Overview Of Cosmetic Raw Materials

Types and classification of cosmetic raw materials Cosmetics have a wide variety of raw materials with different properties. According to the properties and uses of cosmetic raw materials, they can be roughly divided into two categories: base raw materials and auxiliary raw materials. The former is the main raw material of cosmetics, which occupies a large proportion in cosmetic formulations, and is the main functional substance in cosmetics; the latter is responsible for shaping, stabilizing or imparting color, fragrance and other characteristics to cosmetics. These substances It is not used much in cosmetic formulations, but it is extremely important.

The cosmetic base materials mainly include:

1 Oily raw material is the most widely used raw material for cosmetics. It protects, moisturizes and softens the skin in skin care products. It has a styling effect in hair products.

2. Powdery raw materials are mainly used in powdered cosmetics, talcum powder, powder, powder, lipstick, rouge, and eye shadow. In cosmetics, it mainly plays a role of covering, slipping, adhesion, absorption, and extension.

3. The colloidal raw material is a water-soluble polymer compound. It can swell into a colloid in water. It can be used as a glue or an emulsifier to emulsify, thicken or gel.

4 Surfactants can reduce the surface tension of water. They have functions such as decontamination, wetting, dispersing, foaming, emulsification and thickening. Surfactants have three characteristics, decontamination, and production of clean cosmetics. Use this characteristic emulsification to produce creams and shampoos. The active agent acts as an emulsifier and has a wetting and penetrating effect. For example, in a hair dye and a perm, the product can evenly contact the skin. Cream and lipstick are used for spreading

5 Solvent raw materials play a dissolving role in cosmetics, making products have certain properties and dosage forms. It is an indispensable main component in liquid, paste, and cream cosmetic formulations.

Cosmetic functional materials and auxiliary materials include:

1 Moisturizer is an indispensable raw material for cream cosmetics. Its function is to prevent the cream from drying out and keep the skin moisturized.

2 Binder is mainly used for hair spray, mousse and gel mask

3. Pigments and dyes are mainly used in the manufacture of cosmetic products

4 Preservatives and antioxidants Inhibit the growth of microorganisms during the shelf life of cosmetics and during consumer use

5 Spices, increase the fragrance of cosmetics, increase the value of products

6 Additives include nutritional curative additives, sunscreens, hair dyes, perm agents, hair removal agents, astringents and antiperspirants, deodorants, fungicides, anti-dandruff and antipruritic agents, skin penetration aids, scrubs, acid-base additives, etc.