The European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE) research roadmap 2040: Advanced strategies for exploiting the vast potential of polysaccharides as renewable bioresources

Smart Tissue Carriers for Innovative Cosmeceuticals and Nutraceuticals

“…Our proposed use of polysaccharides for making innovative carriers and biodegradable green cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals seems to go in the direction of a realistic sustainability [84][85][86][87][88][89][90][91][92][93]. The reported smart tissue carriers, in fact, result in a low consumption of water and are free of preservatives, emulsifiers, colors, fragrances and other chemicals, and they might be considered of interest as new skin and environmentally friendly vehicles.…”

“…As previously discussed, consumers have a holistic approach to beauty and wellness, which are considered so closely connected each other that healthy and hydrated skin are nearly always associated with vibrant energy and overall happiness [80,81]. Thus, 55% of people worldwide are looking to improve both their physical and mental well-being, and they are seeking cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals that are made by natural-derived ingredients and sustainable technologies [82][83][84]. Therefore, beauty and wellness is particularly important to Baby Boomers (57-75 years old), Generation X (41-56 years old) and Millennials (26-44 years old), who are all looking for green ingredients that are environmentally sustainable and are packaged with upcycled waste materials (i.e., the transformation of a by-product or waste stream to usable ingredients) [83,84].…”

“…Thus, 55% of people worldwide are looking to improve both their physical and mental well-being, and they are seeking cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals that are made by natural-derived ingredients and sustainable technologies [82][83][84]. Therefore, beauty and wellness is particularly important to Baby Boomers (57-75 years old), Generation X (41-56 years old) and Millennials (26-44 years old), who are all looking for green ingredients that are environmentally sustainable and are packaged with upcycled waste materials (i.e., the transformation of a by-product or waste stream to usable ingredients) [83,84]. On the other hand, Generation Z (16-20 years old), who represent 25% of the global population, are focusing on the prevention of environmental and mental health problems by considering the role of social media and technology as the main influencers of their purchasing decisions [80][81][82][83].…”

Effects of Hydrophilic Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents on the Rheological, Textural, and Sensory Properties of Carboxymethylcellulose-Based Cosmetic Hydrogels

“…Polysaccharides, relatively complex carbohydrates, play a key role as gelling agents in cosmetic formulations, notably in the efforts of this industry to replace acrylate- or vinyl-based thickening agents in gels and creams with biobased materials . These macromolecules consist of numerous monosaccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds, resulting in intricate and often branched molecular structures .…”

“…Polysaccharides, relatively complex carbohydrates, play a key role as gelling agents in cosmetic formulations, notably in the efforts of this industry to replace acrylate-or vinyl-based thickening agents in gels and creams with biobased materials. 25 These macromolecules consist of numerous monosaccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds, resulting in intricate and often branched molecular structures. 26 Due to their unique properties, polysaccharides, especially cellulose derivatives such as carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), have emerged as essential components in various cosmetic and medical applications.…”