Exploring Olive Pomace for Skincare Applications: A Review

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Rodrigues, R (Author) Other; Alves, RC (Author) Other; Beatriz B P P Oliveira (Author) FFUP

Journal

Title: Cosmetics

Vol. 12

Final page: 35

Publisher: MDPI

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Authenticus ID: P-00X-XTM

DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics10010035

Abstract (EN): The cosmetic industry is continuously searching for new active ingredients in an effort to attend to consumer demands which, in recent years, are focused on more natural and environmentally friendly products, obtained from sustainable resources. Nevertheless, they are required to provide cosmetologically appealing skincare products, ultimately with the purpose of improving skin appearance. The olive oil industry generates a large amount of liquid and semi-solid by-products such as olive pomace. Their phytotoxicity impairs safe disposal, so valorization strategies that promote by-product reuse are needed, which may include skincare products. Hydroxytyrosol is the main phenolic compound present in olive pomace and possesses biological effects that make it a desirable active compound for cosmetic formulations such as antioxidant and anti-aging activities as well as photoprotector, depigmenting, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions. Other compounds present in olive pomace can also have functional properties and skin-related benefits. However, the application of this by-product can be a challenge in terms of formulation's design, stability, and proven efficacy, so appropriate methodologies should be used to validate its incorporation and may include extraction and further encapsulation of bioactive compounds in order to achieve effective and aesthetic appealing skincare products.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 17