Skin Care Formulations and Lipid Carriers as Skin Moisturizing Agents
Panagoula Pavlou,
Angeliki Siamidi,
Athanasia Varvaresou,
Marilena Vlachou
Affiliations
Panagoula Pavlou
Laboratory of Chemistry-Biochemistry-Cosmetic Science, Section of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 28 Ag. Spyridonos Str., Panepistimioupolis Egaleo Park, 12243 Athens, Greece
Angeliki Siamidi
Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece
Athanasia Varvaresou
Laboratory of Chemistry-Biochemistry-Cosmetic Science, Section of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 28 Ag. Spyridonos Str., Panepistimioupolis Egaleo Park, 12243 Athens, Greece
Marilena Vlachou
Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece
Skin care formulations have evolved as the interaction of health and beauty products for the skin. Their benefits are based on the combination of cosmetic active ingredients and targeted application. Cosmetic actives have been used in novel formulations for decades (sunscreens, anti-aging treatments, etc.), but the problems with their low solubility, low penetration, and physicochemical instability when applied to the skin have yet to be solved. One way to circumvent these shortcomings is to use lipid carriers, which are known to play an important role in the solubility of poorly soluble compounds by facilitating skin permeation and improving stability. This review addresses recent advances in skin care products that use novel nanotechnology-based lipid systems (liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, etc.) to deliver moisturizing cosmetic actives and improve product efficacy.
