Green Cosmetics: Syncing Nature and Hygiene

Dear Colleagues,

Cosmetic products are used in daily life for enhancing beauty, keeping skin clean, and protecting skin from dust and sun. Cosmetics not only provide good hygiene, but they can also boost confidence during social interactions. Currently, there are many kinds of infectious diseases; thus, it is essential for people to keep clean and maintain proper hygiene to help with preventing serious illnesses. Therefore, utilizing cosmetic or cosmeceutical products can bring a positive impact to users and can also nourish their skin, which can essentially make them healthier as well.

Recent trends in the world market focus on the development of cosmetics and cosmeceutical products made from natural ingredients made from organic or healthy materials. As the name implies, the concept of green cosmetics concentrates on production of environmentally friendly products from nature-sourced ingredients by eco-friendly processes. Since sustainability will be of great importance in the production of green cosmetic products, it is necessary to consider sustainable materials such as renewable ingredients and by-products from industries and agriculture. Furthermore, discovering new sources or new natural ingredients is one of the many ways in improving sustainability when it comes to green cosmetics.

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

• Cosmetic products using natural ingredients produced from renewable plants and bacteria sources or by-products of production of industrial/agricultural raw materials;
• Novel material(s) from nature that have been proven to be safe with a scientific principle for potential use in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals for beauty, health, and hygiene;
• Production processes in any steps of ingredients or cosmetic products that are environmentally friendly;
• New processes, packaging methods, and/or new technology for green cosmetics.

Dr. Thanaporn Amnuaikit
Dr. Wiwat Pichayakorn
Dr. Veerawat Teeranachaideekul
Guest Editors

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