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Bioadhesive hydrogels were developed for skin care, showing promising results for cosmetic applications. Carbomer homopolymer type C combined with xanthan gum or carbomer copolymer type B demonstrated optimal characteristics for sustained caffeine release.

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Area of Science:

  • Cosmetic Science
  • Materials Science
  • Pharmaceutics

Background:

  • Bioadhesive hydrogels offer extended residence time and reduced application frequency for skin care.
  • Developing effective delivery systems is crucial for enhancing topical cosmetic efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize bioadhesive hydrogels for skin application.
  • To incorporate caffeine as a model active ingredient for release studies.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of eight hydrogels using carbomer homopolymer type C or kappa carrageenan with secondary polymers (carbomer copolymer type B, xanthan gum, guar gum).
  • Physico-chemical characterization including rheology, spreadability, and adhesion.
  • Sensory evaluation using projective mapping and check-all-that-apply (CATA).
  • In vitro caffeine release studies from selected formulations.

Main Results:

  • Hydrogels exhibited predominantly elastic behavior with viscosity dependent on polymer composition.
  • Significant differences in adhesion and spreadability were observed among formulations.
  • Projective mapping and CATA analysis identified distinct sample clusters.
  • Selected hydrogels showed similar, diffusion-controlled caffeine release profiles fitting the Higuchi model.

Conclusions:

  • Physico-chemical and sensory analyses successfully identified promising bioadhesive hydrogel formulations for cosmetic use.
  • Combinations of carbomer homopolymer type C with xanthan gum or carbomer copolymer type B were most suitable.
  • The developed hydrogels provide sustained caffeine release, confirming their suitability for cosmetic skin applications.