Formulating Sustainable Emulsions: Mandelic Acid and Essential Oils as Natural Preservatives.

ABSTRACT: Emulsion products with natural antimicrobials are becoming increasingly popular for topical application. Mandelic Acid is interesting in cosmetics due to its potent exfoliating properties, which have driven advancements in skincare technologies. Essential oils have various properties, of which the most useful in cosmetics are those that do not cause irritation, smell pleasant, and have other beneficial properties such as antimicrobial effects. Emulsions with Mandelic Acid and essential oils from Satureja montana, Lemongrass, and Litsea cubeba were formulated and microbiologically tested for their preservative effectiveness. The effect of the treatments on skin condition was monitored by non-invasive diagnostic methods, such as hydration, transepidermal wa

SUBMITTER: Pavlackova J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11435087 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature