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@article{171536,
        author = {Dr. Rajashree Saoji and Dr. Vibha Kapoor and Leo Lobo and Bhakti Ghule and Mary Shilna Pothudus},
        title = {From waste to wonder: Repurposing orange peels extract to sustainable peel off mask},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {8},
        pages = {390-393},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=171536},
        abstract = {Often discarded as a waste product, orange peel is a valuable ingredient, rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants and is a natural skincare treasure. It rejuvenates and brightens the skin complexion and also helps reduce signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles with the help of its Antioxidant and Anti-aging properties. Here, we have obtained orange peel extract by sun - drying orange peels and then grinding it to fine powder, which was later macerated to obtain an extract. This extract was incorporated within the peel-off mask formulation as an active ingredient. It is a sustainable cosmetic product because it repurposes agricultural waste, reducing environmental impact of orange peel disposal and reduces waste and also nature conservation is possible through this approach of up cycling.},
        keywords = {Orange peels extract; Repurposing; Sustainable cosmetic; Waste reduction},
        month = {January},
        }