Due to the high similarity with the lipid layer between human skin keratinocytes,functional cosmetics with layered liquid crystal structure prepared by liquid crystal emulsification technology encapsulating natural active substances have become a hot research topic in recent years.This type of functional cosmetic often has a fresh and natural skin feel,excellent skin barrier repair function and efficient moisturizing effect,etc.,showing great potential in cosmetic application.However,the present research on the application of liquid crystal emulsification technology to functional cosmetics is still in the initial stage,and there are fewer relevant reports with reference values.Based on the mentioned above,this review provides a comprehensive summary of functional cosmetics with layered liquid crystal structures prepared by liquid crystal emulsification technology from the following aspects:the structure of human skin,the composition of lamellar liquid crystal,the advantages of liquid crystal emulsification technology containing natural active substances used in the field of functional cosmetics,the preparation process,main components,influencing factors during the preparation and the market functional cosmetics with lamellar liquid crystal structure.Finally,the prospect of the application of liquid crystal emulsification technology in functional cosmetics is presented,to provide useful references for those engaged in the research of liquid crystal emulsification technology-related functional cosmetics.
关键词
功能化妆品/液晶乳化技术/层状液晶/天然活性物质
Key words
functional cosmetics/liquid crystal emulsification method/lamellar liquid crystal/natural active substance