Applications of Natural, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Polymers in Cosmetic Formulations

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2020

Authors

Alves, TFR (Author) Other; Morsink, M (Author) Other; Batain, F (Author) Other; Chaud, MV (Author) Other; Almeida, T (Author) Other; Fernandes, DA (Author) Other; da Silva, CF (Author) Other; Souto, EB (Author) Other; Severino, P (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Cosmetics

Vol. 7

Final page: 75

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 0 Citations

Scopus - 3 Citations

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00S-WZS

DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics7040075

Abstract (EN): 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.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 16