Green Microemulsions for Cosmetics

Abstract

Green microemulsions are one of interesting product forms and morelikely to develop in cosmetics and cosmeceutical industries. Theoutstanding points of green microemulsions are the use of nanotechnologyin manufacturing and the use of biodegradablecomponents, resulting in products with friendly properties to theenvironment. This review article focuses on definition of microemulsions,the role of surfactants in microemulsions, methods ofdetermining suitable components in microemulsions, biodegradablesurfactants and formulations of green microemulsions for cosmeticusing with skin and hair.Keywords: green microemulsions, surfactants, cosmetic, skin, scalphair