The Application of Biopolymers in Cosmetics

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to submit a manuscript regarding the applications of biopolymers in cosmetics. Many different raw materials are used in the preparation of cosmetics. Among them, synthetic polymers and biopolymers are extensively used. Natural polymers, also called biopolymers, are produced by living organisms. They are biodegradable and biocompatible, and so are friendly for skin and hair. A variety of natural polymers such as cellulose—the main component of wood and leaves—exist in nature. Another common biopolymer is starch, which is widely used in food production. Natural polymers also make up the main components of skin and hair (e.g., collagen, elastin, keratin). These biopolymers, as well as other polysaccharides, are broadly applied in cosmetic formulations. Many natural polymers play a significant role in cosmetic formulation as moisturizers and thickening agents. Based on biopolymers and synthetic polymers, a range of hydrogels can be formed for potential cosmetic and biomedical applications; the hydrogels used in cosmetic preparations can be prepared from numerous biopolymers (i.e., collagen, gelatin, hyaluronic acid, alginate, chitosan, xanthan gum, pectin, starch, cellulose, and its derivatives). This Special Issue is dedicated to all aspects of the application of biopolymers in cosmetics.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: biopolymers as thickeners, film-formers, hydrogels, moisturizing agents, new materials based on biopolymers, etc.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Alina Sionkowska
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Cosmetics is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.