NEW CELLULOSE-BASED MATERIALS AS TRANSDERMAL TRANSFER SYSTEMS FOR BIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES

摘要

The purpose of this study was to obtain and characterize some cellulose/collagen biocomposites comprising different antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances. The structure of the obtained materials was investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Additionally, the mechanical and biological characteristics of the materials were evaluated in order to identify some potential applications. The properties of the studied materials suggest that they may potentially be applied as skin care products in the field of cosmetics.