Clinical Relevance of Topical Active Delivery Systems in Cosmetics

By: Haw-Yueh Thong, MD, MS, Dnational Taiwan University Hospital and Howard I. Maibach, MD, University of California

Posted: May 4, 2009, from the May 2009 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries.

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In the authors’ view, more and rapid progress will occur with experienced multidisciplinary teams consisting of cosmetic and pharmaceutical chemists, physical chemists, engineers, dermatotoxicologists, dermatologists, etc.—leading to more effective and safe active cosmetic ingredients.

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