Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
7th International Symposium on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (SIPAM-7), Madaniyin, Tunus, 11 - 13 Nisan 2025, ss.8, (Özet Bildiri)
Natural cosmetics are beauty products that are made primarily from ingredients derived from
natural sources such as plants, minerals, and other naturally occurring substances.
Cosmeceuticals are cosmetic products that contain active ingredients with potential therapeutic
benefits for the skin. Unlike conventional cosmetics, cosmeceuticals often contain ingredients
that claim to provide specific skin benefits beyond simple hydration or aesthetics. As a
relatively new trend, nanocosmetics refer to beauty and personal care products that incorporate
nanotechnology in their formulation. Nanocosmetics have become increasingly important in
the beauty industry due to their potential to enhance the efficacy, delivery, and overall
performance of cosmetic products. Nanocarriers can be designed to encapsulate and transport
specific active ingredients to desired sites within the skin, maximizing their impact and
minimizing potential side effects. Nanocosmetics can be formulated to address multiple skin
concerns simultaneously, such as hydration, anti-aging, and sun protection, simplifying
skincare routines.
We have been working on research and development of novel phyto-based cosmeceuticals via
extensive screening studies on plant extracts and pure natural substances using in vitro (enzyme
inhibition, etc), in silico (molecular docking and toxicity screening), and cell-based assays.
Some active extracts such as Cotinus coggygryia, identified by us were designed in the form of
niosome, nanofiber or nanoemulgel formulations. In this regard, an anti-acne formulation based
on several plant extracts tested against Propionibacterium acnes has been developed by our
group and applied for a patent. In our relevant study, polycaprolactone (PCL) electrospun
nanofibers containing Cotinus coggygria extract and hyaluronic acid (HA) were also developed
for wound healing purpose.
In this talk, our recent consequences on phyto-based cosmeceutical formulations will be
underlined.