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Green Cosmetics: Syncing Nature and Hygiene

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Products and Services".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 March 2024) | Viewed by 7110

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Thanaporn Amnuaikit

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Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90112, Thailand
Interests: formulation development of natural product for cosmetics; topical and transdermal drug delivery systems
Dr. Wiwat Pichayakorn

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Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90112, Thailand
Interests: applications of natural polymer in pharmaceutical technology, formulation development in pharmaceutical, drug delivery systems
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Dr. Veerawat Teeranachaideekul

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Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, 447 Sri-Ayuthaya Rajathevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Interests: cosmetics (skin care, make up, efficacy and safety testing); dermal delivery; food supplement

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Cosmetic products are used in daily life for enhancing beauty, keeping skin clean, and protecting skin from dust and sun. Cosmetics not only provide good hygiene, but they can also boost confidence during social interactions. Currently, there are many kinds of infectious diseases; thus, it is essential for people to keep clean and maintain proper hygiene to help with preventing serious illnesses. Therefore, utilizing cosmetic or cosmeceutical products can bring a positive impact to users and can also nourish their skin, which can essentially make them healthier as well.

Recent trends in the world market focus on the development of cosmetics and cosmeceutical products made from natural ingredients made from organic or healthy materials. As the name implies, the concept of green cosmetics concentrates on production of environmentally friendly products from nature-sourced ingredients by eco-friendly processes. Since sustainability will be of great importance in the production of green cosmetic products, it is necessary to consider sustainable materials such as renewable ingredients and by-products from industries and agriculture. Furthermore, discovering new sources or new natural ingredients is one of the many ways in improving sustainability when it comes to green cosmetics.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to):

  • Cosmetic products using natural ingredients produced from renewable plants and bacteria sources or by-products of production of industrial/agricultural raw materials;
  • Novel material(s) from nature that have been proven to be safe with a scientific principle for potential use in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals for beauty, health, and hygiene;
  • Production processes in any steps of ingredients or cosmetic products that are environmentally friendly;
  • New processes, packaging methods, and/or new technology for green cosmetics.

Dr. Thanaporn Amnuaikit
Dr. Wiwat Pichayakorn
Dr. Veerawat Teeranachaideekul
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • green cosmetics
  • cosmeceutical
  • natural, eco-friendly
  • sustainable process

