Role of nanotechnology in skin remedies

Abstract

Cosmeceutical-based industries are the fast-growing field, and nanotechnology played an important role in cosmeceutical growth. Nanotechnology-based cosmeceuticals have more advantages over traditional products. Nanotechnology offers different varieties of products with enhanced bioavailability of active component which increase visual look of cosmeceutical products for a longer period of time. Its application covers a wide range of cosmeceutical products ranging from photoaging, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, hair, etc. However, augmented demands of nanotechnology in cosmetic industry have prominent apprehension regarding the plausible diffusion of nanoparticles in the dipper skin, thus possible side effects to the human skin. Herein, a brief overview of the various novel nanocarriers for cosmeceuticals like liposomes, nanoemulsions, dendrimers, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), inorganic nanoparticles, nanocrystals, etc., nanoparticle-based cosmeceutical products existing in the marketplace, possible health hazards caused by nanoparticles on exposure of nano-based cosmetics, and the recent regulatory rules applied to avoid the nanotoxicity are described.