How to Predict Efficient Active Delivery for Enhanced Efficacy

By Beverley Fricker

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Chapters

Predicting Effective Active Delivery in Cosmetics Using HSP

Cosmetic Active Ingredients Used

Basic Principle of HSP

Determining the HSP for Commercial Active Ingredients

Selecting Compatible Solvents for Dissolving Actives

Practical HSP vs. Predicted HSP?

Active Ingredient Delivery - Oil Phase Formulation

Active Ingredient Delivery - Water Phase Formulation

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Active ingredients can destabilize formulations and also lose efficacy over time (during storage)!

By implementing HSP, you can make intelligent predictions at multiple stages. It allows you to effectively target different layers of skin for active delivery, resulting in enhanced efficacy.

New to HSP? View our introductory video to dive into the world of science-based formulation.

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Author : Beverley Fricker

Formulation Chemist and Hansen Solubility Parameter Expert at VLCI

Beverley Fricker is a Formulation Chemist and Hansen Solubility Parameters expert at VLCI (Van Loon Chemical Innovations), an independent laboratory providing innovative and practical R&D services within the formulation industry. With the unique approach of combining applied formulation science with High Throughput (HT) screening, VLCI aims to move the formulation industry to a higher level, creating flexibility, predictability, new insights/products and efficiency.

After gaining her BSc in Chemistry from the University of Sheffield, she worked in research on formulation and product development at AkzoNobel (coatings), then at RB (personal care and household products). Currently at VLCI, she specializes in determining Hansen Solubility Parameters and implementing them into the overall formulation process across the entire formulation industry.

Beverley has co-created this tutorial with Sander van Loon, founder and CEO of VLCI (Van Loon Chemical Innovations), an independent laboratory providing innovative and practical R&D services within the formulation industry.