Lipid-Polymeric Films: Composition, Production and Applications in Wound Healing and Skin Repair
Eliana B. Souto, Cristiana Maria Pedroso Yoshida, Gislaine Ricci Leonardi, Amanda Cano, Elena Sánchez‐López, Aleksandra Zielińska, César Viseras, Patrícia Severino, Classius Ferreira da Silva, Raquel de Melo Barbosa
Abstract
The use of lipids in the composition of polymeric-based films for topical administration of bioactive ingredients is a recent research topic; while few products are commercially available, films containing lipids represent a strategic area for the development of new products. Some lipids are usually used in polymeric-based film formulations due to their plasticizing action, with a view to improving the mechanical properties of these films. On the other hand, many lipids have healing, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging properties, among others, that make them even more interesting for application in the medical-pharmaceutical field. This manuscript discusses the production methods of these films both on a laboratory and at industrial scales, the properties of the developed biopolymers, and their advantages for the development of dermatologic and cosmetic products.