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A novel dermal delivery system using natural spicules for cosmetics and therapeutics

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JOURNAL OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY
Volume 21, Issue 10, Pages 4754-4764

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WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14771

Keywords

cosmetics; dermal delivery system; natural siliceous spicule; skin barrier; therapeutics

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  1. Ministry of SMEs [S2442207]
  2. Korea Technology & Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA) [S2442207] Funding Source: Korea Institute of Science & Technology Information (KISTI), National Science & Technology Information Service (NTIS)

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This study aims to improve the efficacy of dermal treatment by loading active ingredients onto natural siliceous spicules. The results show that the ingredients loaded on the spicules can enhance the absorption and penetration rate of the skin, with a simple diffusion release pattern. This novel dermal delivery system has the potential to improve the efficacy of biologically active ingredients.
Background Dermal delivery is versatile in therapeutics as well as cosmetics in pursuit of enhancing safety/efficacy and alleviating pain/fear to alternate oral/injective administrations. Natural siliceous spicules offer a potential approach via simple topical medications to circumvent poor penetrations through the skin barrier by loading, carrying, and releasing the active ingredients in a highly efficient and controlled manner. Aims The delivery of ingredients loaded on spicules is assessed to improve the dermal efficacy compared to simple topical treatments. Methods First, needle-like spicules were isolated from natural freshwater sponges. Then, the active ingredient was loaded via liposome formations. Finally, the dermal efficiency was evaluated. Results Natural siliceous spicules were purified, sorted, and fully characterized to appear 250 mu m of length and 12 mu m of diameter on average. A model ingredient, pectolinarin, was efficiently loaded onto the internal space of spicules via lecithin-based liposome formations. The penetration was visualized using a porcine skin sample with a fluorescent dye and assessed quantitatively by a Franz diffusion cell system. Dermal absorption rate was measured 73.4%, while the percutaneous penetration rate was 2.2%. The release pattern turned out a simple diffusion analyzed by Fick's law and Higuchi model. The liposomes loaded onto spicules were further stabilized by a hydrophobic capsulation, which may benefit the overall efficacy of the ingredient. Conclusion A novel dermal delivery system is beneficial to improve the topical efficacy of biologically active ingredients. The outcomes shed a light upon developing skin-protective/improving cosmetics and therapeutics with enhanced performance.

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