Vesicles: Potential Nano Carriers for the Delivery of Skin Cosmetics

July 2017 in “ Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy ”

Alka Lohani, Anurag Verma

Studysummary This review discusses the research and development of vesicular carriers to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of active ingredients in cosmetic products, reporting no new clinical results.

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