Natural Antioxidants for Cosmetic Applications
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Outcomes of Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 April 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanomedicine; liposomes and lipid-based nanosystems; vesicles; microparticles; biomaterials; drug delivery
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Interests: nanotechnology; topical administration; lipid-based delivery systems; vesicular nanosystems; hydrogels; semisolid formulations; encapsulation; physical chemistry; polymeric matrices
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The use of natural antioxidants in cosmetic formulations has increased significantly due to their role in protecting the skin from oxidative stress, aging and environmental stressors. Among these antioxidants, polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins, carotenoids, and stilbenes represent the main functional molecules of plant-derived matrices able to counteract skin-related reactive oxygen species (ROS) and free radical generation. Their beneficial anti-inflammatory, photoprotective, anti-aging, antiviral, and antimicrobial activities make them primary candidates for improving skin health.
The encapsulation of natural antioxidants represents a promising approach to increasing their beneficial properties, stability and shelf-life, resulting in the preservation of activity against oxidative stress. In fact, nanoencapsulation is widely utilized in the topical application of natural molecules to protect them from degradation by light, oxygen, and heat, to reduce skin irritation, and to improve skin penetration, hydration, and texture, leading to better cosmetic formulations.
For this Special Issue, original research papers as well as review articles focusing on the usefulness of natural antioxidants and their nano-encapsulated formulations in cosmetic applications are welcome.
Dr. Rita Cortesi
Dr. Maddalena Sguizzato
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cosmetic formulations
- skin care
- oxidative stress
- photoprotection
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