Natural dye produced by Amazonian fungus can be used in cosmetics
Phys.org
March 5, 2026
Initial tests with a natural dye produced by the Amazonian fungus Talaromyces amestolkiae show that eco-friendly cosmetics, such as face creams, gel sticks, and shampoos, can be developed with antioxidant and antibacterial properties. This finding is significant because microbial dyes, which are still underexplored in cosmetic research, can serve as a sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/5/2026