Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: "Novel Delivery Systems for Dermocosmetic Applications"

Dear Colleagues,

The skin is the body’s outermost organ, with pivotal functions in protection from external stimuli. Additionally, the skin is exposed to many risks, deriving from possible insults due to pollution or UV exposure, leading to premature ageing, as well as inflammation or infections. Therefore, to counteract these deleterious effects, several approaches have been developed, spanning from innovative delivery systems based on nanotechnological approaches, to functional ingredients, such as novel plant-derived phytochemicals.

In particular, nanoplatforms have emerged as promising carriers of treatments to improve the skin barrier’s function and to enhance their topical delivery. Indeed, nanoplatforms possess many advantages, including high biocompatibility, controlled release, increased moisturizing and emollient power, easy scale-up, and low-cost production. A variety of delivery systems have been investigated for topical application, such as lipid and polymeric nanoparticles, patches, emulsions, liposomes, and microneedles. This Special Issue’s aim is to collect the most recent research to provide an update of the state of the art, and to highlight new directions for investigations into the use of innovative formulations for dermatologic and dermocosmetic applications

Prof. Dr. Elisabetta Esposito
Dr. Debora Santonocito
Collection Editors

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