Hurdles in Translating Science from Lab to Market in Delivery Systems for Cosmetics: An Industrial Perspective

Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 2023 Dec 15:115156. doi: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.115156. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIn recent decades, a sweeping technological wave has reshaped the global economic landscape. Fueled by the unceasing forces of digital innovation and venture capital investment, this transformative machine has left a significant mark across numerous economic sectors. More recently, the emergence of 'deep tech' start-ups, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, and biotechnology, has infused a fresh wave of innovation into various sectors, including the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. This review explores the significance of innovation within the cosmetics sector, with a particular emphasis on delivery systems. It assesses the crucial process of bridging the gap between research and the market, particularly in the translation of nanotechnology into tangible real-world applications. With the rise of nanotechnology-based beauty ingredients, we can anticipate groundbreaking advancements that promise to surpass consumer expectations, ushering in a new era of unparalleled innovation in beauty products.PMID:38104897 | DOI:10.1016/j.addr.2023.115156

Source: Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews - December 17, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Sheila Siqueira Andrade Alessandra Val éria de Sousa Faria Alioscka Augusto Sousa Rodrigo da Silva Ferreira Nichollas Serafim Camargo Mosar Corr êa Rodrigues Jo ão Paulo Figueiró Longo Source Type: research