Efficiency of Nisin as Preservative in Cosmetics and Topical Products

Nisin is a bacteriocin synthesized by certain species of Lactococcus lactis, that has been recently employed as a preservative in the food industry. Taking into account its potential as a natural preservative, its applicability in cosmetics and topical products was probed, aiming to replace or reduc...

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Main Authors: Elisabete Maurício, Catarina Rosado, Maria Paula Duarte, Joana Verissimo, Sara Bom, Laura Vasconcelos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Cosmetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/4/4/41