Extraction and analysis of cosmetic active ingredients from an anti-cellulitis transdermal delivery system by high-performance liquid chromatography

J Chromatogr Sci. 1999 Feb;37(2):51-5. doi: 10.1093/chromsci/37.2.51.

Abstract

A new transdermal delivery system that controls cellulitis is evaluated using reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with photodiode array detection. An extraction procedure and the validation of the analytical method to assay the active excipients from the Centella asiatica plant (asiaticoside, madacessic acid, and asiatic acid) are described. Excellent results ae obtained in terms of linearity, accuracy, and specificity of the analytical method.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Cellulitis / drug therapy*
  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid / methods*
  • Cosmetics / chemistry*
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / analysis*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Saponins / administration & dosage
  • Saponins / analysis*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet

Substances

  • Cosmetics
  • Plant Extracts
  • Saponins