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VOL. 9, ISSUE 10 (2024)
Cochineal insects (Dactylopius coccus) in cosmetics: An overview of taxonomy, composition, extraction methods, applications, and regulatory perspectives
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Sanket R Vakte, Chinmay P Sonawane, Krupa V Saraf, Shraddha M Kashmire, Jitendra Y Nehete
Abstract
Cochineal insects (Dactylopius coccus), esteemed for their
capacity to create carminic acid, have long been utilized as a normal red color
in different businesses, especially in beauty care products. Cochineal dye is
prized for its dynamic, stable color, making it a favoured choice in lipsticks,
blushes, and other beauty items. The extraction of carminic acid has advanced
from conventional manual strategies to advanced, economical approaches, tending
to environmental concerns. In expansion, the article looks at the regulatory
scene encompassing the use of cochineal color, highlighting ethical
considerations, especially in light of growing customer request for vegetarian
and cruelty-free items. Future trends in research, counting elective sources
and biotechnological advances, are discussed to investigate the advancing use
of cochineal in the cosmetic industry. This review gives a comprehensive
overview of the part of cochineal insects in the cosmetic industry, centering
on their taxonomy, chemical composition, extraction methods, applications, and
regulatory perspectives.
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Pages:148-153
How to cite this article:
Sanket R Vakte, Chinmay P Sonawane, Krupa V Saraf, Shraddha M Kashmire, Jitendra Y Nehete "Cochineal insects (<i>Dactylopius coccus</i>) in cosmetics: An overview of taxonomy, composition, extraction methods, applications, and regulatory perspectives". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 10, 2024, Pages 148-153
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