Nanocosmeceuticals: Innovation, Application, and Safety

The application of nanocosmeceuticals in the global personal care industry is on the rise, as they offer advanced nutrient delivery mechanisms that can increase the aesthetic appeal of products and influence consumer purchase decisions. Nanocosmeceuticals: Innovation, Application, and Safety provides a comprehensive guide to the trends and applications of nanotechnology in cosmeceuticals, including liposome, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, transferosomes, niosomes, phytosomes, nanoemulsions, silver nanoparticles, and chitin nanofibrils.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 588 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

The cosmetics industry is experiencing a rapid surge, with the application of nanocosmeceuticals on the rise. Conventional cosmetics often lack specific delivery systems, resulting in prolonged effects and potentially heavy doses. Consumers frequently express dissatisfaction with the short-term activity of cosmetics, particularly in face care products. Nanocosmeceuticals, on the other hand, possess advanced nutrient delivery mechanisms that enable them to carry more task-specific nutrients deep into the skin, where they can be metabolized and utilized to nourish cells. This can enhance the aesthetic appeal of a product, influencing consumer purchasing decisions. Nanocosmeceuticals: Innovation, Application, and Safety delves into the trends and applications of nanotechnology in cosmeceuticals, focusing on advanced and targeted nutrient delivery for long-term effects in personal care products. It explores various delivery systems such as liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, transferosomes, niosomes, phytosomes, nanoemulsions, silver nanoparticles, chitin nanofibrils, and more. The book also provides comprehensive information on regulatory laws, safety, and marketing aspects of cosmeceuticals. Serving as an invaluable resource for professors, researchers, students, formulation chemists, formulation scientists in academia and industry, beauticians, and decision-makers in consumer organizations, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the world of nanocosmeceuticals.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323910774