Functional Molecules as Novel Cosmetic Ingredients
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1999
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Interests: extraction and separation of bioactive substances
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Dear Colleagues,
Cosmetics, initially associated with altering one’s appearance, have evolved beyond their traditional beauty role to encompass skin-care and the treatment of various skin conditions. With the rise in consumer preferences for novel ingredients with various bioactivities, researchers are actively exploring the development of functional molecules, including synthetic molecules, natural molecules and bio-derived molecules, and they are also exploring the skin-care and hair-care properties of these substances. Additionally, delivery systems of the functional molecules, such as liposomes, nanolipid, noisomes and other novel emulsions, have been investigated and proven to be more efficient than conventional formulations.
For this Special Issue, we invite researchers to provide original research articles that report on the development and production of novel functional molecules such as synthetic molecules, natural compounds, products from microorganisms, or substances derived from these sources for potential cosmetic applications. In addition, articles reporting on the encapsulation and delivery technologies of the functional molecules for cosmetic formulation applications can be also submitted. We also invite the submission of biological properties and clinical studies demonstrating skin or hair-care applications and the related molecule mechanisms of these functional ingredients. Review articles discussing the current state of the art in the field of functional molecules for cosmetic applications are also welcome.
Prof. Dr. Jing Wang
Prof. Dr. Zhong Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- synthetic molecules
- plant extracts
- natural compounds
- biotech-derived molecules
- natural-derived molecules
- fermentation-derived ingredients
- biological activity
- cosmetics
- encapsulation and delivery technologies of ingredients
- skin-care
- hair-care
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Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Ganoderma lucidum extract fights aging by reducing mitochondrial stress and controlling
Authors: Zhong Liu
Affiliation: College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
Title: Cosmetic ingredients from plants
Authors: Laurence Coiffard
Affiliation: Faculté de Pharmacie, Université de Nantes, LIEN, EA4685, F-44000 Nantes, France
Title: Preparation of cosmetic peel bases from coffee waste
Authors: Alexandros Tsoupras
Affiliation: Hephaestus Laboratory, School of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Kavala University Campus, St Lukas, 65404 Kavala, Greece
