Cosmetics and Cosmeceutical Applications of Chitin, Chitosan, and Their Derivatives
February 2018
in “
Polymers
”
chitosan chitin chitosan derivatives haircare skincare oral healthcare film-forming abilities active compounds dental plaque bacterial counts hair softness hair strength UV protection antioxidant activities antimicrobial activities sunscreen formulations chitosan nanoparticles targeted drug delivery Minoxidil androgenetic alopecia Rogaine
Studysummary This review examines the roles and benefits of chitosan in cosmetics and oral hygiene, highlighting its potential in the cosmeceutical market, but it reports no new results.
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