There are challenges surrounding the selection of appropriate upcycled ingredients to ensure safety and efficacy. Inabata France et al outline the essential steps for selecting, sourcing, developing, and producing a new series of upcycled active ingredients, using a group of five extracts as a case study
Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with the use of cosmetic products. Sustainability begins in the design phase and influences all subsequent stages. During the selection and sourcing of raw materials, sustainability can be enhanced by replacing conventional ingredients with upcycled alternatives from byproducts from the agro-food and forestry industries.1
However, some of the challenges are selecting appropriate extraction methods and ensuring the safety and efficacy of these upcycled ingredients. This article outlines the essential steps for selecting, sourcing, developing, and producing a new series of upcycled active ingredients, using a group of five extracts as a case study.
Table 1 presents the five plants sourced from different origins, highlighting the part of the plant considered as a by-product and the current issues related to them.
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