The present invention is a water-soluble form of lipophilic molecules contained in liposomes. In one embodiment, the lipophilic molecule is crystalline lutein and the lutein-loaded liposomes are included in pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and dietary supplements industry, with potential for chewable tablets, fortification of beverages, effervescent tablets, uncoated tablets, nutritional bars, and functional foods in addition to cosmetic industry.本發明關於一種含於微脂體中之水溶性形式之親脂分子。在一實施例中,該親脂分子為結晶葉黃素,及該葉黃素-負載的微脂體係包含於在藥品、醫療器材、及膳食補充品工業中,除了化妝品工業之外,對於咀嚼錠、營養強化的飲料、發泡錠、未塗佈的錠劑、營養棒、及功能性食品具有潛力。