New Liposome Gels by Self Organization of Vesicles and Intelligent Polymers
By: K.H. Diec, T. Sokolowski, K.P. Wittern and J. Schreiber, Beiersdorf AG; W. Meier, International University of Bremen
Posted: May 6, 2003, from the August 2002 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries.
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Article Keywords:
- delivery systems
- liposome gels
- lamellar gels
- self organization
- self assembly
- hydrophobiacally modified water-soluble polymers
- crosslinking of vesicles or lamellar phases
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The human skin is a complex biomaterial consisting of layers identified as the stratum corneum, epidermis and dermis. An intact barrier function is essential for a healthy skin. Diffusion of substances through stratum corneum is usually very slow.
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