An Integrated Approach to Develop Innovative, Sustainable, and Effective Cosmetic Ingredients: The Case Report of Fatty Acids Enriched Wild Strawberry Waste Extract

November 2024 in “ Applied Sciences ”

Marta Faggian, Silvia Lucchetti, Sara Ferrari, Gabriele De Nadai, Stefano Francescato, Giovanni Baratto, Nicola De Zordi, S. Stanič, Gregorio Peron, Stefania Sut, Alessandra Semenzato, Stefano Dall’Acqua

wild strawberry waste extract polyunsaturated fatty acids androgenic alopecia 5α-reductase type 1 skin fibroblasts saw palmetto 5-alpha-reductase

TLDR Wild strawberry waste extract can be a sustainable cosmetic ingredient for treating acne and hair loss.

The study investigates the use of wild strawberry waste as a sustainable source for cosmetic ingredients, focusing on a supercritical CO2 extract rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. This extract shows potential for treating androgenic-related conditions like acne and androgenic alopecia by inhibiting 5α-reductase type 1 expression in skin fibroblasts. Although less effective than saw palmetto, the extract's eco-friendly production process, confirmed by a life cycle assessment, highlights its sustainability. The research underscores the feasibility of transforming agri-food waste into valuable cosmetic ingredients, promoting sustainability in the cosmetic industry. Further research is needed to fully understand the extract's composition and effects.

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