Bioactive Compounds in Cosmetic Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2025) | Viewed by 1784
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cosmeceuticals; natural product; skin analysis; transdermal delivery; in vivo/in vitro efficacy tests of cosmetics; analytical chemistry on natural product in cosmetics; nutricosmetics; hair analysis; innovative cosmetic formulation
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Dear Colleagues,
In the last few years, new bioactive ingredients have been used in cosmetics for their effect on skin health. The use of natural ingredients is widespread, but, nowadays, peptides, biofermentates and upcycling are also popular and sustainable. It would be very interesting to evaluate the mechanisms of action of these new bioactive compounds using in vitro assays and in vivo efficacy evaluation. Therefore, for this Special Issue, we request studies discussing bioactive compounds such as traditional ingredients, herbal extracts, or other biologically active agents used to maintain skin well-being.
Prof. Dr. Sonia Laneri
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- peptides
- herbal extract
- biofermentates
- upcycling
- skin well-being
- in vitro tests
- efficacy testing
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