Phytosomes - phospholipid carriers as alternative for liposomes in modern cosmeticsAnna Kurek-Górecka 1/, Michał Górecki 2/ 1/ Śląska Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Katowicach 2/ Katedra i Zakład Technologii Środków Leczniczych, Wydział Farmaceutyczny z Oddziałem Medycyny Laboratoryjnej, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach Summary One of recent developed phospholipid carriers of active substances are phytosomes. In view of chemical particle binding, phytosomes are not only an alternative for liposomes but also they are characterized by better bioavailability of active substances in human. Furthermore phytosomes have improved stability compared to liposomes. Key words: phytosomes, phospholipids, carriers, active substance, liposomes |