Fabrication of multifunctional facial masks from phenolic acid grafted chitosan/collagen peptides via aqueous electrospinning

Wenfeng Hu ¹, Haofei Yin ², Yujie Guo ²

⁰School of Textiles and Fashion, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, China; Engineering Research Center of Technical Textiles, Ministry of Education, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules +

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April 8, 2024

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Summary

A new water-activated dry nanofiber mask uses grafted phenolic acids and chitosan to deliver skincare benefits. This innovative mask offers superior moisturizing and free radical scavenging effects for healthier skin.

Area Of Science

Biomaterials Science
Dermatology
Nanotechnology

Background

Facial masks are popular for skin hydration and nutrition.
Active ingredients in traditional wet masks degrade easily.
There is a need for stable, effective skincare delivery systems.

Purpose Of The Study

To develop a novel multifunctional nanofiber dry mask.
To improve the stability and efficacy of skincare ingredients.
To create a water-activated mask with enhanced skin benefits.

Main Methods

Phenolic acids (gallic, caffeic, protocatechuic) were grafted onto chitosan.
Aqueous electrospinning was used to create nanofiber masks with grafted chitosan/collagen peptides.
The mask's performance was evaluated for moisturizing and free radical scavenging properties.

Main Results

The nanofiber mask demonstrated a 12.14% moisturizing rate.
The mask exhibited 94.09% activity in removing free radicals upon moisture activation.
The developed mask showed improved water solubility and stability of active ingredients.

Conclusions

The novel nanofiber dry mask offers a stable and effective alternative to traditional wet masks.
The water-activated system provides in-situ free radical scavenging, moisturizing, and antibacterial effects.
This technology holds potential for value-added applications of bio-based macromolecules in skincare.

Keywords:

Antioxidant Aqueous electrospinning Chitosan Collagen peptides Facial mask Moisturizing