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What's so special about nonoliposomes in cosmetics?
As we learn more about the science behind healthy skin, innovative technologies are emerging to help skincare products work more effectively. I've touched on the nanoliposome technology in Incellderm before but we're going to delve a little deeper today.
What Are Nanoliposomes?
Liposomes are microscopic spheres made of the same natural phospholipids that make up cell membranes. Nanoliposomes are simply liposomes engineered at the ultra-small nanometer scale.
So, exactly how big... or should I say, small, are they?
Well, per the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), nano means one-billionth. A nanometer is one-billionth of a meter. A sheet of paper is 100,000 nanometers thick and a strand of human DNA is about 2.5 nanometers.
At a minuscule size of less than 100 nanometers, the liposomes can penetrate deeper into the skin's surface to deliver encapsulated nutrients and compounds to living cells. According to research from the NNI, nano liposomes have an increased surface area to package more active ingredients while protecting them from degradation.
Benefits for Skincare
Nanoliposomal delivery overcomes some key challenges in skincare. Many promising skincare ingredients like vitamin C, retinol, and botanical antioxidants are unstable and get broken down before they can be absorbed into the deeper layers of skin where they are most effective.
With liposomal encapsulation, these delicate compounds remain stable and are slowly released over time at the optimum location for maximum benefit. Nanoliposomes in cosmetics enhance the hydration of the skin due to the smaller size of the particles, making the skin smooth and elastic. This increased bioavailability means more potent results with lower concentrations of active ingredients. Incellderm uses this approach to boost the efficacy of their science-backed cosmeceuticals. Additionally, the nano liposomes themselves are derived from natural lipids that our skin recognizes and may provide some nutritional value.
Lucky for us, Incellderm leverages this technology in many of their advanced formulations.
The Future of Skincare
While still relatively new, nanoliposome technology is being leveraged by many leading skincare brands like Incellderm for enhanced delivery of vitamins, peptides, and other anti-aging actives. As the research continues, we are likely to see more breakthrough products utilizing these biomimetic nanoparticles for visible skin improvements.
For skincare consumers, the rise of nanoliposomal formulations could mean more effective products with cleaner labels requiring less chemical preservatives. It's an exciting frontier in cosmetic science!
Footnotes:
Gupta V, Mohapatra S, Mishra H, Farooq U, Kumar K, Ansari MJ, Aldawsari MF, Alalaiwe AS, Mirza MA, Iqbal Z. Nanotechnology in Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals-A Review of Latest Advancements. Gels. 2022 Mar 10;8(3):173. doi: 10.3390/gels8030173. PMID: 35323286; PMCID: PMC8951203.
About Nanotechnology | National Nanotechnology Initiative. (n.d.). https://www.nano.gov/about-nanotechnology