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 and cosmeceutical applications; the pros and cons of each carrier system and products on the market utilizing the technologies are discussed.
School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Danhui
D
Li
Zimei
Z
Wu
Nataly
N
Martini
Jingyuan
J
Wen
D003358:Cosmetics / Q000737:chemistry*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004337:Drug Carriers / Q000737:chemistry*
D003358:Cosmetics; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004337:Drug Carriers