Review Article

Nanotechnology-Based Cosmeceuticals

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Various nanotechnology-based cosmeceutical products in the market.

ProductProposed useManufacturerMarketing claims

Hydra Flash Bronzer Daily Face moisturizerMoisturizerLancômeNanocapsules of pure vitamin E provide powerful antioxidant protection. A light touch of self-tanner ensures a natural, healthy glowing skin.

Hydra Zen CreamMoisturizerLancômeContaining Nanoencapsulated Triceramides, Hydra Zen helps restore perfect comfort and softness and renew skin's healthy look. Protected from signs of daily stress and fully hydrated, your skin is beautifully soft and smooth all day long.

Nano-In Hand and Nail Moisturizing Serum and Foot Moisturizing SerumMoisturizer Nano-Infinity NanotechFine crystals of ZnO nanoparticles will go straight into skin tissue to prevent hand and nails from being hurt and restore skin health

Lancôme Renergie MicroliftAntiwrinkleLancôme Formulated with colloidal silica and soy protein nanoparticles to provide the closest possible face-lift effect.

RevitaLift Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Face and Neck Contour CreamAntiwrinkleL’OrealThe Revitalift formula is enriched with Pro-Retinol A, a powerful antiwrinkle agent, which is encapsulated in nanosomes. Nanosomes penetrate deep into the epidermis to work at the heart of wrinkles.

Revitalift Double LiftingAntiwrinkleL’OrealIt contains nanosomes of Pro-Retinol A. RevitaLift Double Lifting is a unique dual action treatment that instantly retightens skin and effectively fights wrinkles.

Eye TenderAntiwrinkleKara VitaIt contains nanospheres, delivers 13 bioactives including proven, wrinkle-reducing peptides to stimulate fibroblasts, build collagen, brighten skin, and reduce inflammation for a younger, healthier appearance.

Eye Contour NanoliftAntiwrinkle AntiagingEuokoIt is based on nanocapsules technology. Lifting nanocapsules join seven other immediate and long-term fighters of fine lines, wrinkles, and puffiness. It provides instant and long-term smoothness, gives the eye area more radiance, and diminishes the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.

Soleil Soft-Touch Anti-Wrinkle Sun Cream SPF 15 Antiwrinkle sunscreenLancômeIt contains vitamin nanocapsules which help to preserve skin's youth effectively. SPF 15 offers optimal protection against the sun. It contains exclusive ingredients to guarantee a long-lasting effect.

Nano Gold Firming TreatmentAntiagingChantecailleInfinitely small nanoparticles of pure gold are bound to silk microfibers to firm and tone skin, while delivering incredible anti-inflammatory, healing, and age defying power.

Nanosphere Plus AntiagingDermaSwissA stem cells revolutionary antiaging therapy Nanosphere Plus serum has been specially formulated to allow natural stem cells to preserve and protect skin cells. Using the cells from a rare Swiss apple (Uttwiler Spatlauber), Nanosphere Plus protects longevity and combats chronological aging.

Zelens Fullerene C-60 Night CreamAntiagingZelensFullerene C-60 is a naturally occurring microscopic form of carbon which was found to have remarkable antioxidant properties.

Clearly It! Complexion MistAntiacneKara VitaThis nanosphere technology-based product tackles acne conditions and balances sebum production. Nanosphere time-released bioactives stimulate capillary activity for all-day detoxifying results.

DiorSnow Pure UV Base SPF 50SunscreenDiorContains nano-UV filters for ultraprotection against the damaging effects of UVA and UVB rays.

Soleil Instant Cooling Sun Spritz SPF 15Sun protection sprayLancômeContains vitamin nanocapsule. Instant cooling sun spray SPF 15 immediately offers a sensation of freshness. SPF 15 provides optimal protection against the sun.

Fresh As A Daisy Body LotionBody lotionKara VitaThis lotion uses nanospheres to quickly penetrate, moisturize, and nourish all types of skin.

Cosil Nano Beauty SoapCleanserNatural Korea Silver nanoparticles are highly effective as disinfectant and guarantee protection of skin.

Cosil Whitening MaskFace maskNatural Korea Made with nanocolloidal silver used for the effect of getting rid of germs from your face, compressing pores, soothing the skin condition, and keeping your skin radiant and soft.

Nanorama—Nano Gold Mask PackFace maskLEXON NanoTechIt contains pure nanosized gold that is highly effective in penetrating small pores and disinfecting skin, helps to reduce pore size, and prevents and treats acne. It is well known that nanogold is very effective disinfectants.

Primordiale Optimum LipLip treatmentLancômeDelivers 100% botanically pure vitamin E via nanocapsule technology to reduce lip bleeding and feathering due to fine lines and wrinkles.

Lip TenderLip moisturizerKara VitaTen bioactive ingredients are precisely calculated to work within lyphazomes, delivering a 4-in-1 formula and bringing long-lasting hydration for fast and dramatic lip repair.

Nano Cyclic Cleanser SilverCleanserNano CyclicCyclic cleanser is a scientifically balanced blend of nanosilver and natural ingredients. It kills harmful bacteria and fungi, treats acne, exfoliates dead skin on all parts of the body, diminishes age spots, deodorizes the body, and fights wrinkles.

LifePak NanoFace gelPharmanexLifePak Nano is a nutritional antiaging program formulated to nourish and protect cells, tissues, and organs in the body with the specific purpose of guarding against the ravages of aging. Nanoencapsulation increases bioavailability coenzyme Q10 by 5–10 times.