Natural Bioenhancers for Dermal Delivery: Mechanisms, Formulation Design, and Cosmeceutical Applications

    September 2026 in “ Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology ”
    Emran Habibi, Leila Panahi, Gamal Moustafa Mahmoud Abdelfattah … Lutfun Nahar
    Studysummary This review discusses the role of natural bioenhancers in improving dermal and transdermal delivery of cosmeceuticals and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes their potential in formulation innovation.
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