Academic Journal
Q2International Journal of Cosmetic Science
About International Journal of Cosmetic Science
International Journal of Cosmetic Science is a scholarly journal published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.672 and H-index of 88.
Coverage: 1979-2026. Research categories: Chemistry (miscellaneous) (Q2); Colloid and Surface Chemistry (Q2); Dermatology (Q2); Drug Discovery (Q2); Pharmaceutical Science (Q2); Aging (Q3).
Verified field sources
- Editor(s): Editor in Chief: Majella Lane, Associate Editor: Marc Pissavini (Editor) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Editorial leadership listed under Edited By on the Wiley journal homepage; publisher role retained without assuming Editor-in-Chief.
- Journal Impact Factor: 2.6 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal Impact Factor and reporting year from Wiley Journal Metrics, distinct from CiteScore and Journal Citation Indicator.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal Impact Factor and reporting year from Wiley Journal Metrics, distinct from CiteScore and Journal Citation Indicator.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Skin Protection and Aging; Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Hair Growth and Disorders; melanin and skin pigmentation; Dermatology and Skin Diseases.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,570.00 USD; 2,970.00 EUR; 2,330.00 GBP
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Aims & Scope
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2026-09-10 · DOI: 10.1111/ics.70139Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) cake fermentation: A new, sustainable technology for advanced skin and scalp care ingredients
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2026-09-04 · DOI: 10.1111/ics.70138Mechanistic understanding and peptide ingredient screening for type III collagen via biological knowledge graph and molecular docking
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2026-09-02 · DOI: 10.1111/ics.70140Surface tension‐induced mechanotransduction in keratinocytes influences fibroblast activity and dermal matrix composition
Julien Chlasta, Gaël Runel, Manon Boussard, Tiphaine Pele‐Joly et al.
2026-09-02 · DOI: 10.1111/ics.70141New insights from data analysis of 12 global clinical studies on hair shedding
Yingjie Li, Shengnan Lin, Sarah Paterson, Tony Dadd et al.
2026-08-27 · DOI: 10.1111/ics.70136Enhancing the sensitivity of emulsion stability monitoring: A study based on precursor signals from multiple light scattering analysis
Chenxin Zhou, Yubo Li, Wenchan Pan, Kuan Ou et al.
2026-08-11 · DOI: 10.1111/ics.70129Dual asymmetric centrifugation to prepare cosmetic emulsions and creams: Physico‐chemical and energy considerations
A. Verger, M. Azzoug, E. Munnier
2026-08-10 · DOI: 10.1111/ics.70130Trans‐resveratrol alleviates inflammation and improves skin barrier function via aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway in human reconstructed epidermis
Irini M. Dijkhoff, Sandeep Keshavan, Regina G. Daré, Alke Petri‐Fink et al.
2026-08-09 · DOI: 10.1111/ics.70134Pretreatment of keratinocytes with Galactomyces ferment filtrate ( GFF ) promotes stress resiliency in an in vitro oxidative stress model
Lisa C. Green, Tim Reichling, Holly A. Rovito, Jodie Reed et al.
2026-08-09 · DOI: 10.1111/ics.70135Efficacy and safety of a novel anhydrous 0.1% retinal and 10% azelaic acid concentrate for blemish‐prone skin: An eight‐week randomized prospective split‐face, vehicle‐controlled study
Chloé Gaudicheau, Maria Ahlström, Johanna Maria Gillbro, Ulf Åkerström et al.
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2026-08-05 · DOI: 10.1111/ics.70124Sensory contribution of emollient cascades in skin creams evaluated by CATA analysis
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