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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