Sarruf, F.D.; Contreras, V.J.P.; Martinez, R.M.; Velasco, M.V.R.; Baby, A.R. The Scenario of Clays and Clay Minerals Use in Cosmetics/Dermocosmetics. Cosmetics2024, 11, 7.
Sarruf, F.D.; Contreras, V.J.P.; Martinez, R.M.; Velasco, M.V.R.; Baby, A.R. The Scenario of Clays and Clay Minerals Use in Cosmetics/Dermocosmetics. Cosmetics 2024, 11, 7.
Sarruf, F.D.; Contreras, V.J.P.; Martinez, R.M.; Velasco, M.V.R.; Baby, A.R. The Scenario of Clays and Clay Minerals Use in Cosmetics/Dermocosmetics. Cosmetics2024, 11, 7.
Sarruf, F.D.; Contreras, V.J.P.; Martinez, R.M.; Velasco, M.V.R.; Baby, A.R. The Scenario of Clays and Clay Minerals Use in Cosmetics/Dermocosmetics. Cosmetics 2024, 11, 7.
Abstract
The use of clays in beauty care comes from ancient times, with therapeutic use since prehistory, and it is considerably relevant in the current cosmetic industry worldwide. In our review, we described types of clay and clay minerals used in cosmetics and dermocosmetics, compositions, usages as active compounds and excipients, and observations about formulation techniques. From this research, we could notice that although many scientific and specialized literature reported the characterization of clays, only some involving efficacy tests when incorporated into cosmetic products, mainly concerning haircare applications. By the exposed, our review could be considered and encouraged in the coming years to provide scientific and technical information for the cosmetic industry regarding the multifunctional use of clays and clay minerals.
Keywords
clays; color cosmetics; efficacy; delivery; formulation
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Pharmacy
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