Antioxidants in Cosmetics
A special issue of Antioxidants (ISSN 2076-3921). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 1349
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pharmacognosy; natural products; phytochemicals; herbal extracts quality control; antioxidant activity; neuroprotection
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Interests: pharmacognosy and chemistry of natural products
Interests: nanotechnology; liposomes; nanoemulsion; model lipid membranes; drug targeting
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Herbal extracts and protein hydrolysates have long been utilized in traditional medicine and dermatology for promoting skin health, accelerating wound healing, and treating minor burns and irritations. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in incorporating herbal extracts, isolated natural products, and bioactive peptides into cosmetic formulations due to their broad spectrum of biological activities on the skin. Among these, their antioxidant activity stands out as a key mechanism through which these agents exert their protective and restorative effects.
Oxidative stress, which is driven by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the skin's antioxidant defense system, plays a central role in skin ageing and inflammatory conditions. It is often triggered by both extrinsic (e.g., ultraviolet radiation and environmental pollutants) and intrinsic (e.g., chronological ageing and metabolic processes) factors. By neutralizing ROS and modulating cellular antioxidant pathways, natural antioxidants and peptides can contribute significantly to maintaining skin integrity and delaying the signs of ageing.
This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and reviews on the antioxidant properties of natural products and peptides, with particular emphasis on their application in cosmetic science to promote skin health and beauty. We welcome submissions exploring mechanistic insights, formulation development, efficacy and safety evaluations, and novel sources and procedures for the production/isolation of bioactive compounds. The use of herbal extracts and essential oils falls within the scope of this Special Issue, provided that an adequate chromatographic/spectroscopic characterization is presented.
Prof. Dr. Fotini Lamari
Dr. Vassiliki Magafa
Dr. Sophia Hatziantoniou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cosmetics
- herbal extracts
- natural products
- peptides
- synthesis
- isolation
- oxidative stress
- emulsions
- nanoparticles
- fibroblasts
- ageing
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