Advanced carrier systems in cosmetics and cosmeceuticals: a review

Carrier systems refer to carrier vesicles such as liposomes, nano/microparticles, emulsions, etc., that are coupled with active agents and applied to products to achieve the promoted effects of the active ingredients. This article reviews the recent research on carrier systems, focusing on cosmetic...

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Published inJournal of cosmetic science Vol. 62; no. 6; p. 549
Main Authors Li, Danhui, Wu, Zimei, Martini, Nataly, Wen, Jingyuan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2011
Subjects
Cosmetics - chemistry
Dermatologic Agents
Drug Carriers - chemistry
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Summary:Carrier systems refer to carrier vesicles such as liposomes, nano/microparticles, emulsions, etc., that are coupled with active agents and applied to products to achieve the promoted effects of the active ingredients. This article reviews the recent research on carrier systems, focusing on cosmetic and cosmeceutical applications; the pros and cons of each carrier system and products on the market utilizing the technologies are discussed.
ISSN:1525-7886