Natural Ingredients for Skin Moisturization and Anti-Aging

Dear Colleagues,

Natural ingredients are widely explored for their potential to support skin health and improve skin appearance. Plant extracts, marine-derived compounds, microbial ingredients, and agricultural by-products offer diverse sources of substances for skincare applications, including moisturization, barrier support, and the management of visible signs of aging.

Growing interest in naturally derived and sustainable skincare products creates opportunities for research and innovation. However, the effective use of these ingredients requires a clear understanding of their composition, biological activities, safety, and formulation performance. Challenges such as ingredient variability, limited solubility, and instability also need to be addressed to ensure consistent product quality and efficacy.

This Special Issue aims to present recent advances in natural ingredients for skincare, from ingredient discovery and characterization to formulation development and product evaluation. We welcome original research articles and reviews examining the scientific basis and practical applications of natural ingredients. Studies connecting laboratory findings with measurable skin benefits are particularly encouraged.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Extraction, characterization, and standardization of natural skincare ingredients;
• Biological activities and mechanisms that are relevant to skincare;
• Skin moisturization, barrier support, and anti-aging applications;
• Natural ingredients for uneven skin tone, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin;
• Formulation development and delivery systems;
• Ingredient compatibility and product stability;
• Laboratory and human evaluation of safety and efficacy;
• Sustainable sourcing, green extraction, and agricultural by-product utilization.

This Special Issue seeks to advance the development of safe, effective, and scientifically supported skincare products containing natural ingredients.

Dr. Tawanun Sripisut
Dr. Siau Hui Mah
Guest Editors

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