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Box–Behnken Design to Optimize Standardized Mangiferin-Rich Mango Peel Extract from Agro-Industrial Waste Product
by Punnanee Sumpavapol, Aenna Waehayee, Paranee Suklim, Mingkwan Rachpirom and Panupong Puttarak
Sustainability 2023, 15(24), 16629; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152416629 - 7 Dec 2023
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The light mango or “Ma-Muang Bao” (Mangifere indica L. var.) is a native mango species originating from Malaysia and southern Thailand. The whole Ma-Muang Bao fruit, except peels, is popular as both a raw and ripe fruit for consumption, as [...] Read more.
The light mango or “Ma-Muang Bao” (Mangifere indica L. var.) is a native mango species originating from Malaysia and southern Thailand. The whole Ma-Muang Bao fruit, except peels, is popular as both a raw and ripe fruit for consumption, as well as being used in various processed food products. This study aims to transform the peel of a specific mango variety, which is a byproduct of the agro-industrial sweet, pickled mangoes industry, into a valuable bioactive ingredient for healthcare products. This is achieved through the establishment of a standardized mangiferin-rich mango peel extract (SMPE). Employing the Box–Behnken design (BBD) within the framework of response surface methodology (RSM), an optimal microwave-assisted extraction procedure was developed. A total of 27 experiments, each with four independent variables, including solvent ratio, extraction power, extraction time, and ethanol (EtOH) ratio, were conducted to optimize the extraction method in terms of mangiferin content and extraction yield. The optimized extraction conditions encompassed a solvent ratio of 120 mL EtOH/100 g sample, an extraction power of 450 W, an extraction time of approximately 4.3 min, and an EtOH ratio of 69.44% (EtOH in water). Small-scale extractions were carried out using the following specified parameters: solvent ratio of 120 mL, extraction power of 450 W, extraction time of 4 min, and EtOH ratio of 70% EtOH. These extractions yielded an extract with a mangiferin content of 27.24 ± 2.05 mg/g and an extraction yield of 3.71 ± 0.17% w/w. Notably, these outcomes were better from the mangiferin content of 19.62 mg/g and a yield of fresh peel of 5.61% estimated through BBD analysis. Furthermore, a pilot-scale extraction was performed using 7 kg of fresh mango peel and 70% EtOH (8.4 L) for 4 min, resulting in an extract with a mangiferin content of 51.85 ± 0.35 mg/g and a fresh peel yield of 4.35% w/w. This method emerges as the most suitable for mango peel extraction and forms the basis of the SMPE. The results from biological activities highlight the potential use of SMPE as the active ingredient for cosmeceutical or healthcare products for wound-healing and skin-brightening agents. Additionally, the knowledge from this study presents an alternative approach to various plant sources and sustainable extraction methods for the herbal extract industry. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Green Cosmetics: Syncing Nature and Hygiene)
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Skin Brightening Efficacy of Grammatophyllum speciosum: A Prospective, Split-Face, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study
by Verisa Chowjarean, Preeyaporn Plaimee Phiboonchaiyanan and Saraporn Harikarnpakdee
Sustainability 2022, 14(24), 16829; https://doi.org/10.3390/su142416829 - 15 Dec 2022
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Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume is widely used as a traditional herbal medicine throughout Asia. The purpose of the study was to investigate the clinical skin-whitening effect and in vitro evaluation of the underlying mechanism of G. speciosum pseudobulb ethanolic extract (GSE). The study examined [...] Read more.
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume is widely used as a traditional herbal medicine throughout Asia. The purpose of the study was to investigate the clinical skin-whitening effect and in vitro evaluation of the underlying mechanism of G. speciosum pseudobulb ethanolic extract (GSE). The study examined the inhibitory effects of GSE on B16F10 tyrosinase activity, melanin content, and mushroom tyrosinase. The GSE was developed into a hydrogel formulation and evaluated for its stability. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of hydrogel containing GSE was conducted on healthy volunteers to examine the skin irritation and skin-whitening effect using Maxameter® MX 18 and Visioface® RD. GSE significantly inhibited the formation of melanin in B16F10 cells without affecting the tyrosinase enzyme and mushroom tyrosinase. After 6 months, the hydrogel containing a 0.5% (w/w) GSE formulation showed good physicochemical stability. There was no skin irritation caused by GSE hydrogel in participants. GSE hydrogel significantly increased melanin reduction activity by 8.285% after 56 days of treatment, whereas the hydrogel base was −0.949%. The results revealed that G. speciosum decreased melanogenesis in B16F10 cells and increased melanin-reduction activity in our clinical study. Hence, G. speciosum could be used in skincare products as a form of dermatological-whitening agent. Full article
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Hydrolyzed Fish Collagen Serum from By-Product of Food Industry: Cosmetic Product Formulation and Facial Skin Evaluation
by Thanaporn Amnuaikit, Rajeev Shankar and Soottawat Benjakul
Sustainability 2022, 14(24), 16553; https://doi.org/10.3390/su142416553 - 9 Dec 2022
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Fish collagen is a good source of protein and essential amino acids. It has a wide range of applications in food manufacturing, pharmaceutics, cosmetics, etc. By-products obtained from fish processing industries are currently used as alternative sources for the production of collagen and [...] Read more.
Fish collagen is a good source of protein and essential amino acids. It has a wide range of applications in food manufacturing, pharmaceutics, cosmetics, etc. By-products obtained from fish processing industries are currently used as alternative sources for the production of collagen and gelatin. Hydrolyzed collagen derived from fish skin has properties that are beneficial in cosmetic products. The aim of this study was to: (1) formulate a cosmetic product containing hydrolyzed fish collagen obtained from a by-product of fish processing industries, and other effective ingredients such as vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin B3, (2) evaluate the physicochemical properties and stability of the product, and (3) conduct a facial skin evaluation test wherein volunteers use the product and have their facial skin analyzed. The formulated serum was translucent with low turbidity and had a pH of 7.7, and a viscosity of 1333 cps. The stability of the formulation was good, without any significant change in appearance, pH and viscosity as tested by freeze–thaw cycle testing, and after storage at room temperature for a period of 6 months. Furthermore, the results from the Visia skin analysis instrument revealed that the product was able to enhance facial skin moisture, reduce skin pores and wrinkles, and brighten the skin significantly when regularly used for at least 2 weeks. In conclusion, it was observed that hydrolyzed fish collagen obtained from a by-product of fish processing industries could be a sustainable and suitable material utilized in the production of safe and useful cosmeceutical products. Full article
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