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The Feasibility of Utilizing Cultured Cordyceps militaris Residues in Cosmetics: Biological Activity Assessment of Their Crude Extracts

Summary

This research demonstrates how waste material from medicinal mushroom cultivation can be repurposed into valuable cosmetic ingredients. The study found that residues from Cordyceps militaris cultivation contain beneficial compounds that could be used in skincare products. Impact on everyday life: – Provides a sustainable way to utilize agricultural waste – Offers new natural ingredients for cosmetic products – Could lead to more environmentally-friendly skincare options – May help reduce production costs of cosmetic ingredients – Demonstrates potential for creating value from waste materials

Background

Solid-based residues (SBRs) left from harvesting the fruiting bodies of cultured Cordyceps mushrooms present a sustainability challenge. Cordyceps militaris is widely recognized as a medicinal mushroom with various pharmacological properties, but its residues after cultivation are often discarded as waste.

Objective

To evaluate the potential use of solid-based residues (SBRs) from Cordyceps militaris cultivation in cosmetic applications by analyzing their bioactive compounds and biological activities.

Results

The SBR-B extracted with hot water showed the highest antioxidant activity. SBR-Rb extracted with 50% ethanol demonstrated excellent tyrosinase inhibitory activity with 90.43% inhibition at 1 mg/mL. Seven phenolic acids and four flavonoids were identified in the crude extracts. The extracts also contained nucleosides, nucleobases, amino acids, sugars, phospholipids, alkaloids, organic acids, vitamins and peptides. Cytotoxicity analysis showed safe use within 0.001-10 mg/mL concentration range with promoted fibroblast proliferation.

Conclusion

Solid-based residues from C. militaris cultivation can serve as a promising source for preparing crude extracts with potential use as multifunctional ingredients in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals. The extracts demonstrated antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase, photoprotective and cell-proliferative properties with low cytotoxicity.
  • Published in:Journal of Fungi,
  • Study Type:Laboratory Research,
  • Source: 10.3390/jof7110973
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