Abstract:
The present invention provides a skin treatment composition comprising a Mahonia aquifolium extract in a liposome delivery system. The Mahonia aquifolium extract is present in the skin treatment composition in a range of from 5% to 20% by weight of the total composition. The skin treatment composition is particularly effective in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema and other dry skin conditions. The invention further provides a process for obtaining an extract of Mahonia aquifolium.
Abstract:
Liquid energy sources, e.g., liquid fuels comprising lipid vesicles having fuel additives such as water are disclosed herein. The liquid energy sources, methods for preparation, and methods of enhancing engine performance disclosed herein employing the lipid vesicles result in enhanced fuel efficiency and/or lowered engine emissions. The invention further relates to liquid energy sources containing such additives which further comprise a polymeric dispersion assistant, which reduces the interfacial tension and coalescence of vesicles during dispersion process and storage, and thereby provide transparent looks to the liquid energy source.
Abstract:
Paucilamellar lipid vesicles containing lipid bilayers at least two lipid bilayers formed of surfactant materials, each of the bilayers comprising a glucoside primary amphiphile and a steroid. The vesicles may have either an aqueous or oil-filled central cavity and are particularly useful for delivering dermatological, cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. A method of manufacture for these vesicles is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A new "cold-loading" technique for filling the amorphous central cavity of paucilamellar lipid vesicles with a water immiscible material has been developed. Preformed, substantially aqueous filled paucilamellar lipid vesicles are mixed with the water immiscible material to be encapsulated under intermediate mixing conditions, thereby replacing the aqueous solution with the water-immiscible solution. The "cold-loading" technique is particularly useful for encapsulation of volatiles and heat labile materials.