Nanotechnology Advances in Cosmetics

Dear Colleagues,

Cosmetics is deemed to be the fastest-growing segment of the personal care industry, and the use of cosmetics has risen significantly over the years. The introduction of nanotechnology, which was considered a breakthrough toward the creation of innovative products, is now well-established in cosmetics. The application of nanomaterials in cosmetics has become increasingly popular due to the diverse physical and chemical properties of nano-sized materials that are different from their larger counterparts. It has been demonstrated that engineered nanomaterials help to overcome the disadvantages associated with conventional cosmetics and add additional useful functionalities to formulations, including increased efficacy, transparency, unique texture, and the protection of active ingredients. Cosmetics based on nanotechnology offer various other advantages, such as increasing the bioavailability of the active ingredients and thus prolonging the effect of cosmetics while improving the overall performance. Nanocarrier-based transdermal delivery technology has been successfully implemented in the field of cosmetics, as it can effectively promote percutaneous penetration and significantly increase the skin’s retention of active components. Cosmetic formulations incorporating nanotechnology are a relatively new yet very promising and highly researched area. This Special Issue focuses on the advancement of nanomaterial and nanotechnology strategies and related innovations that can be applied to various cosmetic products. We invite the submission of comprehensive reviews and research articles on the emerging role of nanomaterials and nanotechnology for skin and hair care formulations, especially those that emphasize the beneficial effects of their extensive use in next-generation products, despite a continuing prejudice regarding the application of nanotechnology in cosmetics. The aim is to collect and summarize research and progress in the field of nanomaterials, highlighting the reappraisal of exploiting nanotechnology strategies in functional cosmetics and providing a reference for the further development of innovative and tailored products designed based on comprehensive scientific knowledge.

Dr. Sreejarani Kesavan Pillai
Guest Editor

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• nanomaterials
• nanotechnology
• nanoparticles
• nanocarriers
• topical delivery systems
• cosmetics
• functionality
• efficacy
• bioavailability