Characterization and effect on skin hydration of engkabang-based emulsions

• Main Authors: Abd Ghani, Siti Salwa, Basri, Mahiran, Abdul Rahman, Mohd Basyaruddin, Kassim, Anuar, Raja Abdul Rahman, Raja Noor Zaliha, Salleh, Abu Bakar, Ismail, Zahariah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry 2010
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13532/1/Characterization%20and%20effect%20on%20skin%20hydration%20of%20engkabang.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13532/; http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1271/bbb.90915

Formulations containing engkabang fat and engkabang fat esters, F10 and E15 respectively were prepared using a high-shear homogenizer, followed by a high-pressure homogenizer. Both formulations were stable at room temperature, at 45 degrees C, and after undergoing freeze-thaw cycles. The particle si...