Useful from Useless: Development of Cosmetics from Agri-Food By-Products
A special issue of Cosmetics (ISSN 2079-9284).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 106
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cosmetics and cosmeceuticals; phytochemicals delivery; liposomes; phospholipid vesicles; antioxidants; anti-aging; regenerative treatments; polyphenols; natural chemicals from agri-food by-products; keratinocytes; fibroblasts; macrophages; in vitro testing; skin hydration; skin elasticity; in vivo clinical trials
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Interests: cosmetics and cosmeceuticals; phytochemicals delivery; liposomes; phospholipid vesicles; antioxidants; antiaging; regenerative treatments; polyphenols; natural chemicals from agri-food by-products; keratinocytes; fibro-blasts; macrophages; in vitro testing; skin hydration; skin elasticity; in vivo clinical trials
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Interests: cosmetics and cosmeceuticals; formulation; antioxidants; antiaging; green extractions; polyphenols; sustainable products; in vitro testing; up-cycling; in vivo clinical trials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to collect research articles or reviews that address the development of cosmetics or cosmeceuticals prepared using agri-food by-products or waste. With regard to development, we welcome the submission of studies devoted to formulation, physico-chemical and technological characterization, the measurement of rheological behavior, the stability of cosmetics in different conditions, the assessment of potential irritation or contamination by chemical agents or microorganisms using patch tests, the evaluation of in vitro effectiveness, and the assessment of efficacy using in vivo clinical trials. Agri-food by-products or waste can be used as raw materials or as a source of functional molecules, perfumes, surfactants, polymers, fibers, texturing agents or colorants to enhance the sensorial or moisturizing properties, rheological behavior, skin adhesion, texture and fragrance of developed formulations. In addition, cosmetics can be prepared using conventional dosage forms or innovative delivery systems such as micro- or nano-carriers to enhance the efficiency of formulations.
Prof. Dr. Maria Manconi
Dr. Maria Letizia Manca
Prof. Dr. Piera Di Martino
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- natural chemicals
- agri-food waste or by-products
- extracts
- antioxidant
- anti-aging
- skin
- hydra-tion
- elasticity
- water loss
- micro- or nano-carriers
- skin delivery
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