Upcycling Spent Coffee Grounds for Cosmetic Applications

Date:24-Jan-2023

Plant Name:

    Coffee

Residue Name:

    Process waste/Secondary residue

End Products

Biochemicals

cosmetics,skincare products,exfoliating creams

Application

  • Use of coffee silverskin and spent coffee grounds in anti-aging and antioxidant skincare products.
  • Development of exfoliating creams and hydrogel formulations with coffee by-products for skin health.

Description

This project explores the use of coffee by-products, specifically coffee silverskin and spent coffee grounds, in cosmetic formulations. Both by-products are rich in bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-aging properties, making them valuable for skincare products. The study highlights the potential benefits of these ingredients for emulsifying, exfoliating, and anti-cellulite applications. Companies in Denmark and Switzerland have already started upcycling these coffee by-products for use in their cosmetic offerings.

 

Pathway Description:

The process for converting coffee by-products into cosmetic ingredients involves several key steps. First, the by-products such as coffee silverskin and spent coffee grounds are collected during coffee processing. These materials undergo extraction techniques to isolate bioactive compounds like polyphenols, proteins, and antioxidants. The extracted compounds are then tested for stability, safety, and efficacy in cosmetic formulations. Finally, the processed extracts are incorporated into products like creams, hydrogels, or exfoliants, aligning with sustainability and circular economy principles

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Tags: Coffee By ProductsEco Friendly SkincareCoffee Waste To Beauty

End Products

Biochemicals

cosmetics,skincare products,exfoliating creams

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

Secondary agricultural residue

Name

Spent Coffee Grounds

Form

Granules

Commercials

Abundant and low-cost waste stream with versatile applications in skincare and cosmetics

Logistics

Sourced from industrial coffee producers or consumer waste

Characteristics

High in polyphenols

Pathways

Chemical

Formulation,Extraction