Nanotechnology in Cosmetics: An Overview
November 2024
in “
International Journal of Research and Review
”
Studysummary This review explores the application of nanotechnology in cosmetics, highlighting its role in enhancing skin penetration, sustaining drug action, and protecting against UV radiation, while also addressing regulatory considerations and potential exposure routes. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
Nanotechnology is transforming cosmetics by enabling safe, targeted delivery of active ingredients and improving skin penetration and drug action through advanced carrier systems like vesicular and particulate systems, emulsions, and nanocapsules. These technologies are applied in skin, hair, and nail care products, with significant use in sunscreens for UV protection. The review discusses the potential of nanotechnologies as next-generation carrier systems, advances in nano cosmeceuticals, and the regulatory landscape, as well as exposure routes of nanoparticles in the human body.
