Insect Chitin-Based Nanomaterials for Innovative Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals
Chitin and its derivatives are attracting great interest in cosmetic and cosmeceutical fields, thanks to their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, as well as their biocompatibility and biodegradability. The classical source of chitin, crustacean waste, is no longer sustainable and fungi, a pos...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Cosmetics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/8/2/40 |