Motivation

In response to the need for sustainability-oriented solutions in the cosmetic sector, the revaluation of waste/by-products is gaining relevance. This trend has led to the launch of a wide variety of ingredients with active profiles, primarily exploited through conventional extraction processes. There is a growing drive towards researching more innovative solutions, with upcycled ingredients that can replace polluting chemical additives in the cosmetic sector with higher value-added options. 

In this context, this project focuses on the transformation of by-products through technically rigorous and highly sustainable processes to obtain multifunctional ingredients. These ingredients aim to provide the industry with alternatives to chemical ingredients such as preservatives or sunscreens, while also ensuring scientific efficacy with dermo-cosmetic properties.