Artificial Intelligence in Cosmetic Science

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue ‘Artificial Intelligence in Cosmetic Science’. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across multiple scientific domains, and cosmetic science is no exception. The integration of AI into personalized cosmetics and direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing offers unprecedented opportunities to tailor skincare and beauty solutions to individual genetic and phenotypic profiles. This research area is of growing importance as consumers increasingly demand customized products that align with their unique biological characteristics, while the industry seeks innovative approaches to enhance efficacy, safety, and consumer trust.

This Special Issue aims to explore the intersection of AI, DTC genetic testing, and personalized cosmetics, highlighting both scientific advancements and consumer perceptions. Within the scope of Cosmetics, which emphasizes cosmetic science, formulation, dermatological aspects, and consumer-oriented innovation, this Special Issue will provide a platform for interdisciplinary research that bridges biotechnology, informatics, dermatology, and cosmetic engineering. By focusing on AI-driven approaches, we seek to advance understanding of how genetic data and computational models can be harnessed to design next-generation personalized cosmetic solutions, while also addressing ethical, regulatory, and societal implications.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• AI algorithms for skin data analysis and cosmetic formulation design.
• Integration of DTC genetic testing with personalized cosmetic recommendations.
• Consumer perception, acceptance, and trust in AI-based personalized cosmetics.
• Ethical, regulatory, and privacy considerations in AI-driven cosmetic science.
• Advances in bioinformatics and dermatogenomics applied to cosmetics.
• Case studies of industry applications and translational research in personalized beauty.
• Future perspectives on AI-enabled innovation in cosmetic science.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Ki Han Kwon
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-anonymized 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.

• cosmetics
• customized cosmetics
• inner beauty
• DTC genetic testing
• artificial intelligence