Trends in Cosmeceuticals Based Nanotechnology: Up-to-Date

Abstract

The American physicist Richard Phillips Fenyman, first proposed the concept of nanotechnology in the year 1959. However, the researcher and professor (Tokyo University of Sciences) who actually coined the term ‘nanotechnology’ was Norio Taniguchi, in 1974. Now, to improve the efficacy of cosmetic and therapeutic applications in this field, the cosmetic industry is significantly embracing nanotechnology. The application of nanotechnology in the field of cosmeceuticals makes cosmetics very effective, providing better protection against UV rays, deeper penetration into the skin, long-lasting effects, higher colour, quality of finish and more. This review critically collects the latest updates regarding the use of nanomaterials for the preparation of cosmetics for pharmaceutical applications. In addition, this review provides a brief overview of almost all nano forms as cosmetic formulations different types, of cosmetics based on nanotechnology and patents.

Cubosomes: A Boon for Cosmeceuticals and Topical Drug Delivery

“…Cubosomes are biodegradable and hence suitable for cosmetic use and also can be used for controlled and targeted drug delivery and hence attractive candidate for cosmetic preparations [65]. Cubosomes can be used as a challenging technique and these particles can solve the problem associated with dermal drug delivery [66] Cubosomes easily evacuate their contents to the epidermis as they have almost same structure to that of the stratum corneum, as well as the properties of adhesion and penetration enhancement of cubosomes suggest their potential utility in skin cancer (melanoma) treatment [67][68][69]. The first cosmetic products appeared on the market recently; Juvena in 2007 (rutin) and La Prairie in 2008 (hesperidin).…”