Grafting Cosmetic Active Ingredients for the Functionalization of Cosmetotextiles

Abstract

Abstract Consumers’ rising demands for functional fabrics have led to the burgeoning of a revolutionary type of “cosmetotextiles”, which are textile products containing various cosmetic active ingredients for energising, skincare and beautifying. Phytochemicals and/or novel formulations are required for both product development and customer attraction. Encapsulation and grafting/coating technologies have provided these cosmetic ingredients with effective stabilization, sustained dermal delivery and prolonged dermocosmetic efficiency. This article provides an overview of the development history, popular cosmetic ingredients and manufacturing techniques of cosmetotextiles.