Nanoparticles in Cosmetics: Applications, Challenges and Perspectives

Dear Colleagues,

The development of nanotechnology has led to nanoparticles becoming a part of every-day products, including cosmetics. Safety issues concerning the use of nanoparticles in cosmetic products have been and are still widely debated. Nevertheless, at present, nanoparticles consisting of inorganic or organic materials are key components of a great variety of cosmetic formulations, ranging from make-up to sunscreen products.
In particular, nanoparticles based on biocompatible lipids have been proposed as delivery systems for cosmetic ingredients due to the favorable features of these nanocarriers, such as their ability to protect the payload from degradation, to improve skin targeting and topical bioavailability, as well as to positively influence texture and skin feel of the resulting formulations. Consequently, nanoparticle properties such as size, composition, and interaction with the skin and its appendages have received a great deal of attention in the cosmetic fields. Investigations on such nanoparticle properties would provide valuable information to address the safety and efficacy issues related to this nanotechnological tool in the design and development of cosmetic formulations.
Therefore, authors are encouraged to contribute research articles and reviews addressing all aspects of nanoparticle use in the cosmetic field, involving both their current and potential applications and their future perspectives.

Prof. Lucia Montenegro
Guest Editor

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• nanoparticles
• nanocarriers
• safety
• cosmetic formulations
• nanotechnology