Gel Role in the World of the Cosmetic Research
A special issue of Gels (ISSN 2310-2861). This special issue belongs to the section "Gel Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 July 2024) | Viewed by 9640
Special Issue Editors
Interests: gels; cosmetic technology; cosmetic chemistry; green chemistry; green extractions
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Interests: gels; pharmaceutical technology; mucoadhesion; nanotechnology; drug delivery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to submit a manuscript regarding the world of gels in the cosmetic field. The term “gel” encompasses several concepts, from new materials (i.e., natural and synthetic polymers) to new applications related to studies on the rheological behaviour of gelled systems. Moreover, nowadays a “cosmetic gel” can play a fundamental role as a safety tool in a pandemic time.
The development of the most performing cosmetic formulation needs multidisciplinary knowledge dealing with raw materials chemistry, rheological studies, skin wellness and safety.
In this regard, this Special Issue aims to explore all the cosmetic research involving gels and calls for manuscripts that can enhance the following fields regarding:
- innovative synthetic polymers and biopolymers useful in different cosmetic systems from solutions to emulsions
- new formulations, focusing on interaction of ingredients and the rheological behaviour depending on compounds amounts and conditions. This topic can include stability tests and in vitro cytotoxicity assays
- research that enhances sustainability, human health and safety, by studying new eco-friendly pathways in gel formulation
It is our pleasure to receive a contribution to this Special Issue. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.
Prof. Dr. Carla Villa
Prof. Dr. Eleonora Russo
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Gels is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- gel
- rheology
- cosmetics
- biopolymers
- gelling agents
- healthcare
- sustainable formulations
- safety
