Wafaa M El Kady, Iriny M Ayoub, Ahmed K El Mehrate, Mohamed Emad, Mohamed Tarek, Ahmed El Gdeily, El-Romisaa Mohamed, Rana Medhat, Omar Mahmoud, Amira M Gad, Alaa M Danderawy, Ola L Breaka, Nada E Mosad, Safaa M Gemeaha, Noha Fathallah
Aging and agro-waste are major challenges. Natural ingredients are preferred in skincare. This study intended to isolate the essential oils (EO) from the leftover peels obtained from three commonly edible Citrus species fruit peels, namely Citrus paradisi (grapefruit), Citrus sinensis (sweet orange), and Citrus deliciosa (mandarin). Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis identified volatile constituents in EO and headspace aroma. Multivariate analysis distinguished between the three species. The antiaging effects of Citrus EO were assessed in vitro and in silico, studying volatile interactions with target enzymes...
January 30, 2024: Archiv der Pharmazie