In recent years, cosmetics and skincare have undergone a profound change, driven by a growing demand for more natural and sustainable products. Consumers are increasingly attentive to the ingredients present in cosmeticsavoiding those derived from petroleum and preferring alternatives vegetables. This trend has led manufacturers to reconsider their formulations, focusing on oils, fats and waxes of natural origin.
Vegetable oils and skin care
In this context, the Fraunhofer Translational Center for Regenerative Therapies (TLC-RT), in collaboration with the acclaimed manufacturer Kneipp GmbH, has launched an ambitious research project. The target? Conduct a series of systematic tests to evaluate the protective and regenerating effects of vegetable oils on human skin.
The research is based on the use of sophisticated 3D skin models grown in vitro, which allow the impact of oils on human skin to be studied in detail. The Dr. Dieter Gronebergexpert in dermatology and group leader of the Skin department at Fraunhofer TLC-RT in Würzburg, explains that the primary objective is to identify the most effective vegetable oils in strengthening, protecting and regenerating the skin barrier.
To conduct the experiments, fifty different vegetable oils were evaluated through rigorous and standardized scientific methods. The oils were applied to the skin models and subsequently analyzed to evaluate their impact on the protective function and regeneration of the skin. “Preliminary results from our in vitro tests have highlighted the potential of some oils, such as almond oil, to improve skin health and vitality“, he claims Groneberg.
This research not only promises to revolutionize the cosmetics sector, but could also open up new perspectives in the field of skin care, offering a new generation of more natural and effective products. The use of vegetable oils it could not only ensure better results, but also reduce the environmental impact of the cosmetics industry.
With ongoing research and further developments expected, the findings are expected to significantly influence the skincare industry, promoting a more conscious and health-oriented approach to skincare. skin Human.
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