Mango Seed Kernel (Mangifera indica): A Sustainable Source of Antioxidants for Herbal Face Serum Applications – A Review

Mango seed kernel (MSK), a mango processing by-product, is a sustainable, unexplored source for bioactive compounds, finding significant applications in the cosmetic industry. The emphasis of this review is on the Soxhlet apparatus extraction procedure for the mango seed kernel, emphasizing its applications in face serum. Mango seed kernel contains unexplored carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and polyphenols, like tannins, gallic acid, mangiferin, flavonoids, coumarins, and catechins, possessing potent antioxidant activities, finding significant applications in dermal protection and anti-aging. Ethanol Soxhlet extraction is emphasized, a cost-effective, eco-friendly process, facilitating efficient extraction of heat-stable, valuable phytochemicals. Phytochemical analysis verifies the presence of alkaloids, saponins, glycosides, steroids, and tannins, validating the versatile cosmetic applications of the herb. The review introduces the physiology of the dermal tissue, establishing the significance of serum delivery systems, like their higher penetration, compound content, and dermal hydration. Thus, the mango seed kernel finds potential applications as a natural, cost-effective, antioxidant-rich cosmetic agent, presenting a novel source for herbal cosmetic products.