Abstract: As individuals age, their skin undergoes physiological decline and aging due to a variety of internal and external factors. This process manifests in visible signs such as increased wrinkles, pigmentation changes, sagging, dryness and roughness, enlarged pores, and dilated capillaries. Anthocyanins (ACNs) exhibit a diverse array of physiological activities and demonstrate significant potential for delaying the aging of the skin. However, the structural instability and low bioavailability of ACNs considerably hinder their practical application. This article discusses the factors that influence the stability and bioavailability of ACNs as well as methods to enhance these properties. Furthermore, it elaborates on the role of ACNs in mitigating skin aging through various mechanisms, including inhibition of oxidative stress, promotion of collagen synthesis, suppression of inflammatory responses, reduction in melanin production, and repair of DNA damage associated with skin aging. In summary, ACNs hold considerable promise for use in anti-aging interventions for the skin and show potential applications across food nutrition, health care and beauty sectors, as well as clinical treatments.