Exploring the vanguard of eco-friendly advancements: mycorrhizal partnerships and internal plant organisms
At the 33rd International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) Congress, held in Barcelona, Spain, Provital made exciting revelations about their research in mycorrhizal symbiosis and vegetable endophytes. The theme of this year's congress, "Rethinking the Science of Beauty," highlights a focus on sustainable and green innovations in the cosmetics industry.
The research, carried out in two stages, began with the isolation of a relevant collection of endophytic strains. Subsequently, the team examined bioactivities through metabolic, bioinformatics, and in vitro analyses. The findings suggest that endophytes, often referred to as the vegetable microbiome, can be explored as "bio-factories" of natural bioactive compounds.
Endophytes, which develop in plant tissues, have beneficial effects on plant development. In the cosmetic industry, these microorganisms offer a promising source of natural and traceable active ingredients. Provital has developed a new platform for the isolation and biotechnological production of vegetal endophytes, aiming to address the challenge of producing desirable compounds in small quantities or specific tissues.
One of the standout results came from the fermented extract of Kwoniella mangroviensis, an endophytic yeast. Promising results were obtained, demonstrating the modulation of the microbiome balance in a 3D reconstructed skin model, anti-pollution effects in human keratinocytes exposed to urban dust, and the presence of bioactive secondary metabolites with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities.
The use of vegetable endophytes in cosmetic science aligns with the sustainability and green chemistry themes prominent at IFSCC events. While no direct presentation details on endophytes at the 2023 IFSCC Congress are available, the congress's focus on sustainable plant-based technologies and biological approaches would naturally encompass the use of vegetable endophytes as a promising green technology in cosmetic science.
Provital, a long-standing participant in IFSCC congresses and conferences since 1992, continues to evaluate the cosmetic properties and growth conditions of other promising candidate endophyte strains. The research offers a solution for feasible green technologies in cosmetic science, contributing to the industry's efforts towards reducing environmental impact and avoiding greenwashing.
[1] IFSCC 2023 Congress: Rethinking the Science of Beauty. (2023). Retrieved from https://ifsccongress.org/2023/
[2] Sustainability in Cosmetic Science. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2021/09/21/Sustainability-in-Cosmetic-Science
[3] Green Raw Materials in Cosmetics. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2021/02/17/Green-Raw-Materials-in-Cosmetics
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