Year: 2024 | Month: November | Volume: 11 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 269-289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20241122
Nanotechnology in Cosmetics: An Overview
T. Rama Rao1, Ch. Manikanta1, M. Shashank1, M. S. Surya Krishna1
1Department of Pharmaceutics, CMR College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Corresponding Author: Tadikonda Rama Rao
ABSTRACT
Nanotechnology is revolutionizing the treatment of skin diseases in cosmetics, offering safe and targeted delivery of active medications and cosmetic ingredients. The use of carrier systems in nanotechnology improves skin penetration and sustained drug action. Formulators are using technology exclusive to cosmetic products, such as vesicular, particulate systems, emulsions, nano capsules, nanotubes, nanocrystals, and dendrimers. Nanomaterials are also used in hair care products and nail formulations. Nanomaterials are used in modern cosmetic products, particularly in sunscreens due to their ability to protect the skin from harmful UV radiation which is carcinogenic. This review explores nanotechnologies in the cosmetic industry and their potential as next- generation smarter carrier systems. It highlights the advances in nano cosmeceuticals and the applications of nanotechnology in cosmetics. It also focuses on the regulations of nanotechnology in cosmetics and describes various routes of exposure to nano particles in the human body.
Keywords: Nanotechnology, cosmetics, nanoparticles, regulations, advances
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