With the increasing demand for natural and safe skin care products, Nanocellulose , as a new green and environmentally friendly material, is gradually entering the cosmetics industry and showing broad application prospects in the field of moisturizers. This article will introduce the basic characteristics of nanocellulose, its advantages and practical applications in moisturizing products.

1. Introduction to nanocellulose

Nanocellulose is a nanoscale polymer material obtained by mechanical, chemical or biological treatment of natural plant fibers. It has a high specific surface area, good hydrophilicity and excellent film formation, and can be stably dispersed in the aqueous phase. It is an ideal natural thickening and moisturizing raw material.

Common types of nanocellulose include:

Cellulose nanocrystals ( CNC )

Cellulose nanofiber filaments ( CNF )

Bacterial Nanocellulose ( BNC )

Among them, CNF and BNC are widely used in cosmetics due to their good water retention properties.

2. Advantages of nanocellulose in moisturizing agents

Strong water-retaining
nanocellulose has good hydrophilicity and high water absorption ability, and can form a microgel network on the skin surface, effectively locking in moisture and preventing moisture loss.

Natural safety
comes from plants or microorganisms, has good biocompatibility, does not contain harmful ingredients, and is in line with the skin care concept of ' no additives ' 、and ' pure natural ' .

Improve the skin feeling
nanocellulose texture is light, easy to apply, and non-stick, which helps to improve the cosmetics usage experience.

Good stability
Nanocellulose has a good emulsification and stability effect in the system, and can replace some synthetic emulsifiers and thickeners to improve product stability.

3. Practical application examples

Product Type	Application form	Function description
Moisturizing mask	Add CNF or BNC	Enhance the water locking effect and improve skin moisturization
Facial cream lotion	Used as a natural thickener	Improve texture and enhance skin barrier function
Toner	Diluted CNF suspension	Increases water feeling and adhesion, and slows down water evaporation
Gel essence	Use in conjunction with hyaluronic acid	Increase viscoelasticity and prolong moisturizing duration

4. Market prospects and development trends

With the continuous popularization of the concept of ' natural skin care ' and ' low-allergic environmental protection ' , nanocellulose, as a functional material in cosmetic formulas, is being favored by more and more brands. In the future, nanocellulose is expected to achieve breakthroughs in multiple functions such as moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and repair, and become an important raw material for the next generation of green skin care products.

V. About Us

Nanjing Tianlu Nano Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on the research, development, production and sales of nanocellulose and its functional derivative products. The company has independent intellectual property rights for nanocellulose preparation technology, and its products are widely used in cosmetics, medicine, food packaging and other industries, with stable quality and leading technology.

We can provide customers with customized solutions, including different types of nanocellulose raw materials ( CNC 、CNF 、BNC ) and their application technical support in skin care products.

If you need samples, product parameters or cooperation negotiations, please contact us!