Advanced Nanocarrier-Based Strategies for Enhancing Herbal Actives in Cosmetic and Cosmeceutical Applications | ||||
| Nanotechnology and Applied Sciences Journal | ||||
| Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2025, Page 23-43 PDF (804.78 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Reviews | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/nasj.2025.405691.1008 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Khaled E Abuelella   1; Ahmed Y. Salem 2; Nermin N sheta3
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| 1Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 University, 6th of October City, Giza 12585, Egypt | ||||
| 2Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 University, 6th of October City, Giza 12585, Egypt | ||||
| 3Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 University, 6th of October City, Giza 12585, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| The integration of herbal extracts into cosmetic and cosmeceutical products has obtained considerable interest due to their broad spectrum of bioactivities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and antimicrobial effects. However, the therapeutic potential of many phytoconstituents is often limited by their poor aqueous solubility, low skin permeability, chemical instability, and rapid degradation under environmental conditions. To overcome these challenges, advanced delivery systems such as microemulsions, liposomes, cubosomes, and various nanoscale carriers have been developed to enhance the stability, bioavailability, and targeted delivery of herbal actives. Additionally, other nanocarriers such as solid lipid nanoparticles, phytosomes, ethosomes, and dendrimers have shown promise in modulating drug release kinetics, enhancing skin penetration, and reducing systemic toxicity, thereby driving research into more efficient delivery technologies for plant-derived actives. Bridging the gap between traditional herbal remedies and modern pharmaceutical innovation is key to unlocking the full potential of cosmeceutical formulations. This review highlights the technological advancements and applications of nanostructured delivery systems in optimizing the efficacy of herbal-based cosmetics, providing a promising approach for next-generation phytocosmeceuticals with improved performance and consumer compliance. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Herbal extracts; cosmetic and cosmeceutical products; advanced delivery systems | ||||
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