Current Trends on Unique Features and Role of Nanomaterials in Personal Care Products

Nimasha L. Rathnasinghe; Kotuwegoda G. Kaushani; Praveena S. Rajapakshe; Awanthi De Silva; Randika A. Jayasinghe; Renuka N. Liyanage; Nadeeka D. Tissera; Ruchira N. Wijesena; Gayan Priyadarshana

doi:10.3390/cosmetics11050152

Cosmetics (Sep 2024)

Current Trends on Unique Features and Role of Nanomaterials in Personal Care Products

Nimasha L. Rathnasinghe,
Kotuwegoda G. Kaushani,
Praveena S. Rajapakshe,
Awanthi De Silva,
Randika A. Jayasinghe,
Renuka N. Liyanage,
Nadeeka D. Tissera,
Ruchira N. Wijesena,
Gayan Priyadarshana

Affiliations

Nimasha L. Rathnasinghe: Department of Materials and Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Pitipana, Homagama 10200, Sri Lanka
Kotuwegoda G. Kaushani: Department of Materials and Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Pitipana, Homagama 10200, Sri Lanka
Praveena S. Rajapakshe: Department of Materials and Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Pitipana, Homagama 10200, Sri Lanka
Awanthi De Silva: Royal Australian Chemistry Institute, Vale Street, North Melbourne, VIC 3051, Australia
Randika A. Jayasinghe: Department of Civil and Environmental Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Pitipana, Homagama 10200, Sri Lanka
Renuka N. Liyanage: Department of Materials and Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Pitipana, Homagama 10200, Sri Lanka
Nadeeka D. Tissera: Department of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa, Diyagama, Homagama 10200, Sri Lanka
Ruchira N. Wijesena: Department of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa, Diyagama, Homagama 10200, Sri Lanka
Gayan Priyadarshana: Department of Materials and Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Pitipana, Homagama 10200, Sri Lanka

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics11050152
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 11, no. 5
p. 152

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Nanotechnology has applications in a variety of scientific specialties, encompassing health, technological devices, and now cosmetics under the generic term of nanocosmetics. Due to the improved particle qualities, such as color, transparency, and solubility, acquired at the nanoscale, nanotechnology significantly affects the cosmetic industry. Skin penetration mechanism depends heavily on the nanoparticles’ physicochemical properties, including stiffness, hydrophobicity, size, and charge. An expanding industry that requires more research and development has been created by nanoparticle production technologies. Liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, cubosomes, dendrimers, and other nanomaterials offer advanced skincare properties. Cosmetics made using nanotechnology have the advantages of product diversity, increased bioavailability of active compounds, and enhanced pleasing appearance of cosmetics with long-lasting benefits. The various cosmetic brands’ utilization of various types of nanomaterials in their products is highlighted in this review.

Published in Cosmetics

ISSN: 2079-9284 (Online)
Publisher: MDPI AG
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Science: Chemistry
Website: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/cosmetics

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