Nature-based Emollients for a Twist of Sensoriality.

Esters are one of the most used ingredients to transform and revolutionize texture features and, the market is constantly searching for more groundbreaking and environmentally friendly opportunities. Looking ahead, modern trends of ethereal and clean beauty are requiring formulas in line with the expectations of health conscious consumers. The paper aims at presenting a range of emollient agents rooted in the wisdom of nature: where food by-products and renewable sources are involved to create high performing cosmetic raw materials through different Mediterranean-based supply chains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]