Natural and Synthetic Raw Materials of Cosmetics

Team coordinator:
Prof. Krzysztof Śmigielski, Ph.D., D. Sc.

Team leaders:
Assoc. Prof. Radosław Bonikowski, Ph.D., D. Sc.
Prof. Danuta Kalemba, Ph.D., D. Sc.
Anna Wajs-Bonikowska, Ph.D., D. Sc.

Team members:
Agnieszka Krajewska, Ph.D.
Anna Lis, Ph.D.
Ewa Maciejczyk, Ph.D.
Magdalena Sikora, Ph.D.

Research area: 
1. Isolation, chemical analysis and biological properties of natural fragrance products.
2. Synthesis and analysis of sensory analogues of natural fragrances.
3. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of natural biologically active compounds belonging to the group of lipids applying chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.
4. Synthesis of fatty acid derivatives and terpenoid derivatives with potential biological activity.
5. Application of natural products (essential oils, plant extracts, hydrolates) in cosmetic formulations.