Emerging niosomal formulations for skin-targeted drug delivery: strategies, applications, and limitations

Nurizan, Alya Nur Batrisya and Baharom, Aisyah Mahnum and Mohamed Ibrahim, Nur Hasanah and Alias, Atie Adianie and Darnis, Deny Susanti and Haris, Muhammad Salahuddin and Khotib, Junaidi and Bakhtiar, M. Taher (2026) Emerging niosomal formulations for skin-targeted drug delivery: strategies, applications, and limitations. International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 75 (8). pp. 921-933. ISSN 0091-4037 E-ISSN 1563-535X

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Abstract

Nanomaterials has garnered significant interest in drug delivery owing to their ability to enhance targeted delivery to diseased tissues while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy cells. However, achieving both safety and efficient delivery in therapeutic delivery remains a persistent challenge in pharmaceutical science. Niosomes, which are self-assembled vesicular nanocarriers formed by hydrating nonionic surfactants with cholesterol or other stabilizers, have emerged as a promising platform. These nanocarriers offer versatility in drug delivery applications, ranging from topical administration to targeted therapies. Similar to liposomes, niosomes are capable of encapsulating both hydrophilic and hydrophobic compounds. Moreover, they offer advantages such as simpler preparation methods, lower production costs, and enhanced stability, thereby overcoming several limitations of liposomal systems. This review presents an in-depth synthesis in emerging niosomal formulations, emphasizing strategies, therapeutic applications and limitations for improved skin-targeted drug delivery. Additionally, it highlights the therapeutic potential of niosomal drug delivery systems while addressing the challenges that may hinder their clinical translation. Compared to other nanocarriers such as liposomes and ethosomes, emerging niosomal systems exhibit superior structural stability, scalability, and adaptability for skin-targeted therapy, representing a critical step toward translational dermatological applications.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Niosomes; skin delivery; drug-targeting; advanced materials
Subjects:	R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica > RS192 Materia Medica-Pharmaceutical Technology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Pharmacy Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Pharmaceutical Technology Kulliyyah of Science Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Chemistry
Depositing User:	Dr Deny Susanti Darnis
Date Deposited:	27 Mar 2026 10:39
Last Modified:	27 Mar 2026 10:39
Queue Number:	2026-03-Q2590
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/127990

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