Advancing Cosmetic Safety Science: Approaches for Skin Compatibility and Risk Assessment
A special issue of Toxics (ISSN 2305-6304). This special issue belongs to the section "Novel Methods in Toxicology Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cosmetic formulation; dermocosmetics and cosmeceuticals; nanocosmetics; toxicological safety assessment of cosmetics; cosmetic claims and efficacy evaluation of cosmetics; cosmetovigilance
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Interests: analytical method development and validation; quality control of health products; drug delivery; cosmetics; nutricosmeticsș nutraceuticals
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Interests: semisolid drug delivery systems; transdermal drug delivery; cosmetic and dermatological formulations; rheology; texture analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cosmetic ingredients and products are increasingly diverse, reflecting consumer demands for safe, effective, and sustainable formulations. Ensuring safety and skin compatibility is essential for regulatory compliance, consumer health, and also market success. With the rise of innovative bioactive compounds and nanotechnology-based delivery systems, together with multifunctional formulations, there is a growing need for robust toxicological evaluation and risk assessment strategies.
We welcome contributions related to New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), such as in vitro toxicology models, reconstructed human epidermis, organ-on-a-chip systems, in silico predictions, and defined approaches using integrated testing strategies (e.g., IATA), as well as clinical trials and human studies evaluating skin compatibility and tolerance. Studies may address skin irritation, sensitization, barrier integrity, oxidative stress, microbiome interactions, or other endpoints relevant to cosmetic safety.
Original research, method development, validation studies, and review articles are encouraged. This collection aims to support the ongoing transition toward next-generation risk assessment by highlighting scientifically sound, ethically aligned, and regulatory-ready approaches in cosmetic safety science.
Dr. Anca Maria Juncan
Dr. Luca-Liviu Rus
Prof. Dr. Adriana Ciurba
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cosmetic ingredients
- cosmetic products
- toxicological evaluation
- skin compatibility
- safety assessment
- risk assessment
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