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- Title
Sugarcane Light-Colored Lignin: A Renewable Resource for Sustainable Beauty.
- Authors
Mota, Inês F.; Antunes, Filipa; Fangueiro, Joana F.; Costa, Carina A. E.; Rodrigues, Alírio E.; Pintado, Manuela E.; Costa, Patrícia S.
- Abstract
Lignin has emerged as a promising eco-friendly multifunctional ingredient for cosmetic applications, due to its ability to protect against ultraviolet radiation and its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. However, its typical dark color and low water solubility limit its application in cosmetics. This study presents a simple process for obtaining light-colored lignin (LCLig) from sugarcane bagasse (SCB) alkaline black liquor, involving an oxidation treatment with hydrogen peroxide, followed by precipitation with sulfuric acid. The physico-chemical characterization, antioxidant and emulsifying potential of LCLig, and determination of its safety and stability in an oil-in-water emulsion were performed. A high-purity lignin (81.6%) with improved water solubility was obtained, as a result of the balance between the total aromatic phenolic units and the carboxylic acids. In addition, the antioxidant and emulsifying capacities of the obtained LCLig were demonstrated. The color reduction treatment did not compromise the safety of lignin for topical cosmetic applications. The emulsion was stable in terms of organoleptic properties (color, pH, and viscosity) and antioxidant activity over 3 months at 4, 25, and 40 °C.
- Subjects
RENEWABLE natural resources; SUGARCANE; TOPICAL drug administration; SULFATE waste liquor; ULTRAVIOLET radiation; LIGNINS; LIGNIN structure
- Publication
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023, Vol 24, Issue 21, p15941
- ISSN
1661-6596
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ijms242115941