• Akshata A. Lakhe
• Dr. Sonal S. Dhabekar

Generally lot of food waste is thrown daily in garbage. The largest in India is food waste. In India the daily consumption of vegetables is maximum. Out of all the vegetables the per capita consumption of potato (Solanum Tuberosum) is maximum. The potatoes are mostly boiled or roasted. The skin of potato is generally removed after boiling and thrown out as it is considered as waste material. Waste can be recycled to turn best. This skin was collected and subjected to extraction process. Potato peels is rich in antioxidant, antibacterial property. It contains fiber, minerals (iron, zinc, potassium, and calcium). It even contains vitamin (B & C), starch, phenol, etc. Potato peel extract can be incorporate in various cosmetic products to enhance activity of product.

Solanum Tuberosum, starch, phenol, antibacterial, antioxidant, cosmetic ingredient.

"Potato peel extract: natural cosmetic ingredient", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 9, page no.865-869, September-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809636.pdf

"Potato peel extract: natural cosmetic ingredient", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 9, page no. pp865-869, September-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809636.pdf