Nanomaterials in the Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry
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In the cosmetics and personal care industry, the use of nanomaterials (nanospheres, nanoparticles, nanocapsules, oleosomes and liposomes among others) in formulations containing active ingredients such as vitamins or anti-oxidants has become increasingly common and has lead to an improvement in the efficacy of sunscreen, anti-aging products and fragrances.
Nanomaterials enhance the formulation properties and acceptability of skin and hair care, and allow for a variety of innovative functions and effects, improving UV-resistance, offering unique colour effects and strengthening mechanical and chemical bonding.
Products on the market incorporating nanomaterials include moisturizing and anti-aging formulations, toothpaste, shampoo, hair conditioner, lipstick, eye shadow, after shave, moisturizer and UV-filters in sunscreens with improved transparency. In sunscreens, nanoparticles of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are efficient UV-filters as they transmit, reflect and scatter the visible part of the solar radiation while they strongly absorb in the UV region. These mineral UV- filters consist of micron-sized aggregates, which are composed of nanosized primary particles.
This 36 page report from Future Markets, Inc. provides a comprehensive guide to the impact nanomaterials are having on this industry.
Nanomaterials enhance the formulation properties and acceptability of skin and hair care, and allow for a variety of innovative functions and effects, improving UV-resistance, offering unique colour effects and strengthening mechanical and chemical bonding.
Products on the market incorporating nanomaterials include moisturizing and anti-aging formulations, toothpaste, shampoo, hair conditioner, lipstick, eye shadow, after shave, moisturizer and UV-filters in sunscreens with improved transparency. In sunscreens, nanoparticles of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are efficient UV-filters as they transmit, reflect and scatter the visible part of the solar radiation while they strongly absorb in the UV region. These mineral UV- filters consist of micron-sized aggregates, which are composed of nanosized primary particles.
This 36 page report from Future Markets, Inc. provides a comprehensive guide to the impact nanomaterials are having on this industry.
1 NANOMATERIALS IN THE COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE INDUSTRY
1.1 PATENTS
1.2 REGULATIONS
1.3 APPLICATIONS
1.4 REVENUES
1.5 COMPANIES (45 PROFILES)
5 REFERENCES
1.1 PATENTS
1.2 REGULATIONS
1.3 APPLICATIONS
1.4 REVENUES
1.5 COMPANIES (45 PROFILES)
5 REFERENCES
TABLES AND FIGURES
Figure 1: Cosmetics and personal care industry segments, 2011
Figure 2: Nanomaterials applications in the cosmetics and personal care industry, 2011
Figure 3: Nanomaterials patents in cosmetics and personal care, 1990-2010
Figure 4: Geographical distribution of nanomaterials patents in the cosmetics and personal care industry
Figure 5: Major cosmetics and personal care companies nano patents
Table 1: Global regulations for nanomaterials in the cosmetics and personal care industry
Table 2: Applications for nanomaterials in the cosmetics and personal care industry
Table 3: Revenue estimates for the cosmetics and personal care industry
Figure 6: Nanomaterials in the cosmetics and personal care industry, revenues in billions US$, by segment, 2011
Figure 6: Nanomaterials in the cosmetics and personal care industry, revenues in billions US$, by segment, 2011
Figure 1: Cosmetics and personal care industry segments, 2011
Figure 2: Nanomaterials applications in the cosmetics and personal care industry, 2011
Figure 3: Nanomaterials patents in cosmetics and personal care, 1990-2010
Figure 4: Geographical distribution of nanomaterials patents in the cosmetics and personal care industry
Figure 5: Major cosmetics and personal care companies nano patents
Table 1: Global regulations for nanomaterials in the cosmetics and personal care industry
Table 2: Applications for nanomaterials in the cosmetics and personal care industry
Table 3: Revenue estimates for the cosmetics and personal care industry
Figure 6: Nanomaterials in the cosmetics and personal care industry, revenues in billions US$, by segment, 2011
Figure 6: Nanomaterials in the cosmetics and personal care industry, revenues in billions US$, by segment, 2011