122 JOURNAL OF COSMETIC SCIENCE structure on which makeup can be applied. In addition, a structure was designed in this way, considering that it would prevent situations such as the patient’s scratching or causing the spread by playing, which makes the treatment of acne difficult. BPO microsponges were successfully prepared through a quasi emulsion solvent diffusion method for drug delivery. The EE and DL of BPO were as high as 60.879% and 38.929%, respectively. These values showed the efficiency of the production method. SEM micrographs showed that the obtained microparticles had a porous surface and a spherical shape, which is compatible with the literature. SEM micrographs also proved that the microsponges keep their structural integrity after being applied to textile materials. The release studies of BPO microsponges and treated fabrics continue by changing the dissolution medium, because of the low release rate of the formulation. Figure 7. SEM micrographs of treated cotton fabric with BPO microsponges. Figure 8. In vitro drug release of the fabric sample.

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