Sustainable Cosmetics: From Natural Extracts to Nanocarriers
A special issue of Cosmetics (ISSN 2079-9284). This special issue belongs to the section "Cosmetic Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 203
Special Issue Editors
Interests: drug delivery systems; nanocarriers for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications; preformulation and formulation development; bioavailability enhancement strategies; polymeric and lipid-based nano/micro-delivery systems; controlled release technologies; sustainable and green approaches in pharmaceutical technology; dermal and transdermal delivery; physicochemical stability of pharmaceutical products
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Interests: pharmaceutical technology; nano- and microencapsulation techniques; stability studies of drug products; analytical techniques for pharmaceutical characterization; lipid-based formulations and nanoemulsions; cosmetic and dermocosmetic formulation science; microparticle and nanoparticle characterization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The cosmetics sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the need for scientifically grounded sustainability. This Special Issue aims to gather innovative research that moves beyond traditional “green” claims and explores how natural extracts, bio-based ingredients, and eco-designed nanocarriers can enable high-performance formulations with a verifiable environmental and social footprint. We welcome studies that integrate advanced extraction technologies, omics-based characterization, computational design, and life cycle thinking to elucidate the safety, efficacy, and circularity of cosmetic actives. Particular interest will be given to smart delivery systems developed through low-energy processes, biodegradable or bioinspired nanomaterials, and approaches that couple consumer safety with planetary health. By bridging material science, cosmetic chemistry, biotechnology, and regulatory innovation, this Special Issue encourages contributions proposing next-generation strategies for sustainable beauty—where scientific evidence, ethical sourcing, and technological creativity converge.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Piera Di Martino
Dr. Maria Rosa Gigliobianco
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable cosmetics
- natural bioactive extracts
- green extraction technologies
- eco designed nanocarriers
- biodegradable nanomaterials
- advanced delivery systems
- life cycle assessment (LCA) in cosmetics
- skin microbiome friendly ingredients
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