TLDR Lipid nanoparticles in cosmetics can effectively improve skin disorders and hair loss.
The review discussed the potential of lipid nanoparticles, specifically solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC), in cosmetics for alleviating skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and hair loss. These nanoparticles enhanced the delivery and efficacy of active ingredients, offering benefits like improved skin penetration, targeted release, and biocompatibility. For hair loss, minoxidil-encapsulated NLCs and SLNs provided a safer alternative to traditional formulations. The study emphasized the use of natural antioxidants and bio-cosmo-therapy to improve skin health and reduce side effects, highlighting the significant promise of lipid nanoparticles in developing advanced cosmetic products with therapeutic and beautifying effects.
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July 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Lipid nanoparticles can help deliver drugs through hair follicles but struggle to penetrate deeper skin layers.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” Herbal nano-formulations show potential for effective skin delivery but need more research.
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
Nanotechnology shows promise for better hair loss treatments but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
