Non-Woven Tissues as Novel Cosmetic Carriers for a Green Beauty

Abstract

Approximately 75% of textile waste is generated annually worldwide, as there is a dearth of viable recycling strategies. It has been estimated that textile industries can be responsible for approximately 20% of global water pollution. As a consequence, if not properly managed, the cost of waste management of textile waste will be trillions of dollars annually. Moreover, the generated wastes are detrimental to the environment and public health. On the other hand, there is a possibility that the majority of the waste can be recycled to obtain, for example, natural polysaccharides that can be used to produce biodegradable tissues, films, and goods. These innovative tissues, constituted by chitin nanofibrils (CN) complexed with nanolignin (LG) bound to natural polysaccharide-based polymers, may be used as innovative cosmetic green carriers and novel biodegradable food packaging in line with the consumers requests. Consumers, in fact, are looking for biodegradable apparel, footwear, and natural cosmetics for the betterment of health and the environment, and thus, there is a demand for green cosmetics.

Microplastics and cosmetics: Problems and solutions

“…This new producing circular-methodology, in fact, keeping in use products and materials of post-consumption waste rich in high value-natural resources, might achieve and facilitate a greater level of social and environmental sustainability [38][39][40][41][42][43]. Therefore, the proposed use of smart biodegradable tissues as new vehicles able to carry natural active ingredients through the skin layers and/or the mucous membranes, could be useful to make innovative cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals [19,29,30,[44][45][46][47]. These new carriers seem also able to slow down the actual worldwide side effects (i.e., allergic and sensitizing phenomena), being free of water, preservatives, emulsifiers, fragrances, colors and other chemicals normally contained into the actual in-use emulsions.…”

Recent Advances in the Incorporation of Polysaccharides with Antioxidant and Antibacterial Functions to Preserve the Quality and Shelf Life of Meat Products

“…The properties of polysaccharides depend mainly on the type of monosaccharides, their links, and their molecular weights. Due to the diverse uses of polysaccharides in various industries, as well as their high efficiency, convenience, low cost, and environmental impact, interesting methods have been developed to extract and purify polysaccharides from renewable sources such as plants, algae, microorganisms, and animals [ 9 , 16 , 22 , 23 ] ( Figure 2 ).…”

Pencangkokan N-Isopropilakrilamida Pada Nirtenun Lyocell Dengan Bantuan Iradiasi Plasma Lucutan Korona Bertekanan Atmosfir

“…Sheet mask umumnya terdiri dari lembaran bahan tekstil yang direndam oleh bahan aktif atau nutrisi yang biasanya disebut sebagai serum. 17 Bahan tekstil hanya berfungsi sebagai media penyimpanan nutrisi dan menjaga supaya nutrisi tidak menguap secara cepat karena berada pada fasa cair. 18 PNIPAM yang mempunyai kemampuan mengubah sifatnya dari hidrofilik ke hidrofobik berdasarkan perubahan suhu, dapat dimanfaatkan untuk aplikasi smart facial sheet mask.…”