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The main issues with local delivery of cosmetics are their high sensitivity and limited drug loading of active pharmaceutical ingredient [1].Today, cosmetic formulations incorporating Nanocrystals are a relatively new yet very promising and highly researched area. The application of nanotechnology in cosmetics has been shown to overcome the drawbacks associated with traditional cosmetics and also to add more useful features to a formulation. Nano cosmetics and Nano cosmeceuticals have been extensively explored for skin, hair, nails, lips, and teeth, and the inclusion of nanomaterials has been found to improve product efficacy and consumer satisfaction. Provided are cosmetic preparations for topical application containing Nanocrystals of cosmetic actives leading to an increased bioactivity of the molecules in the skin and methods of making the cosmetic preparations. The Nanocrystals can be added to any cosmetic topical formulation, e.g. creams, lotion, gels and liposomal dispersion, etc. Nanocrystals as nanomaterials are being used in cosmetic products for various effects. However, their use also raises potential safety concerns. Some of these concerns can be addressed by determining the type of nanomaterial used, as well as stability, potential for skin absorption, route of exposure, and how they are formulated in cosmetic products. There has been considerable effort internationally to harmonize approaches in order to address definitional issues and safety concerns related to the use of nanocrystals in cosmetic products [2].