Niosomes as Vesicular Nanocarriers in Cosmetics: Characterization, Development and Efficacy

February 2025 in “ Pharmaceutics ”

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niosomes vesicular nanocarriers encapsulation active compounds sustained delivery targeted delivery physicochemical properties pharmacokinetic properties pharmacodynamic properties permeation in vitro studies in vivo studies

TLDR Niosomes improve delivery and effectiveness of cosmetic ingredients.

This review explores the use of niosomes, self-assembled vesicular nanocarriers, in the cosmetic industry for the encapsulation and delivery of active compounds. It highlights recent advancements in their use for sustained and targeted delivery, discussing their physicochemical, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic properties, as well as preparation methods, advantages, and limitations. The review presents various applications of niosomes in cosmetics, supported by permeation and efficacy data from in vitro and in vivo studies, and discusses future perspectives for their use in cosmetic applications.

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