Non-invasive Sensing of Skin–Cosmetic Interactions Using Optical Methods
A special issue of Cosmetics (ISSN 2079-9284).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 1615
Special Issue Editor
Interests: skin physiology; skin barrier function; non-invasive analysis; photoprotection; antioxidants; spectroscopy; microscopy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The penetration depth and impact of topically applied cosmetic formulations on the molecular composition and physiological parameters of the stratum corneum are essential for the quality control of cosmetic products and the efficacy of functional cosmetic ingredients on the skin. For this, non-invasive optical spectroscopic methods (such as confocal Raman microspectroscopy, multi-photon tomography, fluorescence lifetime imaging, laser scanning microscopy, and optical coherence tomography), which can be applied in vivo and ex vivo on native skin, are state of the art. High resolution, specificity for certain cosmetic substances and compartments of the stratum corneum on a molecular level, high speed, and non-invasiveness of measurements are the most important advantages.
This Special Issue will address the application of optical methods for the non-invasive determination of the penetration depth effect of cosmetic formulations or functional cosmetic ingredients on the stratum corneum (skin–cosmetic interactions), including, but not limited to, skin barrier function, skin hydration, moisturization, and imaging (“optical biopsy”).
We encourage researchers from academia and industry to submit original or review manuscripts and look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Maxim E. Darvin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Raman microspectroscopy
- two-photon tomography
- FLIM
- laser scanning microscopy
- optical coherence tomography
- in vivo
- skin barrier function
- skin hydration
- moisturization
- functional cosmetic ingredients
