Application of bacterial cellulose in skin care products: natural polymer materials lead new trends in skin care

In recent years, consumers' requirements for skin care products have shifted from ' efficacy-oriented ' to ' safe, natural and sustainable ' . Under this trend, bacterial cellulose ( BC ) is becoming a star ingredient in skin care formula design due to its natural origin, high purity and excellent skin compatibility.

Domestically, companies with fermentation technology and nanomaterial research and development capabilities have begun to lay out related technical directions. Among them, Nanjing Tianlu Nanotechnology Co., Ltd. is actively promoting the innovative application of bacterial cellulose in the field of skin care materials.

1. Unique structural advantages of bacterial cellulose

Bacterial cellulose is synthesized by Acetobacter bacteria under specific fermentation conditions to form a three-dimensional nano-network structure. Compared with plant cellulose, bacterial cellulose has the following outstanding advantages:

High purity : No lignin, hemicellulose and other impurities, reducing the risk of allergies and irritation;

High specific surface area and high moisture content : can absorb a large amount of water and active substances, effectively promoting the sustained release of nutrients;

Super skin fit : the nanofiber structure can closely fit the skin's micro-texture, improving the penetration of ingredients;

Excellent biocompatibility and degradability : natural, safe, environmentally friendly, suitable for sensitive skin and green formula system.

With these characteristics, bacterial cellulose is considered to be one of the most ideal ' bio-based membrane materials ' at present , showing strong advantages in fields such as facial masks, repair dressings, and skin care patches.

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The main application forms of bacterial cellulose in skin care products

1. Mask carrier material

The most mature field of application of bacterial cellulose is high-end facial mask substrates.
Compared with non-woven fabrics or hydrogel membranes, BC membranes have higher moisturizing properties and essence-carrying capacity. Research shows that its moisture content can reach 95%+ , which can form a ' moist ecological barrier ' on the skin surface and achieve long-term release of active ingredients.
The mask cloth has a high degree of fit and is not easy to dry out, which can significantly improve the mask usage experience and moisturizing effect.

2. Skin repair dressing

BC has good breathability, biocompatibility and wound healing promotion function, and is especially suitable for:

Repair after sun exposure

Sedative application after medical art

Sensitive skin repair mask

If combined with active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, madecassoside, and ceramide, it can achieve ' repair + soothe + moisturize ' multi-effect synergy.

3. Active ingredient sustained release and carrier system

The three-dimensional nano-network structure can be used as a microcarrier for functional ingredients such as vitamin C , peptides, and plant extracts to achieve sustained release, deep penetration, and improved stability.
In the formulation system, BC can also improve the skin feel, viscosity and stability of the product.

4. Sustainable skin care packaging materials

Because of its degradable properties, BC is being used in degradable facial mask base fabrics and packaging films, helping brands promote green and environmentally friendly packaging upgrades.

3. Technology development trends

Composite functionalization : Combined with silver ions, chitosan, collagen, nano-hyaluronic acid, etc., to achieve antibacterial, whitening, antioxidant and other synergistic effects.

Precise controlled-release design : Use nanopore structure to control nutrient release to achieve deep repair and long-term nourishment.

Intelligent response materials : Intelligent BC dressings that can adjust the release rate with changes in body temperature and pH are being developed .

Green and low-carbon manufacturing : Using plant-based raw material biological fermentation technology to achieve low energy consumption and sustainable manufacturing.

4. Industry application cases and prospects

Currently, many international skin care brands have launched

Bacterial cellulose facial mask products and gained market recognition.

Domestically, Nanjing Tianlu Nanotechnology Co., Ltd. relies on microbial fermentation technology and nanofiber material research and development capabilities to promote the research and industrialization of high-performance bacterial cellulose-based skin care materials. The company focuses on providing natural, safe and functional next-generation biological skin care material solutions for medical beauty brands, skin care products companies and material research and development institutions.

As safety, efficacy experience and sustainability become important trends in skin care consumption, bacterial cellulose will present greater commercial space in the fields of skin care products, medical beauty repair products, and ecological packaging materials in the future.

Conclusion

As a high-tech skin care material that integrates nature, high purity and bio-friendliness, bacterial cellulose is in line with the development direction of modern skin care ' science + nature + environmental protection ' .
With the help of scientific research and continuous innovation of enterprises, it is becoming a key force in the innovation of skin care materials, leading the industry towards a more natural, scientific and intelligent future.