@inbook{cc539ce53dad4d9280bd6b62009fa7a7,
title = "Emollient, Exfoliation, Skin Lightening, and Anti-aging Properties of Fungal-Based Cosmetics",
abstract = "In the last few decades, incorporating bio-based resources typically derived from plants, animals, and microorganisms into cosmetics products has received increasing attention. Fungal species have proven to be a valuable group of organisms with several industrial applications. Fungal-based cosmetics have emerged as a promising frontier in skincare because they are eco-friendly, cost-effective, and a good source of natural bioactive compounds, offering a spectrum of skin benefits. This chapter discusses the emollient, exfoliation, skin-lightening, and anti-aging properties of fungal species and fungal-derived compounds.",
keywords = "Anti-aging, Cosmetics, Exfoliation, Fungi, Hyperpigmentation, Skin-lightening",
author = "Tchonkouang, \{Rose Daphnee\} and Manful, \{Maame Ekua\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026.",
year = "2026",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-032-09291-5\_11",
language = "English",
series = "Mycota",
publisher = "Springer International Publishing",
pages = "199--212",
booktitle = "Mycota",
address = "Switzerland",
}