Stabilized retinol for cosmetic dermatological, and pharmaceutical compositions, and use thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to a controlled release system useful to stabilize retinol, retinol derivatives, and extracts containing retinol in cosmetic, dermatological, and pharmaceutical compositions. More specifically, the present invention pertains to stabilized retinol in a solid hydrophobic particle that sustains the release of retinol during the product shelf life and enables a gradual and prolonged release of effective levels of retinol and other cosmetic, dermatological, and pharmaceutical active ingredients into biological surfaces. The present invention also refers to a process of stabilizing retinol, retinol derivatives, and extracts containing retinol in cosmetic, dermatological, and pharmaceutical compositions. The invention further relates to cosmetic, dermatological, and pharmaceutical products comprising stable retinol in a hydrophobic particle that can deliver effective levels of retinol and other cosmetic, dermatological, and pharmaceutical active ingredients to biological surfaces over an extended period of time.

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