Fine structure characterization and cosmetic efficacy evaluation of polysaccharides from rose essential oil processing waste

Key Points

• Polysaccharides exhibit significant cosmetic efficacy, improving skin hydration and elasticity.
• In tests, formulations containing these polysaccharides showed a 25% increase in skin moisture levels over 4 weeks.
• Analysis of bioactive compounds was conducted using chromatographic techniques for accurate characterization.
• Findings suggest that these natural products could replace synthetic additives in cosmetics.