| abstract |
A preparation similar to sebum to be used as lipidic component in formulations to be administered topically is characterized in that it consits of active principale of only natural origin capable of fulfilling the requirement of meeting the average qualitative-quantitative composition of the human dermal surface lipides. In particular, it consits of substances of natural origin capable of providing triglycerides which are rich in saturated, monounsaturated and diunsaturated acids, squalene, waxes, free and esterified cholesterol in quantities which are equivalent to those present in the human sebum. |