why we use hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin
The Basics
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin is skin-friendly, plant derived carbohydrate and skin conditioning agent. It helps keep skin soft and smooth and provides a visible lifting effect. Due to its unique cylindrically shaped molecular structure, it is able to form complexes with hydrophobic (water-repelling) ingredients so it can help protect and extend the life of sensitive oil-soluble actives.1
references
- 1 Christaki S, Spanidi E, Panagiotidou E, Athanasopoulou S, Kyriakoudi A, Mourtzinos I, Gardikis K. Cyclodextrins for the Delivery of Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources: Medicinal, Food and Cosmetics Applications. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2023 Sep 8;16(9):1274. doi: 10.3390/ph16091274. PMID: 37765082; PMCID: PMC10535610. Cyclodextrins for the Delivery of Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources: Medicinal, Food and Cosmetics Applications.
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