Technology
MICROSPONGE® Technology is a proprietary system of microparticles that entrap pharmaceutical and cosmetic active ingredients to enhance their performance in topically applied dermatological products.
Widely regarded as a leading technology for addressing skin conditions such as acne, hyperpigmentation, actinic keratosis, aging and photo damage, HBS’ patented
MICROSPONGE delivery system provides:
- Sustained release technology for reducing irritation of a wide range of APIs and other skin care actives thereby increasing patient/client compliance and results
- Enhanced formulation stability ensuring long term product efficacy and extended shelf life.
- Superior skin feel and exceptional product esthetics.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE
MICROSPONGE delivery systems are uniform, spherical
polymer particles. Their high degree of cross-linking results in
particles that are insoluble, inert, and of sufficient strength to
stand up to the high shear commonly used in manufacturing of
creams, lotions, and powders. Their characteristic feature is
the capacity to adsorb or “load” a high degree of active materials
into the particle and on to its surface. Its large capacity for
entrapment of actives, up to three times its weight, differentiates MICROSPONGE products from other types of
dermatological delivery systems.
While the active payload is protected in the formulation by the MICROSPONGE
particle, it is delivered to skin via controlled
diffusion. This sustained release of actives to skin over time is
an extremely valuable tool to extend the efficacy and lessen the
irritation commonly associated with powerful therapeutic
agents such as Retinoids or Benzoyl Peroxide.
MICROSPONGE polymers possess the versatility to load a
wide range of actives providing the benefits of enhanced product
efficacy, mildness, tolerability, and extended wear to a wide
range of skin therapies. The spherical nature of the
MICROSPONGE particle, combined with its rigidity, enhances
the skin feel and elegance of creams and lotions resulting in
uncompromising performance.