19 Apr 2023 --- As the cosmetic industry looks toward byproducts from agri-food for upcycled ingredients rich in bioactive compounds, Portuguese researchers have found chemical and rheological benefits of a semi-solid paste (SSP) derived from olive pomace extraction. They developed a facial mask with moisturizing and antioxidant properties containing SSP. “This work highlights the potential of olive pomace to obtain an innovative ingredient to be used in facial mask formulations as a sustainable source of lipid and polar bioactive compounds,” the study states.
