Natural-Based Skincare Solutions

Dear Colleagues,

Skin plays a crucial role in protecting the human body from external harmful agents, namely from UV radiation, pollutants, microorganisms, and pathogen infections, preventing the occurrence of wounds, as well as regulating evapotranspiration and electrolytes loss.

Natural products (including plants, algae, and fungi) have been the source of extracts and isolated bioactive compounds, with less side-effects, that are paramount as new and effective therapeutical approaches for dermatological conditions, or even as a source of bioactive ingredients that are the basis for the development of cosmetics.

From this perspective, this Special Issue attempts to showcase recent updates in the investigation of the development of innovative natural skincare solutions. Henceforward, researchers are encouraged to share their work when related to this emerging topic, either when attempting to chemically characterize these biological matrices, or when proving their bioactive properties, such as their cytotoxicity profiles, antioxidant properties, anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory action, senolytic and senomorphic potential, and photoprotective and anti-enzymatic properties, both through in vitro and in vivo assays. Papers that envisage the development of innovative nanotechnology-based systems to improve the delivery of such natural components on the skin and hair are also encouraged. Therefore, this Special Issue on natural skincare ingredients intends to highlight for research that attests to the security and effectiveness of innovative natural approaches, thus paving the way for the development of reliable natural cosmetics.

Prof. Dr. Célia Cabral
Guest Editor

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