Technology of lipid nanoparticles (SLN, NLC) as nanocarriers for skin applications: Properties, production and cosmetic formulations

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2013

Authors

Souto, EB (Author) Other; Keck, C (Author) Other; Muller, RH (Author) Other

Book

Title: Cosmetics: Types, Allergies and Applications

Pages: 69-91

ISBN: 9781617617614

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Authenticus ID: P-008-YN1

Abstract (EN): Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) are well known due to their features for cosmetic applications. The present review reports the state of the art of cosmetic industry in monitoring closely the development of pharmaceutical carrier systems for improved delivery of drugs and active ingredients. Examples of several actives are given and the main features of the solid core of SLN and NLC for cosmetic applications, e.g. skin caring properties, adhesiveness, occlusion and hydration are discussed, as well as the possibility of large scale production. SLN/NLC have been more and more explored in pharmaceutical/cosmetic technology, showing superior advantages for topical purposes over typical colloidal carriers.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific