Alkenones as a Promising Green Alternative for Waxes in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Alkenones as a Promising Green Alternative for Waxes in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

The move toward green, sustainable, natural products has been growing in the cosmetic and personal care industry. Ingredients derived from marine organisms and algae are present in many cosmetic products. In this study, a new green ingredient, a wax (i.e., long-chain alkenones) derived from Isochyrs...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kyle McIntosh, Amber Smith, Lisa K. Young, Michael A. Leitch, Amit K. Tiwari, Christopher M. Reddy, Gregory W. O’Neil, Matthew W. Liberatore, Mark Chandler, Gabriella Baki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Cosmetics
Subjects:
alkenones
Isochrysis sp.
lipstick
lip balm
emulsion
cosmetic
personal care
skin care
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/5/2/34

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http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/5/2/34

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