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Biodegradable Polymeric Core/Shell Nanoformulations Encapsulating Essential Oils: Physicochemical Design, Controlled

Weronika Syryczyk¹, Kamila Bedkowska¹, Maria Pastrafidou²

¹Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Maria Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20031 Lublin, Poland.

|March 14, 2026

Summary

Biodegradable polymer nanoformulations encapsulate essential oils for acne treatment, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional therapies. These core-shell systems enhance stability and control oil release for improved skin management.

Keywords:

acne biodegradable polymers core/shell polymers eco-friendly polymers essential oils nanoformulations physical chemistry sebum

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Area of Science:

Polymer chemistry and materials science
Colloid and interface science
Dermatological drug delivery systems

Background:

Acne vulgaris is a prevalent inflammatory skin condition linked to sebum overproduction and microbial imbalance.
Conventional acne treatments may cause long-term adverse effects, driving research into sustainable alternatives.
Essential oils offer natural therapeutic properties but require effective delivery systems due to their volatility and potential instability.

Purpose of the Study:

To review biodegradable polymer-based core-shell nanoformulations for essential oil encapsulation in acne treatment.
To explore the physicochemical design principles governing these nanoformulations.
To analyze controlled delivery mechanisms and their impact on therapeutic efficacy.

Main Methods:

Examination of polymer chemistry, interfacial properties, and particle morphology.
Analysis of processing routes influencing encapsulation efficiency and release profiles.
Investigation of structure-property-function relationships, including mass transport and thermodynamic compatibility.

Main Results:

Biodegradable core-shell nanostructures effectively stabilize and protect essential oils.
Controlled release kinetics are governed by diffusion, polymer relaxation, and degradation.
Physicochemical properties significantly influence skin permeation, bioavailability, and therapeutic performance.

Conclusions:

Essential oil-loaded biodegradable polymeric core-shell systems show promise for acne and sebum control.
These nanoformulations represent a sustainable and scientifically grounded approach to acne management.
Further research, including in vivo validation and cost-benefit analysis, is needed for clinical translation.