A new technique for solubilising lipids on a natural basis, and that is able to incorporate over 30% of lipids, has been used as a vehicle to obtain innovative cosmetic ingredients that are ideal for delivering a reduced amount of actives by keeping a high level of efficacy, in the form of a clear and jellying emulsion.
The technique of micro-encapsulation by homogenisation into a lipophilic vehicle constituted by lecithin has been recently used by Sinerga Research Centre to obtain a matrix of phospolipids/water/ carbohydrates into which particular and highly effective lipids are incorporated that are also able to spontaneously form nanoparticles when dispersed in water. This paper discusses the use of a cosmetic raw material containing a combination of hydrophilic and lipophilic substances in the same product; reproducing the skin’s composition. In fact, key lipid classes (cholesterol, ceramides, and phospholipids) are associated by encapsulation with a hydrophilic (trehalose) or lipophilic (ethyl xymeninate) active ingredient in order to improve stratum corneum hydration and blood perfusion.
Materials Innovative combinations of effective ingredients have been obtained and presented as useful for the relevant activities:
• High performance microcirculation modulator with an improvement of superficial blood vessel flow with increased blood perfusion, ideal for treatments where modification of microcirculation is present such as cellulitis, or heavy legs.
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