| Autor: |
Basudkar V; Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India., Gharat SA; Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India., Momin MM; Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; SVKM's Shri C.B. Patel Research Centre for Chemistry and Biological Sciences, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India., Shringarpure M; Department of Pharmaceutics, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. |
| Abstrakt: |
Skin aging is the progressive biological process generally characterized by the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, sagging of skin, and dryness. Since skin is an essential part of physical appearance, this has led to increased concerns about skincare. Anti-aging products help in improving the quality and health of the skin by nourishing it. However, due to large particle size they are less efficacious. Nanotechnological approaches for topical anti-aging products have a significant effect on the product performance. Lipidic, polymeric, and metallic nanoparticles have shown potential advantages like enhanced stability and efficacy due to their smaller size. The excipients used in these nanoformulations play an important role in improving the efficacy and shelf-life of the product. The optimal selection of excipients plays a major role in the nanoformulation approach for their enhanced efficacy and stability. For the past three decades the ingredients of natural origin for cosmetic formulations have been widely recognized for being safe and less toxic. The objective of this article is to review the nanoformulations used in anti-aging along with the potential excipients used, currently marketed formulations, and patents filed for cosmetic use. Recent updates related to regulatory aspects of the nanocosmetics have also been highlighted. |
