Basic Info

At Micellar Skincare we develop highly innovative skincare products using green, organic, sustainable ingredients and processes. Through an extensive, three-year research and development program, we have developed and refined technical expertise in the application of nano-encapsulation methods to skincare formulations.

Nano-encapsulation (also known as microemulsion) represents the next generation of skincare products. Traditional skincare cream and lotion formulations combine oil, water and heat to form macro-emulsions with approximately 100 micrometer diameter. Our Micellar Skincare nano-emulsions, scientifically measured at 30 nanometers, are 3000 times smaller than traditional emulsions.

Microemulsion micelle formulations, such as our own, offer three significant advantages over traditional skincare formulations:
Superior Product Stability
Microemulsions have scientifically proven, thermodynamic stability whilst macro-emulsions will degrade and dissociate over time. Nano-emulsions offer superior product and ingredient stability.
Superior Skin Penetration
Nano-sized emulsions have scientifically proven superior skin penetrating ability over larger macro-sized emulsions. Active skincare ingredients must first pass through the skin barrier to provide their claimed skin benefits. Nano-emulsions offer superior skin penetration for skin active ingredients.
Energy-free Production
Microemulsions require less energy to form than to dissociate meaning they form spontaneously without heating. Macro-emulsions require energetic heating and vigorous stirring to form meaning inferior environmental sustainability and higher carbon footprint.

The scientific literature points to a definite trend towards nano-encapsulation formulated skincare and pharmaceutical products due to these advantages.

At Micellar Skincare we have adopted nano-encapsulation technology to the formulation of a full range of stable sustainable skincare products from serums, to cleansers and sunscreens