New microencapsulated sunscreens: technology and comparative evaluation

Int J Pharm. 2002 Aug 21;242(1-2):207-11. doi: 10.1016/s0378-5173(02)00159-x.

Abstract

The aim of this work is to obtain new technologically improved microencapsulated sunscreens characterised by UV-radiation stability, good substantivity, low toxicity, a better tolerability and easiness to formulation. For this purpose we prepared two different systems using semisynthetic Hyaluronic Acid (HA) benzyl ester and a synthetic polymer (patent pending). We obtained these systems using two different methodologies: emulsification/solvent evaporation and emulsification/solvent extraction. The comparison between the two formulated systems was carried out in terms of their chemical-physical and biological properties.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Capsules
  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
  • Chemistry, Physical
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
  • Emulsions
  • Hyaluronic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Hyaluronic Acid / chemistry
  • Particle Size
  • Photochemistry
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet
  • Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
  • Sunscreening Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Sunscreening Agents / chemistry
  • Sunscreening Agents / pharmacology
  • Thermogravimetry
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Capsules
  • Emulsions
  • Sunscreening Agents
  • Hyaluronic Acid