Recent Updates on Nanocosmeceutical Skin Care and Anti-Aging Products

Bhavana B. Bhat, Prateeksha Prakash Kamath, Swarnabh Chatterjee, Rishav Bhattacherjee, Usha Y. Nayak

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Abstract

Nanotechnology is an innovative area of science that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers. The influence of nanotechnology in the cosmetic industry is overwhelming since it can enhance the properties attained by the particles at the nano level, including color, solubility, etc, and can also promote the bioavailability of API. A plethora of nanomaterials can be employed in cosmetics, including organic and inorganic nanoparticles. Unlike orthodox carriers, they facilitate easy penetration of the product into the skin, thereby increasing the stability and allowing a controlled drug release so that they can permeate deeper into the skin and start revitalizing it. Nanomaterials rejuvenate the skin by forming an occlusive barrier to inhibit the loss of water from the skin's surface and thereby moisturize the skin. Nano-cosmeceuticals are used to provide better protection against UV radiation, facilitate deeper skin penetration, and give long-lasting effects. Although they still have some safety concerns, hence detailed characterization or risk assessments are required to fulfill the standard safety requirements. In this review, an attempt is made to make a brief overview of various nanocosmeceuticals skincare and anti-aging products.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1258-1271
Number of pages14
JournalCurrent Pharmaceutical Design
Volume28
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 04-2022

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pharmacology
  • Drug Discovery

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