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Cosmetics is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Skin Protection and Aging, Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery, melanin and skin pigmentation. Over its lifetime it has published 1,569 papers, which have received 25,044 citations.
| Publisher | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (MDPI) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Cosmetics 2023, 12, 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Skin Protection and Aging Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery melanin and skin pigmentation Bee Products Chemical Analysis Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities |
| ISSN | 2079-9284 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 3.9 |
| h-index | 72 |
| i10-index | 583 |
| Article processing charge | $1,732 |
| Open access | Yes — indexed in DOAJ |
| Top institutions publishing here | Universidade do Porto |
| Journal website | www.mdpi.com |
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Acidic pH of the skin surface has been recognized as a regulating factor for the maintenance of the stratum corneum homeostasis and barrier permeability. The most important functions of acidic pH seem to be related to the keratinocyte differentiation process, the formation and function of epidermal lipids and the corneocyte lipid envelope, the maintenance of…
Essential oils are widely incorporated in cosmetic products, perfumes and related household products due to the variety of their properties but mainly due to their pleasant odour. The composition of these volatile natural complex mixtures may vary depending on the quality of plant material from which they were obtained and the extraction method by which…
Natural ingredients have been used for centuries for skin care purposes. Nowadays, they are becoming more prevalent in formulations, due to consumers’ concerns about synthetic ingredients/chemical substances. The main benefits reported for plant extracts, used in skin care, include antioxidant and antimicrobial activities and tyrosinase inhibition effect. In this review, some examples of plants from…
The use of microalgae and cyanobacteria for nutritional purposes dates back thousands of years; during the last few decades, microalgae culture has improved to become one of the modern biotechnologies. This has allowed high amounts of algal biomass to be obtained for use in different applications. Currently, the global production of microalgae and cyanobacteria is…
In recent years, interest in the health effects of natural antioxidants has increased due to their safety and applicability in cosmetic formulation. Nevertheless, efficacy of natural antioxidants in vivo is less documented than their prooxidant properties in vivo. Plant extracts rich in vitamins, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds can induce oxidative damage by reacting with various…
