1. Composition of the Optimized (Natural and Synthetic) NLC Formulations Used in This Study.
| Lipid matrix | Formulation | Solid lipid | % | Liquid lipid | % | Surfactant | % | BVCS75 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural | NLC-L | Beeswax | 10.5 | Lavender oil | 4.5 | Pluronic F-68 | 5 | - |
| Natural | NLC-L-BVC | Beeswax | 10.5 | Lavender oil | 4.5 | Pluronic F-68 | 5 | 0.5 |
| Synthetic | NLC-BVC | Cetyl palmitate | 9.0 | Capryol 90 | 4.0 | Pluronic F-68 | 5 | 0.5 |