Polyphenols and saponins – properties and application in cosmetics
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saponins
cosmetic technology
cosmetics
active ingredients
polyphenols

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Mietlińska, K. (2023). Polyphenols and saponins – properties and application in cosmetics. Biotechnology and Food Science, 85(1), 16-33. https://doi.org/10.34658/bfs.2023.85.1.16-33

Abstract

The cosmetics market is an extremely dynamic, developing branch of the industry. There is a constant need for multifunctional ingredients that will meet the growing expectations of consumers. Active ingredients of natural origin are also appreciated more and more often. One of the most commonly used plant extracts are those rich in polyphenols. These ingredients are known for their antioxidant properties, but they can have many more functions in relation to human skin. They act against wrinkles, brighten skin, support protection against harmful UV rays, etc. Other interesting active plant ingredients are saponins – compounds with an amphiphilic structure – that can be natural alternative to surfactants or emulsifiers. They possess antimicrobial activity and strengthen blood vessels. This article briefly characterizes polyphenols and saponins, taking into account their structure and classification, as well as indicates and describes their properties that can be used in the cosmetics industry.

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