International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Aims & Scope

The Journal publishes original refereed papers, review papers and correspondence in the fields of cosmetic research.

It is read by practising cosmetic scientists and dermatologists, as well as specialists in more diverse disciplines that are developing new products which contact the skin, hair, nails or mucous membranes.

The aim of the Journal is to present current scientific research, both pure and applied, in: cosmetics, toiletries, perfumery and allied fields.

Areas that are of particular interest include: studies in skin physiology and interactions with cosmetic ingredients, innovation in claim substantiation methods (in silico, in vitro, ex vivo, in vivo), human and in vitro safety testing of cosmetic ingredients and products, physical chemistry and technology of emulsion and dispersed systems, theory and application of surfactants, new developments in olfactive research, aerosol technology and selected aspects of analytical chemistry.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.70

h-index

Year	Value
2024	83

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8189

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	743

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.694

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine and Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Intrinsic and extrinsic factors in skin ageing: a review

  Citation: 697

  Authors: M. A., K. W., P., H. I.

• Natural skin surface pH is on average below 5, which is beneficial for its resident flora

  Citation: 655

  Authors: H., S., A., H., P.

• Ultraviolet radiation and skin aging: roles of reactive oxygen species, inflammation and protease activation, and strategies for prevention of inflammation‐induced matrix degradation – a review

  Citation: 562

  Authors: S., C., J.

• Application of microencapsulated essential oils in cosmetic and personal healthcare products – a review

  Citation: 296

  Authors: I. T., B. N., L.

• The melanogenesis and mechanisms of skin‐lightening agents – existing and new approaches

  Citation: 294

  Authors: J. M., M. J.

• Ethnic skin types: are there differences in skin structure and function?¹

  Citation: 293

  Authors: A. V.

• Polyphenols as active ingredients for cosmetic products

  Citation: 283

  Authors: O. V., U., P., M.

• Skin colour typology and suntanning pathways

  Citation: 275

  Authors: A., I., C.

• Nanoemulsion: process selection and application in cosmetics – a review

  Citation: 267

  Authors: M. N., D. D. M., T. J. A., N. A.

• A short history of sweat gland biology

  Citation: 261

  Authors: K., A., L., S. S.

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