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INGREDIENT GLOSSARY • Delivery Vehicle
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
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Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
A biocompatible and biodegradable material used to encapsulate active ingredients.
Type of Ingredient
Delivery Vehicle
Why we use it
Lactic acid, glycolic acid, and a lactic/glycolic copolymer are used to create a microscopic poly-lactic glycolic acid shell, which encapsulates fragile active ingredients. PLGA is biocompatible and biodegradable and is used in both medical and cosmetic formulations as a delivery vehicle.
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