Front Cover; Nanobiomaterials in Galenic Formulations and Cosmetics; Copyright Page; Contents; List of contributors; Preface of the series; Preface; About the Series (Volumes I-XI); About Volume X; 1 Advances in nanobiomaterials for topical administrations: new galenic and cosmetic formulations; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Skin as Site for Topical Delivery; 1.3 Nanobiomaterials; 1.3.1 Liposomes; 1.3.2 Solid Lipid Nanoparticle; 1.3.3 Polymeric Nanoparticles; 1.3.4 Microneedles; 1.4 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; 2 Nanosunscreens: from nanoencapsulated to nanosized cosmetic active forms.
2.1 Introduction2.2 Inorganic Nanoparticles as UV Filters; 2.3 Studies on Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Nanoparticles Acting as UV Filters; 2.3.1 Types of Material Used as a UV Filter; 2.3.2 Radiation Spectrum; 2.3.3 Particle Size and Skin Penetration; 2.4 Nanoencapsulated Chemical Sunscreens; 2.4.1 Polymeric Nanoparticles; 2.4.2 Solid Lipid Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers; 2.5 Conclusions; References; 3 Nanocosmetics: performance enhancement and safety assurance; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Cosmetics: Performance Enhancement Using Nanotechnology.
3.3 Nanocosmetics: Types and Applications3.4 Classification of Nanocosmetics on the Basis of Formulation Technologies; 3.4.1 Vesicular Delivery Systems; 3.4.2 Nanoemulsions; 3.4.3 Solid Lipid Nanoparticles; 3.4.4 Nanostructured Lipid Carriers; 3.4.5 Nanosponges and Microsponges; 3.4.6 Nanocrystals; 3.4.7 Nanocapsules; 3.4.8 Nanopigments; 3.4.9 Dendrimers; 3.4.10 Cubosomes; 3.5 Nanocosmetics: Some Popular Categories; 3.5.1 Lipsticks; 3.5.2 Toothpastes; 3.5.3 Hair Cosmetics; 3.5.4 Antiaging Creams; 3.5.5 Sunscreen Creams; 3.5.6 Razor Blades; 3.6 Nanotechnology for UV Protection.
3.6.1 Solid Lipid Nanoparticles as Sunprotectants3.6.2 SunSpheres Technology; 3.6.3 Current Scenario; 3.7 Formulation and Manufacturing Aspects; 3.8 Nanomaterial Characterization; 3.9 Guidance Documents on Nanomaterials in Cosmetics; 3.10 Safety Assurance; 3.11 Impurity Profiling; 3.12 Assessment of Nanomaterial Toxicology; 3.13 Routes of Exposure; 3.14 Toxicity Testing; 3.15 Safety Assessment; 3.16 Conclusions; References; 4 What nanocrystals can offer to cosmetic and dermal formulations; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Issues of Cosmetic and Dermal Actives; 4.1.2 Overview of Cosmetics Carriers.
