Biotechnology Applied to Cosmetics and Aesthetic Medicines

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2020

Authors

Gomes, C (Author) Other; Silva, AC (Author) Other; Marques, AC (Author) Other; Lobo, JS (Author) Other; Maria Helena Amaral (Author) FFUP; Marques AC (Author) FFUP; Sousa Lobo JM (Author) FFUP

Journal

Title: Cosmetics

Vol. 7

Final page: 33

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 12 Citations

Scopus - 13 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00S-3ZV

DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics7020033

Abstract (EN): Biotechnology uses microorganisms and/or enzymes to obtain specific products through fermentative processes and/or genetic engineering techniques. Examples of these products are active ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, kojic acid, resveratrol, and some enzymes, which are used in skin anti-aging products. In addition, certain growth factors, algae, stem cells, and peptides have been included in cosmetics and aesthetic medicines. Thus, biotechnology, cosmetics and aesthetic medicines are now closely linked, through the production of high-quality active ingredients, which are more effective and safer. This work describes the most used active ingredients that are produced from biotechnological processes. Although there are a vast number of active ingredients, the number of biotechnological active ingredients reported in the literature is not significantly high.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 14