Description
Nanotechnology is key to the design and manufacture of the new generation of cosmetics. Nanotechnology can enhance the performance and properties of cosmetics, including colour, transparency, solubility, texture, and durability. Sunscreen products, such as UV nano-filters, nano-TiO2 and nano-ZnO particles, can offer an advantage over their traditional counterparts due to their broad UV-protection and non-cutaneous side effects. For perfumes, nano‐droplets can be found in cosmetic products including Eau de Toilette and Eau de Parfum.Nanomaterials can also be used in cosmetics as transdermal drug delivery systems. By using smart nanocontainers, active compounds such as vitamins, antioxidants, nutrients, and anti-inflammatory, anti-infective agents, can be delivered effectively. These smart nanocontainers are typically related with the smart releasing property for their embedded active substances. These smart releases could be obtained by using the smart coatings as their outer nano-shells. These nano-shells could prevent the direct contact between these active agents and the adjacent local environments.Nanocosmetics: Fundamentals, Applications and Toxicity explores the formulation design concepts and emerging applications of nanocosmetics. The book also focuses on the mitigation or prevention of their potential nanotoxicity, potential global regulatory challenges, and the technical challenges of mass implementation. It is an important reference source for materials scientists and pharmaceutical scientists looking to further their understanding of how nanotechnology is being used for the new generation of cosmetics.- Outlines the major fabrication and formulation design concepts of nanoscale products for cosmetic applications- Explores how nanomaterials can safely be used for various applications in cosmetic products- Assesses the major challenges of using nanomaterials for cosmetic applications on a large scale
Table of Contents
PART 1: BASIC PRINCIPLES1. Nanocosmetics: An introduction2. Molecular dynamics study on the skin permeability of nanoparticles3. Mathematical modeling for transdermal drug absorption4. Molecular dynamics study of the diffusion of nanoparticles into hair fibers5. Transdermal and bioactive nanocarriers6. Nano-emulsions for cosmetic products7. Nano-structured bio-surfactants for cosmetic applications8. Nano-biomaterials in cosmetics9. Water-based nano-perfumes10. Nano-encapsulated essential oils11. Organic UV filter loaded nanocarriers with broad spectrum photo-protectionPART 2: EMERGING APPLICATIONS12. Nanomaterials for haircare applications13. Nanomaterials in oral care cosmetics14. Nanomaterials in color cosmetics15. Nanomaterials in fragrance products16. Nanomaterials in soap and shower gels17. Nanomaterials in sun care products18. Nanomaterials for lip and nail cares applications19. Nanomaterials for skin care applicationsPART 3: POTENTIAL RISKS AND RISK PREVENTION OF NANOCOSMETICS 20. Current legal frameworks and consumer exposure of nanocosmetics21. Nanoparticle toxicological risks on intact-skin dermal exposures22. In vitro standard methods for cellular toxicity of nanocosmetics23. Methods for mitigation and prevention of nanotoxicity in cosmeticsPART 4: FUTURE PERSPECTIVES24. Current commercial nanocosmetic products25. Future trends
