Applicability of bacterial cellulose in cosmetics – bibliometric review

Autor: Ritanara Tayane Bianchet, Anelise Leal Vieira Cubas, Marina Medeiros Machado, Elisa Helena Siegel Moecke
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Biotechnology Reports, Vol 27, Iss , Pp e00502- (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2215-017X
DOI: 10.1016/j.btre.2020.e00502
Popis: The search for innovation and new approaches to mitigate environmental impact encourages the cosmetic industry to explore new methodologies and materials. Bacterial cellulose has been the focus of research because it has high biocompatibility, skin adhesion, and water retention, in addition to being a sustainable alternative material. This review paper explored the perspectives emerging in the scientific literature on the use of bacterial cellulose in cosmetics. This bibliometric review was performed using four databases along with three software programs to obtain a more complete analysis. The search identified 18 articles related to the topic. Because the highest number of articles was published in the year 2019, it was estimated that more publications will appear in the near future. Studies have demonstrated the potential for the use of bacterial cellulose in face masks for the delivery of active compounds and increased skin hydration, and it can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
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