🌱 Researchers from Finland's VTT Technical Research Centre and EU partners have just dropped some exciting news: they've pinpointed brand-new plant-based extracts that pack anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing punch, perfect for the next-gen of sustainable skincare. 🙌
Here's the lowdown:
- Screened over 100 plant extracts for 20 skin-related biomarkers (think inflammation, ageing signals). 🔬
- Picked ~25 top performers to develop further – no single magic compound, but full-spectrum plant power! 🍃
- Production? Totally green. From greenhouse-grown crops and bioreactors to upcycled farm side-streams. ♻️
Standout heroes include:
- Cochlearia danica (Danish scurvygrass): anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing & antimicrobial superpowers.
- Capsicum chinense (tropical pepper): fights bad bacteria without skin irritation – hello, calm skin! 🌶️
- Ocimum basilicum (basil) hairy roots: hydration boost + anti-ageing benefits (you know basil is not just for pasta!). 🌿
According to project coordinator Kirsi-Marja Oksman-Caldentey, this research marries nature and science to fuel Europe's bioeconomy goals. The EU-backed InnCoCells project (with a €7.9M budget from Horizon 2020) is already exploring commercial vibes, so we might see these botanicals in your fave serum soon. 😉
For SEA and South Asia beauty buffs, think of this as the European twist on our love for natural ingredients – like how we trust turmeric for glow or aloe for soothing. Soon, you'll have even more green & clean options to elevate your skincare game responsibly. 🌏✨
Reference(s):
Researchers find new plant-based ingredients for sustainable cosmetics
cgtn.com
