Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Compounds for Skin Health and Management
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemicals and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
2. Biostructures and Biosystems National Institute (INBB), 00136 Rome, Italy
Interests: nutraceuticals; natural molecules; natural compounds; bioanalytical methods; chronic diseases; oxidative stress; luminescence
2. Istituto Nazionale Biosistemi e Biostrutture INBB, Rome, Italy
3. Interdepartmental Center of Industrial Energy and Environment Research—CIRI FRAME, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
4. Interdepartmental Centre for Industrial Agrofood Research-CIRI Agrofood, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Cesena, Italy
Interests: chronic diseases; natural compounds; oxidative damage; inflammation; aging; bioanalytical techniques; chemiluminescence; bioluminescence
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to invite you to contribute to the Special Issue, titled “Natural and Synthetic Bioactive Compounds for Skin Health and Management”, with the aim of publishing innovative research exploring the role of natural and synthetic bioactives in skin health and management. This editorial initiative provides a rare opportunity to share your findings, expand knowledge in this rapidly evolving field, and collaborate with experts from diverse disciplines.
Background and Relevance of the Special Issue
The skin, our largest organ, plays a crucial role in protecting the body and maintaining homeostasis. However, environmental, genetic, and pathological factors can compromise its function, necessitating effective solutions to preserve its health and manage dermatological conditions. In this context, natural and synthetic bioactives are emerging as promising tools for enhancing skin health due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, and protective properties.
This Special Issue aims to explore the potential of bioactive molecules derived from natural sources (such as plant extracts, peptides, or secondary metabolites) to address dermatological challenges such as skin aging, inflammatory skin diseases, UV radiation damage, and more. The synergy between traditional approaches and innovative strategies offers a fascinating landscape that deserves in-depth exploration.
Topics of Interest
We welcome original research articles and review papers on a wide range of topics related to the theme of the Special Issue, including:
- Natural bioactives: Identification, characterization, and mechanisms of action of compounds extracted from plants, algae, fungi, or other natural sources with beneficial skin effects. Natural bioactives derived from agricultural and food waste are also highly relevant according to their environmental impact.
- Clinical applications: Preclinical or clinical studies on the effectiveness of bioactives in preventing or treating skin conditions.
- Combined approaches: Synergies between natural and synthetic bioactives to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Dr. Angela Punzo
Dr. Cristiana Caliceti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- skin
- aging
- inflammation
- oxidative stress
- natural compounds
- sustainability
- synthetic compounds
- innovative techniques
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