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Unveiling New Horizons: Advancing Technologies in Cosmeceuticals for Anti-Aging Solutions
Patrícia Lius Melo Alves1, Vitor Nieri1, Fernanda de Campos Moreli1
1Department of Pharmacy, University of Sorocaba (UNISO), Sorocaba 18023-000, Brazil.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 26, 2024
Summary
Recent advances in cosmeceutical delivery systems focus on nanotechnology for anti-aging effects. These innovations, including nanoparticles, niosomes, and liposomes, demonstrate significant antioxidant activities to prevent skin aging.
Area of Science:
- Cosmetic Science
- Dermatology
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- The anti-aging cosmetic market has seen rapid advancements in delivery systems.
- Technological innovations are crucial for enhancing cosmeceutical efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review technological innovations in cosmeceutical delivery systems for anti-aging effects.
- To analyze research published between 2018 and 2023.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search on PubMed and gray literature.
- Descriptors selected based on Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
- Rigorous exclusion criteria applied, resulting in 38 articles for final evaluation.
Main Results:
- Nanotechnology, including nanoparticles, niosomes, and liposomes, is the most explored area.
- Formulations primarily emphasize antioxidant activities to combat free radical damage.
- Key activities include melanin synthesis reduction, enzyme inhibition, and prevention of aging-related morphological changes.
Conclusions:
- Nanotechnology-based delivery systems show significant promise for anti-aging cosmeceuticals.
- Antioxidant properties are central to the efficacy of these advanced formulations.
- Further research into these delivery systems can lead to more effective anti-aging solutions.
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