From biopolymers to Pickering emulsions: a green chemistry strategy to replace microplastics in next-generation cosmetics

Key Points

• The aim is to identify renewable and biodegradable materials that can substitute microplastics in cosmetics.
• Investigated the properties of biopolymers and Pickering emulsions
• Evaluated the effectiveness of these materials in cosmetic formulations
• Biopolymers showed potential to replace microplastics effectively
• Pickering emulsions demonstrated improved stability and safety in cosmetic applications