Novel surfactants which are nowadays available for incorporation into various formulations
of personal care and cosmetic products are numerous, implying a permanent need for their …

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed medications for
the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of …

Please cite this paper as: Azelaic acid modulates the inflammatory response in normal
human keratinocytes through PPARγ activation. Experimental Dermatology 2010; 19: 813 …

Objective The growing consumers' preferences and concerns regarding healthy ageing,
youthful skin appearance, environmental protection and sustainability have triggered an …

Alkyl polyglucosides are non-ionic surfactants consisting of a hydrophilic saccharide moiety
and a hydrophobic fatty alkyl chain. They are synthesized from renewable raw materials and …

Liquid crystals are appealing in pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields due to their unique
structures that combine the properties of both liquid and solid states. Forming an emulsion …

To be considered as a suitable vehicle for drugs/cosmetic actives, an emulsion system
should have a number of desirable properties mainly dependent on surfactant used for its …

Objectives To assess whether the composition and charge of microemulsions affect their
ability to simultaneously deliver α-tocopherol and lipoic acid into viable skin layers. Methods …

Aiming to develop biocompatible microemulsions based on natural alkyl polyglucoside
surfactant as prospective carriers for improved dermal delivery of adapalene, phase …

The most common pharmaceutical dosage forms for topical delivery of drugs are creams,
ointments, and gels, all of which are semisolid in consistency. Attributes that are critical to …