title: Cosmetic features and applications of lipid nanoparticles (SLN, NLC).
abstract: A detailed review of the literature is presented in attempts to emphasize several advantages of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) for cosmetic applications. Examples of several actives are given and the main features of the solid core of SLN and NLC for topical delivery of cosmetics are discussed. Lipid nanoparticles have been more and more explored in pharmaceutical technology, showing superior advantages for topical purposes over conventional colloidal carriers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fernando Pessoa University, Rua Carlos da Maia, 296, 4200-150 Porto, Portugal. eliana@ufp.pt
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Souto
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Müller
mesh_terms: D003358:Cosmetics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry*; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry*; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D008055:Lipids