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Cosmetics
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Cosmetics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Chemistry 559 31 51 14
Biology and Biochemistry 659 16 23 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 79
Documents by Best Scientists*: 106
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 52
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.698
Impact Factor: 3.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Cosmetics?

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Cosmetics, Food science, Antioxidant, Chromatography and Traditional medicine. The journal facilitates discussions on Cosmetics that incorporate concepts from other fields like Skin care, Ingredient, Biotechnology and Active ingredient. The Antioxidant research discussed is included in the broader subject of Biochemistry.

  • Cosmetics (24.00%)
  • Food science (13.00%)
  • Antioxidant (11.20%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Main Benefits and Applicability of Plant Extracts in Skin Care Products (95 citations)
  • The Potential Use of Marine Microalgae and Cyanobacteria in Cosmetics and Thalassotherapy (82 citations)
  • Essential Oils and Their Single Compounds in Cosmetics—A Critical Review (82 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Cosmetics:

The most cited articles mostly deal with topics like Cosmetics, Biotechnology, Food science, Dermatology and Skin care. The most cited publications explore themes in Cosmetics like Cosmeceuticals and link them with other fields of study like Human health. The most cited articles with studies in Food science featured incorporate elements of Antimicrobial, Skin sensitivity and Extraction methods.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Enzyme
  • Organic chemistry

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Cosmetics, Food science, Stratum corneum, Traditional medicine and Pharmacology. It focuses on Cosmetics but sometimes tackles the closely related topic of Active ingredient which is concerned with Skin care. While work presented in Cosmetics provided substantial information on Food science, it also covered topics in DPPH, Polyphenol, Antioxidant and Extraction (chemistry).

The journal holds forums on Stratum corneum that merges themes from other disciplines such as Penetration (firestop), Nanotechnology, Solid lipid nanoparticle and Dry skin. While Traditional medicine is the key highlight in Cosmetics, it also covered some subjects on Cosmeceutical and Cosmetic industry. The journal focuses on Pharmacology but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Melanin and Tyrosinase.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Seaweeds Compounds: An Ecosustainable Source of Cosmetic Ingredients? (15 citations)
  • Design, Preparation, and Characterization of Effective Dermal and Transdermal Lipid Nanoparticles: A Review (5 citations)
  • Periorbital Hyperpigmentation—Dark Circles under the Eyes; Treatment Suggestions and Combining Procedures (4 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Cosmetics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Kazuhisa Maeda (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Pierfrancesco Morganti (11 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Lihao Gu (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Luigi Rigano (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Maria Beatrice Coltelli (7 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Cosmetics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Milan (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Michigan (2 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Charité (2 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Padua (2 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Nantes (2 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 98.92% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 0.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 100.00% of all publications and 0.00% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Educational Considerations for a Career in Cosmetics Research

For those interested in embarking on a journey into the exciting world of cosmetics research, it's crucial to obtain relevant qualifications. One of these is a degree related to medicine, chemistry, or a similar field. These disciplines provide the necessary foundation for understanding the scientific elements of cosmetics, including the complex molecular structure of ingredients, the body's response to various substances, and the innovative methods used in cosmetics formulation. Similar programs, such as the medical assistant programs in Oregon, provide a strong emphasis on biology and human anatomy - valuable knowledge assets to blend with the artistic creativity demanded in the world of cosmetics. Moreover, a degree in these areas is instrumental in understanding the broader ethical, health, and environmental considerations of cosmetics research, particularly as the industry continues to pursue sustainable and ethical practices. Universities also offer advanced research opportunities that can nurture one's capacity to contribute to the field, informing the future of cosmetics through insightful studies and innovative ideation. Remember, choosing the right educational path is a critical step in establishing a successful career in cosmetics research – start your journey today!

Top Publications

  • The Beast of Beauty: Environmental and Health Concerns of Toxic Components in Cosmetics

    Muhammad Bilal;Shahid Mehmood;Hafiz M. N. Iqbal

    (2020)
    120 Citations
  • New Insights on Unique Features and Role of Nanostructured Materials in Cosmetics

    Muhammad Bilal;Hafiz M. N. Iqbal

    (2020)
    87 Citations
  • Chitosan: A Promising Multifunctional Cosmetic Ingredient for Skin and Hair Care

    (2022)
    67 Citations
  • How to Use the Normalized Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Deviation (HLDN) Concept for the Formulation of Equilibrated and Emulsified Surfactant-Oil-Water Systems for Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical Products

    Jean-Louis Salager;Raquel Antón;Johnny Bullón;Ana Forgiarini

    (2020)
    58 Citations
  • Topical Minoxidil-Loaded Nanotechnology Strategies for Alopecia

    Ana Cláudia Santos;Miguel Pereira-Silva;Catarina Guerra;Diana Costa

    (2020)
    48 Citations
  • Microbial Biosurfactants as Key Multifunctional Ingredients for Sustainable Cosmetics

    Hamid-Reza Ahmadi-Ashtiani;Anna Baldisserotto;Elena Cesa;Stefano Manfredini

    (2020)
    45 Citations
  • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra, G. uralensis, and G. inflata) and Their Constituents as Active Cosmeceutical Ingredients

    (2022)
    43 Citations
  • Chlorogenic Acids and Caffeine from Coffee By-Products: A Review on Skincare Applications

    (2023)
    40 Citations
  • Pickering Emulsions: A Novel Tool for Cosmetic Formulators

    (2022)
    36 Citations

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