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2009
Journal Article
Titel
Nanotechnology in cosmetics - the key to better performance?
Abstract
Nanotechnology is an area with auspicious prospects for turning fundamental research into successful innovations. Its application in cosmetics can offer a lot of advantages. Nanotechnology brings new tools, enabling making products with improved property profile. Typical examples are related to hair-, skin- and eye care. Waterborne polymer systems as well as inorganic particles play an important role in cosmetics and the range of functions is from stabilising to protection, from compatibiliser to nano-carriers of active ingredients to skin and hair, not to forget the decorative and aesthetic effects which are desired.