In today’s fast-moving scenario, nanotechnology has already spread its
wings to nanocosmetics and nanomedicines due to the wide range of physical and
chemical properties associated with nanoparticles. Different types of nanoparticles, like
nanoliposomes, fullerenes, solid lipid nanoparticles etc., have made their entrance into
the nanocosmetic industry. However, the safety concern of nanoparticles has forced the
cosmetic industry to limit their applications. The pharmaceutical industry has explored
the benefits of nanotechnology; it has developed dendrimers, micelles, drug conjugates,
metallic nanoparticles etc. The brief explanation of these nanoparticles provides a
salient glimpse of why they are used in nano pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry.
• Metallic nanoparticles: Used for drug delivery, cancer treatment, and also in
biosensors.
• Nano-liposomes: Bio-compatible and possess entrapment efficiency.
• Nano-emulsions: Used for controlled delivery of bioactive materials.
Keywords: Fullerenes, Metallic nanoparticles, Nanocosmetics, Nanomedicines, Nanoliposomes, Solid lipid nanoparticles.
