Anti-Aging and Skin Rejuvenation Ingredients: Design and Research
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cosmetic formulation; dermocosmetics and cosmeceuticals; nanocosmetics; toxicological safety assessment of cosmetics; cosmetic claims and efficacy evaluation of cosmetics; cosmetovigilance; natural products; anti-aging
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Interests: analytical method development; analytical method validation; quality control of health products; drug delivery; cosmetics; nutricosmetics
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Interests: drug and health product analysis; nutraceuticals and functional foods; safety assessment of pharmaceutical products and food supplements, quality assurance of health products, chemistry of cosmetic products and dermocosmetics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the demand for scientifically validated anti-aging and skin rejuvenation ingredients has advanced considerably, driven by increased consumer awareness, early preventive care, and advances in molecular research. This Special Issue aims to bring together recent innovations in the design, development, and evaluation of bioactive compounds with anti-aging and skin-restorative effects.
Contributions may explore natural or synthetic ingredients that modulate skin hydration, elasticity, barrier integrity, extracellular matrix remodeling, or oxidative stress—key mechanisms underlying cutaneous aging.
We welcome research that addresses ingredient formulation, delivery systems (e.g., nano- or microcarriers), synergistic combinations of novel active ingredients, and mechanistic insights into their dermocosmetic or nutricosmetic action. Both in vitro and in vivo models, as well as clinical and in silico studies evaluating efficacy, safety, and skin compatibility, are of interest.
This Special Issue is open to original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications focused on innovation and evidence-based validation of cosmetic and nutricosmetic ingredients for skin youthfulness and vitality, protection, and rejuvenation.
Dr. Anca Maria Juncan
Dr. Luca-Liviu Rus
Prof. Daniela Lucia Muntean
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Anti-aging ingredients
- Skin rejuvenation
- Nutricosmetics and cosmeceuticals
- Bioactive compounds
- Formulation and delivery systems
- Extracellular matrix and skin biology • In silico, in vitro and in vivo assessment.
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