Mesoporous Materials for Cosmetics
Sithara Gopinath, P. Radhakrishnan Nair, Suresh Mathew
Mesoporous materials are emerging as new carriers in cosmetic formulations due to their unique structural properties including high surface area, tunable pore size and controlled release capacity. These materials provide active ingredients such as antioxidants, vitamins and UV filters that are more stable, effective and skin penetrating. Their biocompatibility and ability to protect delicate materials from damage make them ideal for use in anti-aging, skin whitening and sun protection products Despite the many benefits, there are never complications so just like production scalability and regulatory approval. This chapter explores the synthesis, applications, and future potential of mesoporous materials in cosmetics.
Keywords
Mesoporous Materials, Cosmetics, Drug Delivery, Skin Care, Nanocarriers, Sustainability
Published online 3/20/2025, 29 pages
Citation: Sithara Gopinath, P. Radhakrishnan Nair, Suresh Mathew, Mesoporous Materials for Cosmetics, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 173, pp 441-469, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903452-17
Part of the book on Mesoporous Materials
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