Nanomaterials in Hair Care and Treatment: Current Advances and Future Perspectives
January 2021
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SSRN Electronic Journal
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nanomaterials hair care hair treatment active compounds hair cosmetics anti-hair loss treatments 1D structures 2D structures 3D structures polymer-based nanoparticles lipid-based nanoparticles nanoplates nanotubes inorganic nanoparticles hair follicles active ingredients hair products 1D nanomaterials 2D nanomaterials 3D nanomaterials polymer nanoparticles lipid nanoparticles
TLDR Nanomaterials can make hair care products work better and safer.
The document reviewed the advancements in nanomaterials for hair care and treatment, highlighting their potential to enhance the efficacy and safety of active compounds (ACs) used in hair cosmetics and treatments. Traditional hair care methods, including washing, dyeing, and anti-hair loss treatments, often faced challenges such as sub-optimal performance and toxicity. Nanomaterials, including polymer-based and lipid-based nanoparticles, as well as inorganic nanomaterials like nanoplates and nanotubes, offered solutions by increasing the stability, safety, and biocompatibility of ACs. They also improved hair affinity, contact, and retention, enabled controlled release of ACs, and provided targeted delivery to hair follicles. The review emphasized the promise of these innovative nanomaterials in maximizing hair care and treatment outcomes.
