Applications of Natural, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Polymers in Cosmetic Formulations
Cosmetics composed of synthetic and/or semi-synthetic polymers, associated or not with natural polymers, exhibit a dashing design, with thermal and chemo-sensitive properties. Cosmetic polymers are also used for the preparation of nanoparticles for the delivery of, e.g., fragrances, with the purpose...
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| author | Thais F. R. Alves Margreet Morsink Fernando Batain Marco V. Chaud Taline Almeida Dayane A. Fernandes Classius F. da Silva Eliana B. Souto Patricia Severino |
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| description | Cosmetics composed of synthetic and/or semi-synthetic polymers, associated or not with natural polymers, exhibit a dashing design, with thermal and chemo-sensitive properties. Cosmetic polymers are also used for the preparation of nanoparticles for the delivery of, e.g., fragrances, with the purpose to modify their release profile and also reducing the risk of evaporation. Besides, other cosmetically active nutrients, dermal permeation enhancers, have also been loaded into nanoparticles to improve their bioactivities on the skin. The use of natural polymers in cosmetic formulations is of particular relevance because of their biocompatible, safe, and eco-friendly character. These formulations are highly attractive and marketable to consumers, and are suitable for a plethora of applications, including make-up, skin, and hair care, and as modifiers and stabilizers. In this review, natural synthetic, semi-synthetic, and synthetic polymers are discussed considering their properties for cosmetic applications. Their uses in conventional and novel formulations are also presented. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5bb85e321ceb4023a3a91823f04347902023-11-20T15:04:41ZengMDPI AGCosmetics2079-92842020-09-01747510.3390/cosmetics7040075Applications of Natural, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Polymers in Cosmetic FormulationsThais F. R. Alves0Margreet Morsink1Fernando Batain2Marco V. Chaud3Taline Almeida4Dayane A. Fernandes5Classius F. da Silva6Eliana B. Souto7Patricia Severino8Laboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology, University of Sorocaba–UNISO, Sorocaba, 18023-000 São Paulo, BrazilCenter for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women& Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 65 Landsdowne Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, USALaboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology, University of Sorocaba–UNISO, Sorocaba, 18023-000 São Paulo, BrazilLaboratory of Biomaterials and Nanotechnology, University of Sorocaba–UNISO, Sorocaba, 18023-000 São Paulo, BrazilUniversity of Tiradentes (Unit), Biotechnological Postgraduate Program. Av. Murilo Dantas, 300, 49010-390 Aracaju, BrazilDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Laboratory of Biotechnology and Natural Products, Federal University of São Paulo, 09913-030 Diadema, São Paulo, BrazilDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Laboratory of Biotechnology and Natural Products, Federal University of São Paulo, 09913-030 Diadema, São Paulo, BrazilDepartment of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, PortugalCenter for Biomedical Engineering, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women& Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 65 Landsdowne Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, USACosmetics composed of synthetic and/or semi-synthetic polymers, associated or not with natural polymers, exhibit a dashing design, with thermal and chemo-sensitive properties. Cosmetic polymers are also used for the preparation of nanoparticles for the delivery of, e.g., fragrances, with the purpose to modify their release profile and also reducing the risk of evaporation. Besides, other cosmetically active nutrients, dermal permeation enhancers, have also been loaded into nanoparticles to improve their bioactivities on the skin. The use of natural polymers in cosmetic formulations is of particular relevance because of their biocompatible, safe, and eco-friendly character. These formulations are highly attractive and marketable to consumers, and are suitable for a plethora of applications, including make-up, skin, and hair care, and as modifiers and stabilizers. In this review, natural synthetic, semi-synthetic, and synthetic polymers are discussed considering their properties for cosmetic applications. Their uses in conventional and novel formulations are also presented.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/7/4/75cosmeticdashing designpolymersco-polymerspolysaccharides |
| spellingShingle | Thais F. R. Alves Margreet Morsink Fernando Batain Marco V. Chaud Taline Almeida Dayane A. Fernandes Classius F. da Silva Eliana B. Souto Patricia Severino Applications of Natural, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Polymers in Cosmetic Formulations Cosmetics cosmetic dashing design polymers co-polymers polysaccharides |
| title | Applications of Natural, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Polymers in Cosmetic Formulations |
| title_full | Applications of Natural, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Polymers in Cosmetic Formulations |
| title_fullStr | Applications of Natural, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Polymers in Cosmetic Formulations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Applications of Natural, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Polymers in Cosmetic Formulations |
| title_short | Applications of Natural, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Polymers in Cosmetic Formulations |
| title_sort | applications of natural semi synthetic and synthetic polymers in cosmetic formulations |
| topic | cosmetic dashing design polymers co-polymers polysaccharides |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/7/4/75 |
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