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October 17, 2025CosmeticsOpen Access

Enhanced Bioavailability and Stability of Curcumin in Cosmeceuticals: Exploiting Droplet Microfluidics for Nanoemulsion Development

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NBNikolaos D. BikiarisAKAfroditi KapouraniIPIoannis Pantazos

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Overview

This study demonstrates enhanced bioavailability and stability of curcumin in cosmeceuticals, indicating potential for improved efficacy.

Key Points

  • Developed curcumin-loaded nanoemulsions using droplet microfluidics that improved stability and bioavailability.
  • Dynamic light scattering measurements revealed colloidal stability with Z-potential values exceeding -30 mV for 21 days.
  • In vitro permeability studies showed enhanced curcumin penetration through Strat-M membranes mimicking human skin.
  • Coconut oil was identified as the optimal solvent for curcumin, showing the highest solubility among tested oils.

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Bikiaris et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f199bfde32064e504dccb2https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics12050226
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