Overview of Nanocosmetics with Emphasis on those Incorporating

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Figure 1. Advantages of nanomaterials. Adapted with permission from Grecians later on by means of travelers and tradesmen. Ancient
Table 1. Nanomaterials and Nanoformulations Used in Cosmetics
Cubosomes Sustained release and nontoxic Low entrapment Thermodynamically stable Topical creams ND 14
Nanocrystals Adhesiveness, uniform particle distribution, and Not highly stable and aggregates easily Very high percentage of active Toothpastes and moisturizers Nano whitening 15
Inorganic Highly stable and biocompatible Mild toxicity to the respiratory tract High efficiency in reflecting UV rays Sunscreens Lotus and Phytorx UV 8
Tris-biphenyl triazine Photostable and robust filters Not environment friendly; i.e., harmful to High efficiency for usage as UVB/UVA 2 Sunscreens Extra UV Gel-Allie 8
a wide range of protection against a broad spectrum of UV antifungal properties.27
be resolved by means of rendering the silver inorganic material activated carbon and coal tar.29 Carbon black nanoparticles
but only at a maximum percentage of 10% Reference to EU compound which encompasses carbon rings, entailing odd
of a range of cosmetic materials.16 Ethosomes could be applications.5 Carbon fullerenes, in their nanoscales, are also
portrayed as a rolled sheet of graphene having sp2 hybrid- taining circular bilayers of phospholipids that range in sizes
cylinders range from 0.6 to 55 nm with their lengths ranging in restricted due to the very thick physiological barrier, i.e.,
tens of micrometers.7 The main fabrication techniques of stratum corneum. The drawback is alleviated by mean of
are strong and highly photostable filters added to several penetration of beneficial components to the skin.42 Nano-
percentages of 10% (w/w) to dermal formulations.36 Nano blocking ability.45 The crystalline nature of solid-lipid nano-
changing the ratios of surfactants and polymers during the range from 100 nm to 2 μm.15 Niosomes are used as efficient
efficiently established by means of encapsulating fragrance 3.17. Micellar Nanoparticles. Micellar nanoparticle-based
3.13. Dendrimers. Dendrimers are 3-D organic nano- incorporating a varied range of lipophilic ingredients, showing
4.3. Antiaging Products. Skin aging is a normal process lip care products to achieve soft and sooth lips by means of
Table 2. Natural Ingredients Used for Preparing Nanocosmetics
Table 2. continued
formed from natural sources, while ensuring that the industrial kraft lignin showed lower UV transmittance (0.5−3.8%) when
ingredients extracted from natural resources, including plants 6.1. Vegetable Oils and Fats. Vegetable oils and fats are a
oils consisting of low molecular weight compounds. Fragrances state whereas fats are in a solid state.65 Vegetable oils are
efficiently, delivering 95% of the mangosteen content, besides the epidermis structure recovery.65 Linoleic and α-linolenic
guineensis. Palm oil is composed of around 40−60% saturated Egyptian civilization. Various cultures within Europe, compris-
(36−56%). It also has a high content of oleic acid (29−44%), likewise applied herbal medicine as a major constituent of their
etc. (Table 2). Figure 3 represents the chemical structures of cosmetics industry.64 Plant extracts possess poor solubility and
Table 3. Environmental Impact of Nanoparticles
mented (Table 2). This is due to the potential for humans through accumulating in certain organs (e.g., lungs,
systems in an adverse way.196 Table 3 compiles some accurately measure these effects.199 A lot of research work is
Table 4. Impact of Nanoparticles on Human Health
Zinc oxide 600 mg/kg, 1 g/kg 5 days ○ Increased serum inflammatory cytokines 212
0.1 and 50 mg/kg 30 and 90 days ○ Elevated diastolic blood pressure 220
Silicon dioxide 8 mg/kg 60 days ○ Deposition in hippocampus and in medial prefrontal cortex 222
20 mg/kg 10 days ○ Stimulated maternal weight gain 224
etc.11 Table 4 compiles several studies talking about the immunological effects. These may also stimulate toxicities in
benzone/Benzophenone-3. J. Cosm. Dermatol. 2018, 17, 15−19. Containing Vegetable Extracts. Cosmetics 2017, 4 (3), 32.
Vegetable Oils in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Lipid-Based Nano- (82) Qian, C.; Decker, E. A.; Xiao, H.; McClements, D. J. Impact of
Vegetable Oils’ Rancidity. ACS Omega 2021, 6 (8), 5642−5652. (83) Tamashiro, F. L.; Yukuyama, M. N.; Velasco, M. V. R.; De
(70) Jahurul, M.H.A.; Zaidul, I.S.M.; Norulaini, N.A.N.; Sahena, F.; Alexandrescu, E.; Mihaescu, C. I. Vegetable Oil-Based Microemulsion
Panteli, L. M.; Badea, N. Synergism of Plant Extract and Vegetable (96) Teo, B. S. X.; Basri, M.; Zakaria, M. R. S.; Salleh, A. B.;

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1. (54) Rosen, J.; Landriscina, A.; Friedman, A. J. Nanotechnology-
(135) Wattanasatcha, A.; Rengpipat, S.; Wanichwecharungruang, S. raphy-Ultraviolet (HPLCUV) Method for Determination of Safflower

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