Nanotechnology-Based Cosmeceuticals

Abstract

Cosmeceuticals are the fastest growing segment of the personal care industry, and a number of topical cosmeceutical treatments for conditions such as photoaging, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and hair damage have come into widespread use. In the cosmeceutical arena nanotechnology has played an important role. Using new techniques to manipulate matter at an atomic or molecular level, they have been at the root of numerous innovations, opening up new perspectives for the future of cosmeceutical industry. Nanotechnology-based cosmeceuticals offer the advantage of diversity in products, and increased bioavailability of active ingredients and increase the aesthetic appeal of cosmeceutical products with prolonged effects. However increased use of nanotechnology in cosmeceuticals has raised concern about the possible penetration of nanoparticles through the skin and potential hazards to the human health. This review outlines the different nanoparticles used in various classes of cosmeceuticals, nanotechnology-based cosmeceutical products present in the market, and the potential risk caused by nanoparticles on exposure and recent regulatory steps taken to overcome them.

Nanotechnology-Based Cosmetics for Hair Care

“…Therefore, it is no surprise that an estimated 83.1 billion dollars will be spent in the hair care market in 2016 [26]. Nanotechnology-based innovations are aimed at improving the stability of cosmetic ingredients, enhancing the aesthetic appearance of products and targeting active ingredients to the focal structures with controlled release and sustained effects [27]. Much research has focused on the ways in which nanomaterials can be used to improve hair cosmesis-maintaining shine, silkiness and health of hair.…”

Current application of phytocompound-based nanocosmeceuticals for beauty and skin therapy

“…[1][2][3] A forecasted report suggested that by 2018, the global market for cosmeceuticals will reach ~42 billion dollars and lead to a great demand in near future. 4 Even though various synthetic compounds are currently available in the world market, human toxicity is increasing with cosmeceutical interference in certain treatments. [5][6][7][8] Alternatively, plant-derived natural, bioactive compounds show enhanced beauty roles, along with health benefits against diseases.…”

Health and Beauty Cosmeceuticals Industry and Market Expansion in Saudi Arabia

“…The Kingdom's large and buoyant economy has been a key growth market and potential investment focus for cosmetics companies and global brands retailers shops (L'Oreal, Bath & Body Works, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Clara, Halal cosmetics market include Inika, One Pure, LLC, FX, etc…) [3,5,6]. Moreover, the competitive landscape featuring amongst the major cosmetics industries analysis has been conducted on the key strategies to support their clients' optimal understanding and source of knowledge related to the cosmeceuticals market worldwide [5][6][7]. It is worth noting that cosmetics are defined as care/make-up substance used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body, while esthetics deals with beauty and the beautiful.…”

“…It is worth noting that cosmetics are defined as care/make-up substance used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body, while esthetics deals with beauty and the beautiful. The industry covers different components including anti-ageing, growth factors, surgery and orthodontics, skin care, hair care, injectable and others esthetics products and services [6][7][8].…”

“…The rapid cosmetics growth including the Saudi beauty and personal care industries in recent years has been astonishing based on several boosters factors such as growing young population, increasing disposable incomes and expansion of domestic and foreign cosmetics brands [7][8][9][10][11]. In addition, increasing internet marketing and online shopping sites, media advertisements and establishment of Western brands shops in major cities continue to promote brand awareness that shape cosmetics consumer behaviour and new fashionable culture.…”