Author/Authors :
Noor, Norhayati Mohamed Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Institute of Bioproduct Development, Malaysia , Abd Aziz, Azila Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Institute of Bioproduct Development, Malaysia , Sarmidi, Mohamad Roji Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Institute of Bioproduct Development, Malaysia , Aziz, Ramlan Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - Institute of Bioproduct Development, Malaysia
Abstract :
Virgin Coconut Oil is usually extracted from well matured and fresh coconut through specialized processes without damaging its natural nutrition. In this work, formulation, characterization and efficacy of VCO-SLPs have been studied. VCO-SLPs were prepared using ultrasonification of molten stearic acid and virgin coconut oil in an aqueous solution and particles with the size of 0.608 μm have been obtained. 20% concentration of VCO-SLPs of 0.608 μm particle size was added into the base lotion. Sensory study and skin evaluation study was conducted to compare the difference between lotion containing VCO-SLPs and lotion without VCO-SLPs. Moisturizing lotion incorporated with VCO-SLPs was found to increase skin hydration and skin elasticity by 24.8% and 2.60% respectively from day 0 to day 28. This shows that solid lipid particles has the potential to be utilized as a carrier for improved dermal delivery of VCO.
Keywords :
Solid lipid particles , virgin coconut oil , ultrasonification , moisturizer
