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Pol J Cosmetol 2023, 26(1): 1-11pl  Moringa oleifera (drumstick tree) - a new, exotic species with cosmetic significanceMarta Klimek-Szczykutowicz 1/, Angelika Rutka 2/, Halina Ekiert 2/, Agnieszka Szopa 2/ 1/ Zakład Dermatologii, Kosmetologii i Chirurgii Estetycznej, Instytut Nauk Medycznych, Collegium Medicum, Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach 2/ Katedra i Zakład Botaniki Farmaceutycznej, Wydział Farmaceutyczny, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Collegium Medicum w Krakowie Summary The aim of the work was to review the latest scientific research and cosmetic applications of drumstick tree – Moringa oleifera. The article presents the botanical and ecological characteristics as well as the sources of this species obtaining. The main active ingredients of M. oleifera are phenolic acids, flavonoids, glucosinolates, proteins, fatty acids, vitamins and mineral salts. These compounds determine the anticancer, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antidepressant, antidiabetic, antibacterial and antifungal properties of leaf, seed, bark and root extracts. These activities determine the use of the species as a nutraceutical and health-promoting plant. M. oleifera is increasingly the subject of studies focusing on its use in cosmetology. Antioxidant, whitening, protective against ultraviolet radiation, anti-aging, wound healing and alleviating psoriasis effects have been demonstrated. The particular attention is paid to the review of scientific studies on the cosmetic properties and safety of M. oleifera. In addition, the ingredients and raw materials obtained from M. oleifera, approved according to the CosIng database for the production of cosmetics, are presented. The work is enriched with examples of market cosmetic formulations containing M. oleifera available all over the world. Key words: Moringa oleifera, drumstick tree, chemical composition, cosmetic use, biological activity, plant cosmetics, fitocosmetics |