Table II.
Permeation Parameters: Flux (J), Lag Time and Percent Sunscreen Permeated at the End of the Experiment (Q%24 h) from Different Formulations Containing the Compound Alone (FA) or its α-Cyclodextrin Complex (CD/FA)
| Formulations | J (μg/cm2.h) | Lag time (h) | Q%24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| O/W-FA | 8.48 ± 2.31 | 8.79 ± 1.09 | 1.04 ± 0.20 |
| O/W-CD/FA | 4.76 ± 0.83 | 8.36 ± 0.38 | 0.51 ± 0.06* |
| Gel A-FA | 8.38 ± 0.89 | 2.64 ± 0.07 | 1.47 ± 0.15 |
| Gel A-CD/FA | 1.56 ± 0.62* | 7.87 ± 1.98* | 0.18 ± 0.07* |
| Gel B-FA | 5.72 ± 0.50 | 10.32 ± 0.51 | 0.65 ± 0.07 |
| Gel B-CD/FA | 0.54 ± 0.10* | 9.10 ± 0.15 | 0.07 ± 0.01* |
*Significantly different from the corresponding FA formulation, p < 0.05