Potential Applications of Lilium Plants in Cosmetics: A Comprehensive Review Based on Research Papers and Patents

Abstract

The application of cosmetics is indispensable in our current society. In recent years, with an increasing awareness of the long-term health benefits of naturally sourced ingredients, plant-based cosmetic products have gained increasing attention. Lilium belongs to the Liliaceae family, which is one of the main plant families used in cosmetics for skin care treatment. A large number of studies have shown that Lilium plants are rich in components such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, and polysaccharides, with high potential for cosmetic applications. However, the application of lilies in cosmetics has not been systematically reported. This knowledge gap can easily lead to the neglect of its application in cosmetics because lilies are most familiar as ornamental plants. Integrating academic papers and patent publications, we analyzed the potential cosmetic application ingredients in lily, as well as their applications in cosmetics and related efficacy. Patent analysis showed that applications for lily-related cosmetic patents are mainly concentrated in East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. The application of lilies involves all aspects of cosmetics, such as sunscreens, facial cleansers, facial masks, conditioners, and so on. Its functions are also rich and diverse, including antiaging, radiation protective, whitening, moisturizing, freckle removal, acne treatment, and hair regeneration promotion. In addition, lilies are compatible with the application of other herbs. Moreover, with a change in people’s consumption concepts and the consideration of long-term health benefits, lily-based food and medicine innovation with health care and beautification effects may be a promising direction.

Effect of Microwave Treatments Combined with Hot-Air Drying on Phytochemical Profiles and Antioxidant Activities in Lily Bulbs (Lilium lancifolium)

“…It is supposed that the presence of varying amounts of polysaccharides or other secondary metabolites from lily bulb extract exerts greater antioxidant potentials that mask the effects of phenolics or that the specific phenolic species present in the system are not adequately quantifiable [ 12 , 22 ]. According to reports in the published literature, polysaccharides, which make up 10–36% of the dry weight of the bulb, are one of the richest carbohydrate components in the lily and have potent antioxidant activities as assessed by DPPH [ 23 , 24 ]. A recent study showed a significant positive correlation between some alkaloids, terpenoids, and other substances in lily, which may be important antioxidants [ 25 ].…”

Emerging Plant Intoxications in Domestic Animals: A European Perspective

“…771–773). It is an ornamental flower, frequently cultivated as a house plant (potted plant) or garden plant for its unique esthetic, medicinal, and edible values [ 23 , 60 ].…”

Anti-Melanogenic Effects of Lilium lancifolium Root Extract via Downregulation of PKA/CREB and MAPK/CREB Signaling Pathways in B16F10 Cells

“…Based on the abundance of these bioactive substances, cosmetic ingredients derived from Lilium plants have been utilized for anti-aging, radiation protection, moisturization, acne treatment, and hair growth promotion. However, no study has investigated the anti-melanogenic effects of L. lancifolium [62]. Prior to assessing the anti-melanogenic effects of LRE, its potential cytotoxicity was examined in B16F10 cells (Figure 1A).…”