Biotechnology Applied to Cosmetics and Aesthetic Medicines

Biotechnology uses microorganisms and/or enzymes to obtain specific products through fermentative processes and/or genetic engineering techniques. Examples of these products are active ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, kojic acid, resveratrol, and some enzymes, which are used in skin anti-aging...

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Published in:	Cosmetics
Main Authors:	Cátia Gomes, Ana Catarina Silva, Ana Camila Marques, José Sousa Lobo, Maria Helena Amaral
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Subjects:	biotechnology cosmetics cosmetic ingredients skin care genetic engineering
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/7/2/33

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