The potential of selected agri-food loss and waste to contribute to a circular economy: Applications in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries

LLDR Osorio, E Flórez-López, CD Grande-Tovar - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
The food sector includes several large industries such as canned food, pasta, flour, frozen
products, and beverages. Those industries transform agricultural raw materials into added …

UV filters: challenges and prospects

A Jesus, E Sousa, MT Cruz, H Cidade, JMS Lobo… - Pharmaceuticals, 2022 - mdpi.com
The use of sunscreens is an established and recommended practice to protect skin from
solar-induced damage. Around 30 UV filters can be used in sunscreen products in the …

Grapevine wastes: A rich source of antioxidants and other biologically active compounds

AM Baroi, M Popitiu, I Fierascu, ID Sărdărescu… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Wine production is one of the most critical agro-industrial sectors worldwide, generating
large amounts of waste with negative environmental impacts, but also with high economic …

Revealing the beauty potential of grape stems: harnessing phenolic compounds for cosmetics

M Serra, A Casas, JA Teixeira, AN Barros - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Grape stems have emerged as a promising natural ingredient in the cosmetics industry due
to their abundance of phenolic compounds, known for their antioxidant and anti …

Grape By-Products in Sustainable Cosmetics: Nanoencapsulation and Market Trends

ML Castro, JP Ferreira, M Pintado, OL Ramos… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The largest human organ, the skin, serves a variety of essential functions including
protection, preservation of water and electrolytes, regulation of body temperature, and fat …

Mechanisms of immunotoxicity: stressors and evaluators

M Bou Zerdan, S Moussa, A Atoui, HI Assi - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The immune system defends the body against certain tumor cells and against foreign agents
such as fungi, parasites, bacteria, and viruses. One of its main roles is to distinguish …

Valorization of Wine-Making By-Products' Extracts in Cosmetics

I Hoss, HN Rajha, R El Khoury, S Youssef, ML Manca… - Cosmetics, 2021 - mdpi.com
The increased demand for conscious, sustainable and beneficial products by the consumers
has pushed researchers from both industries and universities worldwide to search for smart …

Natural component and solid lipid microparticles of solar filter in sunscreen: Photoprotective and photostability effect enhancement

RM Martins, S de Siqueira Martins, GLF Barbosa… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2023 - Elsevier
A topical formulation containing a natural compound (rutin), in association with UVA filter
solid lipid microparticles (SLMs) was prepared aiming to decrease the photodegradation of …

[HTML][HTML] Grape Pomace: A Review of Its Bioactive Phenolic Compounds, Health Benefits, and Applications

JC Lopes, J Madureira, FMA Margaça, S Cabo Verde - Molecules, 2025 - mdpi.com
The wine industry generates high amounts of waste, posing current environmental and
economic sustainability challenges. Grape pomace, mainly composed of seeds, skins, and …

Green Extraction of Polyphenols from Waste Bentonite to Produce Functional Antioxidant Excipients for Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Purposes: A Waste-to-Market …

G Di Prima, E Belfiore, M Migliore, AG Scarpaci… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
In an ever-growing perspective of circular economy, the development of conscious,
sustainable and environmental-friendly strategies to recycle the waste products is the key …