Active Substances and Bioavailability in Cosmetics
A special issue of Cosmetics (ISSN 2079-9284).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 50563
Special Issue Editors
Interests: skin physiology; cosmetic actives; efficacy testing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Currently, cosmetology uses many active substances obtained from natural sources or by chemical synthesis or biotransformation. Their mechanisms of action, due to the development of knowledge concernign the skin, are becoming increasingly more understood. Both substances with direct and indirect biological activity are used. In most cases, however, their activity is possible only after crossing the stratum corneum barrier, so bioavailability becomes crucial for the desired cosmetic efficacy. In addition, the biological effects obtained due to typically physical activities— e.g., occlusion, exfoliation, and energy absorption—are also significant. This Special Issue intends to present various aspects of the action of active substances and their bioavailability, such as:
- Barrier penetration;
- Tissue transport and distribution;
- Controlled release from cosmetic formulations;
- Interactions with living cells;
- Efficacy of cosmetics and actives;
- Mechanisms of action.
Dr. Katarzyna Pytkowska
Dr. Jacek Arct
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- skin physiology
- penetration
- bioavailability
- actives
