ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the use of nanotechnology in formulation development of herbal actives. Since ancient time, cosmetic products always attracted attention of man and woman. Liposomes are the first to introduced and commonly used carrier in cosmetic market. Several thousands of cosmetic products are out in the market and heavily used by generation from all age groups. The synthetic cosmetics usually contain chemical ingredients like imidazolidinyl and diazolidinyl urea, parabens, petrolatum, propylene glycol, Polyvinyl pyrollidone/vinyl alcohol copolymer, surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate, triethanolamine, and synthetic colors. The herbal extracts based cosmetics contain bioactive ingredients or phyto-constituents which acts very effectively and can do magical wonders to the body. Nanotechnology proved its effectives in cosmetic, pharma and food market. Nanotechnology not only optimizes the manufacturing conditions for cosmetic formulations bearing multicomponent systems but also their effectiveness. Nonetheless, future of herbal natural cosmetic actives in form of nanoparticles is bright and most awaited by consumer worldwide as next beauty regime.
