uğur S, Çetin Z, Saygılı Eİ, Ateş B. Characterization and evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of algal alginate; a potential natural protective for cosmetics. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;26:198–209.

MLA

Sayın, Selin, et al. “Characterization and Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Properties of Algal Alginate; A Potential Natural Protective for Cosmetics”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, vol. 26, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 198-09, https://izlik.org/JA59UF75BL.

Vancouver

1.Selin Sayın, Tolga Depci, Mehmet Naz, Selda Sezer, Merve Gökşin Karaaslan, Aycan Aras, Sinem Uğur, Zafer Çetin, Eyüp İlker Saygılı, Burhan Ateş. Characterization and evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of algal alginate; a potential natural protective for cosmetics. J. Res. Pharm. [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;26(1):198-209. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA59UF75BL