50–500 nm
01 · Particle size
The scale that the skin does allow to pass through
Nanometric vesicles, hundreds of times smaller than a pore. At that scale, the active ingredient no longer remains on the surface but begins to move.
Liposomes
It isn't an ingredientIt's a precision vehicle
A nanometric phospholipid bilayer vesicle, the same architecture as your own cell membranes. It encapsulates hydrophilic actives in its aqueous core and lipophilic ones inside the bilayer. One single system for two different chemical natures.
The problem
You pay for the most expensive item on the market, and the seller leaves it at the door
- It stays on the surface and never reaches the layers that matter
- It oxidizes when exposed to light and oxygen before it takes effect
- You increase the dose to compensate, and you increase the cost per unit
The solution
The liposome rewrites the entire equation
- It penetrates the stratum corneum and is released into the viable epidermis
- It remains shielded inside the bilayer until the exact moment
- Less effort for the same result, formula after formula
- Biocompatibilidad
- Nanotechnology
- Encapsulation
- Bioavailability
- Controlled release
- Penetration
Why they are superior
50–500 nm
01 · Particle size
The scale that the skin does allow to pass through
Nanometric vesicles, hundreds of times smaller than a pore. At that scale, the active ingredient no longer remains on the surface but begins to move.
50–500 nm
Up to 10×
Biomimetic
Intacto
Why they are superior
Up to 10×
02 · Higher bioavailability
Get to the layers where it all happens
The bilayer fuses with the stratum corneum and releases the active ingredient into the viable epidermis. It does not force its way in; rather, it negotiates entry at the molecular level.
Biomimetic
03 · Affinity with the skin
Your skin doesn't reject it, it recognizes it
It has the same structure as human cell membranes. The skin recognizes it as part of itself, not as a foreign agent that needs to be blocked.
Intacto
04 · Estabilidad
Retinol that doesn't oxidize, vitamin C that doesn't degrade
Encapsulation protects the most sensitive active ingredients from light, oxygen, and pH until the exact moment of release.
The comparison
Same active, different result
The only thing that changes is the vehicle. What changes for your product product, it changes everything.
Bioavailability
10×
Up to ten times more bioavailable than the same active ingredient applied on its own.That's the difference between investing in an ingredient and wasting it.
Penetration
Free active
It remains in the stratum corneum
Encapsulated liposome
Reaches the viable epidermis
Estabilidad
Free active
It degrades when exposed to light and oxygen
Encapsulated liposome
Shielded within the bilayer
Oxidation
Free active
Retinol oxidizes before it takes effect
Encapsulated liposome
Shielded until release
Sensorial
Free active
Thick texture, scent of the active ingredient
Encapsulated liposome
Lightweight, with the active ingredient masked
Desperdicio
Free active
You increase the dose to compensate
Encapsulated liposome
Less active ingredient, same effect
Mechanism of action
From the bottle to the deep layers of the skin, step by step.
Step 01
Encapsulation
Your active ingredient is incorporated into the liposome. It is protected from oxidation, light, and degradation.
Step 02
Integration
It is incorporated into your formula without altering its organoleptic properties.
Step 03
Skin contact
The lipid bilayer recognizes the stratum corneum and fuses with it. It does not force its way in; it negotiates entry.
Step 04
Controlled release
The active ingredient is gradually released into the deep layers of the epidermis.
Bioavailability
1×
1× activo libre10× encapsulado
Higher bioavailability than when the same active ingredient is administered in its free form
Step 05
Resultado
Bioavailability up to 10× higher. Less waste. More measurable result.
The business case
Encapsulationpays for itself
10×
Greater bioavailability
Encapsulated active ingredients work where free ones fall short. You stop paying twice for the same result: once for the raw material and once for the compensatory dose.
2 en 1
A single technology
Hydrophilic and lipophilic in the same carrier. Fewer systems to validate, less complexity in your production line.
20+
Years of support
You bring in NanoVec's proven technology, not a bet. Technical and regulatory risk contained from the very first batch.
See how a liposome works
Science, in motion
A one-minute visual journey: from the encapsulation of the active ingredient to its release into the deep layers of the skin.
On the skin
Where they become formula
Five areas where liposomal encapsulation changes what an active ingredient can achieve in your finished product.
- Retinol · Peptides · CoQ10
Antiedad
It shields retinol from light and oxygen and gradually releases it into the viable epidermis: maximum potency without the irritating spike
- Kojic acid · Arbutin · Vitamin C
Despigmentantes
It stabilizes photosensitive ingredients such as vitamin C and directs their action to the source of hyperpigmentation
- Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid
Deep hydration
It delivers low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid beyond the stratum corneum, where hydration actually persists
- UV-stabilized filters
Sun protection
It encapsulates UV filters to improve their photostability and reduce direct contact that irritates the skin
- Anti-inflammatory products for sensitive skin
Calmantes
It delivers the active ingredients steadily to reactive skin, modulating their release to prevent an initial shock
Three lines, one standard
The same level of scientific rigor across three formats designed to your market.
01
Classic liposomes
A highly versatile phospholipid base. The proven platform for any dermal active ingredient.
02
Ecolip
COSMOS / ECOCERTCOSMOS- and ECOCERT-certified green nanotechnology. High performance with sustainability credentials.
03
Eliph
Liposomes containing pre-encapsulated bioactive peptides. Advanced anti-aging formula, ready for use.
Why NanoVec?
20 years doing this while others are only now discovering it.
0+
Years of experience back each formulation.
NanoVec has spent more than two decades perfecting systems for liposomal delivery systems for global clients in the cosmetics and dermopharmaceutical industries.
Purified phospholipids
High quality, not raw, processed lecithin
Particle control
Documented encapsulation size and efficiency
ECOCERT / COSMOS
Certifications in the Ecolip line
Tailor-Made
A liposome built for your active
Full traceability
COA and full traceability for each batch
Sectors it serves
Cosmetics, dermo-pharmaceuticals, and personal care
Before you commit
Try it in your own formula
Liposomas comes in several variants, and the right one depends on your active ingredient, your pH and your process. Tell us what you are formulating and our technical team will work out which one fits, send you the data sheet or give you a call, before you spend a single hour in the lab.
See the Liposomas portfolio at NanoVecFrequently asked questions
A liposome has a well-defined membrane structure (phospholipid bilayer) that can encapsulate both hydrophilic and lipophilic active ingredients. A nanoemulsion is simply an ultra-fine oil droplet in an aqueous phase. Liposomes offer greater control over drug release, better penetration, and the ability to encapsulate active ingredients in two layers.
On the contrary, they generally improve them. Well-formulated liposomes provide a lighter, more refined texture. Active ingredients with a strong odor or heavy texture are masked within the vesicle.
Not just any ingredient. Feasibility depends on the active ingredient's molecular weight, solubility, and stability. Our technical team evaluates compatibility before beginning any development.
It depends on the product line and the type of development. For catalog products, the quantities are within the reach of medium-sized laboratories. For Tailor-Made products, this is determined during the technical consultation phase.
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