Waste streams from several natural processes were used in the development of a naturally-sourced lip balm. This product contains ingredients such as bison fat, a waste stream from the meat industry, apple peel powder, a waste product of the juice industry, and grapeseed oil, a waste stream from the wine industry. Both the apple peel powder and the grapeseed oil are known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties due to the presence of triterpene compounds, ursolic acid and oleanolic acid. These in combination with bee’s wax and vitamin C and vitamin E were used to make several difference lip balm compositions. The melting points and pH values for each of the compositions were determined. The compositions were then tested in rheology temperature sweep test to determine the stability of the compositions at various temperatures. Furthermore, the samples were compared to locally sourced beeswax based lip balm and the highest grossing commercial lip balm. To better understand the marketability and use of the lip balms on various skin types a trial was conducted with people of various ages, races, and genders. The trial consisted of the participants sampling the formula and responding to a reflection survey on the quality of the product. Images from a high definition camera of the skin surfaces before and after use of lip balm are presented.

Utilization of waste streams from natural processes in cosmetic application

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