Production of a Biosurfactant for Application in the Cosmetics Industry

    August 2025 in “ Fermentation ”
    Ana Márcia Tenório de Souza Cavalcanti, Gleice Paula de Araújo, Káren Gercyane de Oliveira Bezerra … Leonie Asfora Sarubbo
    Studysummary In this study, researchers produced a biosurfactant from yeast that effectively reduces surface tension, acts as a good oil emulsifier, demonstrates antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and exhibits no cytotoxicity, suggesting its potential use in eco-friendly cosmetic formulations.
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