The Formulation of an Anti-Aging Serum With Liposomes Containing Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) Peel Extract

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kevinton150691@gmail.com

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54644/jte.2025.1908

Keywords:

Anti-aging, Durian peel extraction, Polyphenolic compounds, Liposome, Enhanced penetration

Abstract

Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) peel is considered a food byproduct, although it is a good source of bioactive compounds for anti-aging skincare products. In this research, a Vietnamese durian was collected, and its white peel was extracted by ethanol and hexane to utilize the bioactive compounds for green cosmetic development. The total flavonoid content and total phenolic content were 857.13 ± 80.91 µg QE/g dried peel and 6549.58 ± 884.32 µg GAE/g dried peel, respectively. Subsequently, this extract was encapsulated by a liposome nanocarrier by thin film hydration for deeper skin penetration, which was physically characterized by size and zeta potential. The size of plain liposome was 102.9 nm (PDI 0.210) along with the stable monodispersibility by zeta potential of -31.40 mV while the diameter of extract-loaded liposome was 250.0-280.0 nm with low zeta potential values. On the other hand, the stability of the extract-loaded liposome was also investigated. The result showed the extract-loaded liposome expanded its size after storing at 4oC, 25oC and 40 °C, at both PBS 7.4 and 5.5, within one-month storage. Finally, an anti-aging serum containing extract-loaded liposomes was formulated. Under an optical microscope, the emulsion showed a size of 10-50 µm, spherical, and monodisperse. However, the pH of the serum base and serum lipo 0.1% got an unstoppable increase at 4oC, 25oC and 40 °C within one-month storage. This information is necessary for the future contribution of durian byproducts as a rich source of bioactive compounds for green skincare products.

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Author Biographies

Van Quy Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam

Van Quy Nguyen is currently a lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education. He received a PhD degree from the School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea in 2022. He has published more than 20 research articles. His research interests are in composites and biomaterials.

Email: quynv@hcmute.edu.vn. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5952-0700

Van Tinh Vo, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam

Van Tinh Vo is a third-year student at the Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education in 2025. His major is Organic Chemistry.

Email: tinhvo10124@gmail.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6279-4908

Nam Thuan Tran, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam

Nam Thuan Tran graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, specializing in Organic Synthesis, at Ton Duc Thang University in 2025.

Email: tranthuan02102002@gmail.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6037-0824

Nguyen Duy Khang Dao, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology, VNU-HCM, Vietnam

Nguyen Duy Khang Dao obtained his bachelor’s degree at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology in 2024.

Email: daonguyenduyk@gmail.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6553-3578

Thi Kim Chi Huynh, Institute of Advanced Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam

Thi Kim Chi Huynh received the Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry from the Graduate University of Sciences and Technology, Vietnam, in 2022. She has worked as an active researcher of the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Polymer Technology in ICT, VAST.

She has published more than 10 peer-reviewed papers related to organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, environmental chemistry, and in silico studies for bioactivity.

Besides, her research has also focused on drug delivery systems, optical and chemical sensors, and materials for environmental detection and treatment. Email: maihuynh1224@gmail.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6214-8022

Hoang Phuc Nguyen, Institute of Advanced Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam

Hoang Phuc Nguyen is currently working as a senior engineer of the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Polymer Technology in ICT, VAST. He received the master’s degree in chemical engineering from Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam, in 2021.

He is interested in organic synthesis, SAR, in silico studies for bioactivities, environmental treatment and biosensors, and chemical process equipment design.

Email: nguyenhoangphuc377@gmail.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0140-7112

Thi Cam Thu Nguyen, Institute of Advanced Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam

Thi Cam Thu Nguyen completed the master’s degree in chemical engineering from Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam, in 2022. She is currently working as a staff member of the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Polymer Technology in the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST).

She is also in charge of synthesis and application of chemical and optical sensors, along with Associate. Prof. Thi-Kim-Dung Hoang and Dr. Thi-Kim-Chi Huynh. Moreover, her research interests include organic synthesis, structure-activity relationship (SAR), and sensors' practical applications for environmental detection and treatment.

Email: nguyenthicamthu1108@gmail.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5458-8012

Thi Hong An Nguyen, Institute of Advanced Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam

Thi Hong An Nguyen received a degree in Chemical Engineering from Ton Duc Thang University in 2017. She is currently working as a staff member of the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Polymer Technology in ICT, VAST.

Her research focuses on organic synthesis, SAR, bioactivities, polysaccharide extraction, and the application of polysaccharide materials for environmental treatment and sensing toxins in water.

Email: nguyenan2093@gmail.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7652-0019

Thi Kim Dung Hoang, Institute of Advanced Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam

Thi Kim Dung Hoang received the Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry from the Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam, in 2010. She is currently Head of the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Polymer Technology and Director of ICT, VAST. She has had active studies with over 50 peer-reviewed articles in high-index journals and applied for 5 more patents. She has also been the project supervisor of more than 8 projects which were funded by VAST, the Department of Science and Technology of Hochiminh City, National Foundation for Science & Technology Development (Vietnam), and so on. Her research interests include organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, in silico studies for bioactivities, optical and chemical sensors, polymers, and materials for environmental detection and treatment. Email: hoangthikimdung@gmail.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9369-8051

Anh Khoa Ton, Institute of Advanced Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam

Anh Khoa Ton received his Ph.D. degree from the Department of Chemical Engineering at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan in 2019. After graduating, he worked as a senior scientist at a Nanotechnology Fabrication company for 2 years and as a postdoc researcher for 1.5 years at Academia Sinica, Taiwan, which focused on targeted nanomedicine for cancer treatment, both diagnostics and therapeutics.

Currently, he has worked as an active and enthusiastic researcher of the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Polymer Technology at Ho Chi Minh Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.

His interests are nanomedicine for cancer treatment, drug delivery systems, nano-based sensors for biomedical and environmental detection, as well as green, sustainable cosmetics.

Email: kevinton150691@gmail.com. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0121-5869

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28-11-2025

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V. Q. Nguyen, “The Formulation of an Anti-Aging Serum With Liposomes Containing Durian (Durio zibethinus Murr.) Peel Extract”, JTE, vol. 20, no. 04, pp. 41–52, Nov. 2025.

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