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    • Comparative study of the topical delivery of selected female hormones 

      Bosch, Albertha Deacon (North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)
      Intrinsic skin ageing is predominantly caused by a decrease in female hormones as menopause approaches. It is suggested that topical application of female hormones may treat these ageing symptoms. Unfortunately, the ...
    • Penetration enhancing effects of selected natural oils utilized in topical dosage forms 

      Viljoen, Joe M.; Cowley, Amé; Du Preez, Jan; Gerber, Minja; Du Plessis, Jeanetta (Taylor & Francis, 2015)
      Context: Various natural products, including oils, have been utilized as penetration enhancers due to their “safety profiles”. These oils contain fatty acids promoting skin permeability through lipid fluidization within ...