Nanotechnology in cosmetics.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
Nanotechnology in cosmetics.
Linda M Katz, Kapal Dewan, Robert L Bronaugh
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association · 2015
Findings
Nanoparticles are increasingly used in cosmetics for various effects, but safety questions remain unanswered. The study identifies key factors that matter for safety: what type of nanoparticles are used, whether they stay stable in the product, if they can absorb through skin, and how they're formulated. The takeaway: we need consistent global standards to evaluate these materials, and right now that work is still underway.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association