Application of microneedle arrays in cosmetics: Promises, advances, and challenges

Microneedle technology involves skin puncturing and has emerged as an innovative approach for drug delivery and cosmetic applications. MNs offer advantages over traditional injections, such as reduced pain, infection risks, and improved control of drug delivery. Cosmetic products aim to alter or enh...

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Main Authors: Amarjitsing Rajput, Anuradha Patil, Priyanka Kandhare, Atmaram Pawar
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Medicine in Novel Technology and Devices
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590093524000419
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description Microneedle technology involves skin puncturing and has emerged as an innovative approach for drug delivery and cosmetic applications. MNs offer advantages over traditional injections, such as reduced pain, infection risks, and improved control of drug delivery. Cosmetic products aim to alter or enhance the appearance of the human body, while transdermal drug delivery involves administering drugs via the skin for local or systemic treatment. The use of MNs in combination with cosmetics has shown promise in improving nutrient delivery, skin healing, and penetration of cosmeceuticals. The development of microfabrication technologies has allowed the production of MNs in various sizes, shapes, and materials mainly used for loading cosmetic compounds. Clinical trial studies have explored MNs' clinical potential in drug delivery, diagnosis and administration of cosmeceuticals. The review highlights the superior efficacy of dissolving MNs in enhancing transdermal drug delivery compared to traditional methods, which are currently used by several researchers and evidenced by multiple clinical studies. The current review article compilation encompasses the microneedle in cosmetic delivery and its applications in managing various skin diseases. It differs from earlier available reviews on MNs in several aspects, novelty lies as it describes microneedle applications in cosmetics. It also focuses on recent technologies for transdermal delivery like iontophoresis, sonophoresis, magnetophoresis, electroporation, laser ablation, and jet injectors. It mainly covers the role of MNs in managing various diseases by covering case studies. It also covers challenges, commercial successes, safety measures, regulatory facts, and future perspectives of microneedles in cosmetic delivery. This article highlights the potential of MNs to revolutionize transdermal drug delivery, which will benefit various industries and patients worldwide. Furthermore, this article emphasizes the potential impact of ongoing research and commercialization of MNs.
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spelling doaj-art-a8c94fc827ac4f09b52b0c2dcacf4d652024-12-09T04:27:56ZengElsevierMedicine in Novel Technology and Devices2590-09352024-12-0124100325Application of microneedle arrays in cosmetics: Promises, advances, and challengesAmarjitsing Rajput0Anuradha Patil1Priyanka Kandhare2Atmaram Pawar3Department of Pharmaceutics, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed to Be University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Erandwane, Pune, 411038, Maharashtra, IndiaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed to Be University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Erandwane, Pune, 411038, Maharashtra, IndiaDepartment of Quality Assurance, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed to Be University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Erandwane, Pune, 411038, Maharashtra, IndiaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed to Be University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Erandwane, Pune, 411038, Maharashtra, India; Corresponding author. Department of Pharmaceutics, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharti Vidyapeeth Educational Complex, Erandwane, Pune, 411038, Maharashtra, India.Microneedle technology involves skin puncturing and has emerged as an innovative approach for drug delivery and cosmetic applications. MNs offer advantages over traditional injections, such as reduced pain, infection risks, and improved control of drug delivery. Cosmetic products aim to alter or enhance the appearance of the human body, while transdermal drug delivery involves administering drugs via the skin for local or systemic treatment. The use of MNs in combination with cosmetics has shown promise in improving nutrient delivery, skin healing, and penetration of cosmeceuticals. The development of microfabrication technologies has allowed the production of MNs in various sizes, shapes, and materials mainly used for loading cosmetic compounds. Clinical trial studies have explored MNs' clinical potential in drug delivery, diagnosis and administration of cosmeceuticals. The review highlights the superior efficacy of dissolving MNs in enhancing transdermal drug delivery compared to traditional methods, which are currently used by several researchers and evidenced by multiple clinical studies. The current review article compilation encompasses the microneedle in cosmetic delivery and its applications in managing various skin diseases. It differs from earlier available reviews on MNs in several aspects, novelty lies as it describes microneedle applications in cosmetics. It also focuses on recent technologies for transdermal delivery like iontophoresis, sonophoresis, magnetophoresis, electroporation, laser ablation, and jet injectors. It mainly covers the role of MNs in managing various diseases by covering case studies. It also covers challenges, commercial successes, safety measures, regulatory facts, and future perspectives of microneedles in cosmetic delivery. This article highlights the potential of MNs to revolutionize transdermal drug delivery, which will benefit various industries and patients worldwide. Furthermore, this article emphasizes the potential impact of ongoing research and commercialization of MNs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590093524000419MicroneedleCosmeticsBiocompatibilityRegulatory aspectsClinical applications
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Anuradha Patil
Priyanka Kandhare
Atmaram Pawar
Application of microneedle arrays in cosmetics: Promises, advances, and challenges
Medicine in Novel Technology and Devices
Microneedle
Cosmetics
Biocompatibility
Regulatory aspects
Clinical applications
title Application of microneedle arrays in cosmetics: Promises, advances, and challenges
title_full Application of microneedle arrays in cosmetics: Promises, advances, and challenges
title_fullStr Application of microneedle arrays in cosmetics: Promises, advances, and challenges
title_full_unstemmed Application of microneedle arrays in cosmetics: Promises, advances, and challenges
title_short Application of microneedle arrays in cosmetics: Promises, advances, and challenges
title_sort application of microneedle arrays in cosmetics promises advances and challenges
topic Microneedle
Cosmetics
Biocompatibility
Regulatory aspects
Clinical applications
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590093524000419
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