"Your next facial could have a delicious twist, as scientists are looking to turn potato waste into 'skincare gold'. As unlikely as it sounds, scientists say that potato shaws - the above-ground stems and leaves of a potato plant, traditionally discarded after harvest - contain key ingredients for cosmetics and makeup. This includes solanesol - a compound vital for producing coenzyme Q10 - and vitamin K2. Q10 is an antioxidant that plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy, youthful-looking skin,"
"Cosmetic companies currently source solanesol mainly from tobacco plants. However, demand for this ingredient has risen exponentially in recent decades. If successful, the project, led by the University of Aberdeen, could mean the likes of moisturisers and face masks could include ingredients sourced from spuds. Previous studies have already hinted at the skincare potential of the humble potato. One paper, published in 2019, found that treating skin with potato peel extract significantly increased the expression of collagen - a protein that causes wrinkles and sagging"
Potato shaws, the above-ground stems and leaves of potato plants, contain solanesol and vitamin K2 which can serve cosmetic uses. Solanesol is a precursor for coenzyme Q10, an antioxidant that supports healthy, youthful-looking skin and appears in serums and moisturisers. Vitamin K2 is linked to collagen and calcium metabolism and is commonly sold as a supplement. Cosmetic sourcing of solanesol currently relies on tobacco, while demand has risen sharply. A University of Aberdeen–led project aims to extract these compounds from potato waste for use in moisturisers and face masks. Potato peel extract has been shown to increase collagen expression, indicating antiaging potential.
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