Nanomaterials are widely used in FDA regulated products due to their unique physicochemical properties. Nanometric dimensions provide altered optical, magnetic properties to materials which inadvertently affects their chemical and biological activity. In 2014, FDA issued a guidance for industry entitled, "Considering Whether an FDA-Regulated Product Involves the Application of Nanotechnology." In this guidance FDA defined a nanomaterial/product involving technology as (a) a material/end product which has at least one dimension in nanoscale range of 1 to 100 nm, (b) a material/end product which has been engineered to exhibit physiochemical properties attributable to nanoscale range dimensions (1000 nm). Herein, we will discuss current issues on nanoscience and regulations for cosmetic products. We will report our novel supramolecular nanomaterials which are non-toxic and are excellent vehicles for drug/active delivery in cosmetics. We will discuss how these vehicles can be tuned for desired applications in variety of cosmetic formulations, including, sunscreens, body washes and shampoos.

Nanoscience in cosmetics

2019 Spring National Meeting

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