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Banana Peels Into Luxurious Face Oils and Creams

Date:February 15, 2022

Country: France

Plant Name:

    Banana Plant

Residue Name:

    Peels

End Products

Others

Face oils,Exfoliants, Cleansing gels

Application

  • Production of face oils, exfoliants, cleansing gels and nourishing creams

Description

Kadalys transforms wasted bananas into luxurious, eco-friendly skin-care products by extracting beneficial compounds such as vitamin E, polyphenols, and fatty acids. The patented Banana Bio-Actives target various skin concerns, offering anti-aging, hydrating, and brightening benefits. The initiative supports Martinique farmers, reduces agricultural waste, and promotes sustainability. Kadalys aims to expand its impact by supplying raw materials for other industries.

Pathway Description:

Fermentation is used to break down the banana peels and extract their nutrients, making them bioavailable for the skin.

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Tags: Sustainable SkincareNatural SkincareBanana Based SkincareBanana Peel Benefits

End Products

Others

Face oils,Exfoliants, Cleansing gels

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

Primary agricultural residue

Name

Banana peel

Form

Solid biomass

Commercials

Extracted on-site during processing; a cost-effective and sustainable use of typically discarded material

Characteristics

Contains polyphenols and antioxidants critical for bioactive ingredient production

Pathways

Biological

Fermentation

Stakeholders

Industrial and commercial

Kadalys,SustainableSkincare