Application and Safety Research of Nanotechnology in Cosmetics: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Pan X. Zhou H. Li Z. Huang W. Zhao Y. Huang Y. Liang J. Wu J. Huang R. Wu M. Hu R. Fang Y. Zhao W.
June 2025Springer
BioNanoScience
2025#15Issue 2
Nanotechnology is increasingly applied in cosmetics because it significantly enhances product efficacy, improving active ingredients’ skin permeability and stability. However, the safety of nanomaterials has raised widespread concerns, particularly their potential to penetrate the skin and pose health risks. This article reviews the application of nanomaterials in cosmetics, including standard nanoparticles and nanosystems, and analyzes the advantages they offer in enhancing product performance. At the same time, the article explores the safety issues of nanomaterials, covering their potential to penetrate the skin and related toxicological studies. The current regulatory status of nanomaterials worldwide is also compared, highlighting the challenges faced. To assess the safety of nanomaterials, this article introduces various assessment methods, including in vitro testing, in vivo testing, and computer simulations. Finally, the article looks to the future of technological development and policy recommendations, emphasizing the importance of establishing international standards and strengthening interdisciplinary cooperation to ensure the safe application of nanomaterials in cosmetics.
Cosmetics , Nanotechnology , Regulatory standards , Safety assessment , Skin penetration
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Zhongshan Advanced New Functional Materials Engineering Technology Research Center, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center, Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials, Zhongshan Polytechnic, Zhongshan, 528400, China
Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology, Berdychowo 4, Poznan, 60965, Poland
School of Energy Science and Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 71 Al-Farabi Ave, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials, Institute of Combustion Problems, Bogenbay Batyr Str. 1721, Almaty, 050012, Kazakhstan
Zhongshan Advanced New Functional Materials Engineering Technology Research Center
Faculty of Chemical Technology
School of Energy Science and Technology
Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology
Laboratory of Functional Nanomaterials
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