Chinese American Cosmetic Professional Association (CACPA)—a Collaborative and Inclusive Platform for Research and Education of Cosmetic and Personal Care Products

A special issue of Cosmetics (ISSN 2079-9284).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 6570

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Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, 7 Greenhouse Rd, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
Interests: bioactive natural products; anti-aging; nutraceuticals; cosmeceuticals
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1. Colgate Palmolive Company, New York, NY 10022, USA
2. Chinese American Cosmetic Professional Association (CACPA)
Interests: mass spectrometry; separation science; natural ingredients; skin and oral care products
School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China
Interests: skin care; herb ingredient; efficacy evaluation and regulation

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SHISEIDO, New York, NY 10017, USA
Interests: clean beauty; sustainability; eco-responsibility; microbiome; naturality; minimalism; traceability; up-cyclable; non-toxic ingredients; holistic wellness

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Dear Colleagues,

Chinese American Cosmetic Professional Association (CACPA), an independent and non-profit professional organization registered in the USA since 2000, has grown into an influential organization in the cosmetic and personal care industry. CACAP has more than 250 active members from all areas of cosmetics, including corporations such as L'Oréal, Estee Lauder, Colgate, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Revlon and Unilever, Coty, ET Browner Drug, Avon, Cosmax, and raw material suppliers, such as BASF, Dow, Croda, DSM, Evonik, Grant Industries, Kobo, International Flavors & Fragrances, Symrise, Firmenich, Ingredion, Lubrizol, Sino Lion USA, Bloomage Biotech, Sandream Impact, Shin-Etsu, and Fox Rothschild, as well as academic institutes including Rutgers University and the University of Rhode Island. CACPA is hosting this collection to provide a showcase opportunity for all researchers, product developers, market promoters, and policymakers in the cosmetic field to share their study findings, reviews, and perspectives on cosmetics. This collection calls for papers that are related (but not limited) to the areas of: 1) new technologies in cosmetics; 2) the development of novel cosmetic active/functional ingredients; 3) methodologies and approaches to cosmetics’ evaluations; 4) trends in new cosmetic products; 5) the promotion of education and career development in the cosmetic industry; 6) augmentations of diversity, inclusion, and international communication and collaboration in cosmetics. Papers in this collection can be published in various forms, including as research articles, communications, reviews, perspectives, and conference proceedings. As the guest editors, we cordially invite you to contribute to this collection, which aims to provide an insight into this fast-growing industry that is full of advantages, challenges, and opportunities.

Dr. Hang Ma
Dr. Zhigang Hao
Dr. Qing Huang
Dr. Hongjie Liu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • new technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence and deep learning)
  • novel cosmetic ingredients
  • cosmeceuticals from natural resources
  • traditional chinese medicine for cosmetics
  • biological/functional evaluations
  • trends in global cosmetics
  • women in business

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Efficacy Evaluation of Chlorella pyrenoidosa Extracts on Cytotoxicity Induced by Atmospheric Particulate Matter 2.5 Exposure Using Skin Cell Lines and Zebrafish Models
by Xiang Wang, Xin Li, Xufeng Jiang, Fengwei Xiang, Yuanliang Lai and Guanggang Xiang
Cosmetics 2023, 10(2), 63; https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics10020063 - 12 Apr 2023
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The invention and use of chelating purification products directed at atmospheric particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) are beneficial in preventing cytotoxicity and bodily harm. However, natural plant active compounds that minimize the adverse effect of PM2.5 are rarely reported. Chlorella pyrenoidosa extracts (CPEs), a [...] Read more.
The invention and use of chelating purification products directed at atmospheric particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) are beneficial in preventing cytotoxicity and bodily harm. However, natural plant active compounds that minimize the adverse effect of PM2.5 are rarely reported. Chlorella pyrenoidosa extracts (CPEs), a nutritional supplement derived from Chlorella vulgaris, have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Here, we discovered that CPEs extracted with crushing cell extraction technology can attenuate the negative impacts of PM2.5. Furthermore, CPE intervention can protect against DNA damage and unstable genomic structure due to PM2.5 exposure. Moreover, CPE intervention restored mRNA and protein expression of the DNA misincorporation repair mechanism gene, nudix hydrolase 1 (NUDT1), and 8-oxoguanine DNA glycosylase (OGG1). In vivo damage protection experiments revealed that CPEs reduced PM2.5-induced hepatotoxicity of zebrafish larvae and effectively prevented the death of adult zebrafish exposed to PM2.5. Briefly, CPEs can attenuate cytotoxicity, resist DNA damage, relieve PM2.5-induced hepatotoxicity, and improve cell purification activity, making them ideal for use as a protective factor or functional ingredient in the cosmetics and health food industries. Full article
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Examining How Diet and Lifestyle Influence Skin Appearance through a Common Risk Factor: Excess Iron—A Comprehensive Review
by Tianshu Yang, Lungchi Chen and Xi Huang
Cosmetics 2024, 11(4), 108; https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics11040108 - 27 Jun 2024
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In the contemporary era, youthful and healthy skin is a pivotal determinant of beauty. Choices pertaining to one’s dietary and lifestyle practices wield substantial influence over skin health. Currently, the focal point of attention lies in strategies that delay skin aging and maintain [...] Read more.
In the contemporary era, youthful and healthy skin is a pivotal determinant of beauty. Choices pertaining to one’s dietary and lifestyle practices wield substantial influence over skin health. Currently, the focal point of attention lies in strategies that delay skin aging and maintain skin quality. Remarkably, the skin, the body’s largest organ, serves as the primary defense barrier against external elements. Skin aging encompasses intrinsic and extrinsic categories, both susceptible to genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Given the strides in science and technology, the pursuit of effective and safe interventions for skin aging assumes paramount importance. Thus, this review delves into the intricate relationship between diet, lifestyle, and skin aging, culminating in an exploration of the crucial role played by excess iron in this intricate nexus. Understanding these dynamics holds promise for advancing our knowledge of skincare and the quest for timeless vitality. Full article
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