Sustainable Valorization of Plant Residues Through Enzymatic Hydrolysis for the Extraction of Bioactive Compounds: Applications as Functional Ingredients in Cosmetics

The growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly cosmetic products has driven innovations using plant residues as raw materials for high-value-added applications. This study focuses on the enzymatic hydrolysis of plant residues to extract bioactive compounds, with the potential for application as functional ingredients in cosmetics. Enzymatic processes are highlighted for their ability to optimize extraction, preserving the bioactivity of the compounds while significantly reducing the environmental footprint compared to conventional resource-intensive methods. This work emphasizes scientific articles that incorporate the principles of the circular economy, promoting the reuse of solid waste and mitigating the need to extract new natural resources. The valorization of waste through advanced biotechnological technologies addresses critical environmental challenges and offers innovative solutions that transform agro-industrial by-products into high-value inputs for the cosmetic industry. The results presented reinforce this approach’s feasibility and positive impact, promoting economic and environmental benefits. This study highlights the transformative role of enzymatic hydrolysis in the transition toward a more sustainable, efficient cosmetics industry integrated with global decarbonization goals.