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Introduction toIntroduction toCosmetic FormulatingCosmetic Formulating

Brain Publishing 2011

The top 10 product formsThe top 10 product formsAnd how they are madeAnd how they are made

IntroductionIntroduction

Objective : To provide an overview of the Objective : To provide an overview of the types of cosmetic formulas, how they are types of cosmetic formulas, how they are made and when they are usedmade and when they are used

Cosmetic Formulation typesCosmetic Formulation types

1. Solutions1. Solutions2. Creams / Emulsions2. Creams / Emulsions3. Lotions3. Lotions4. Ointments / Pastes4. Ointments / Pastes5. Suspensions5. Suspensions6. Tablets6. Tablets7. Powders7. Powders8. Gels8. Gels9. Sticks9. Sticks10. Aerosols10. Aerosols

SolutionsSolutions

Simplest type of formulationSimplest type of formulationHomogenous mixtureHomogenous mixtureApplicationsApplications

ShampoosShampoosBody washBody washColognesColognesBath oilBath oil

CreamsCreams

Mixtures of oils & waterMixtures of oils & waterOpaque, thick formulasOpaque, thick formulasEmulsionsEmulsions

Oil phaseOil phaseWater phaseWater phaseEmulsifierEmulsifier

ApplicationApplicationSkin creamsSkin creamsHair conditionersHair conditioners

LotionsLotions

Like creams but thinner, less greasyLike creams but thinner, less greasyEmulsionsEmulsionsApplicationsApplications

Facial productsFacial productsLeave-in hair productsLeave-in hair productsColor cosmeticsColor cosmetics

SuspensionsSuspensions

Clear products with suspended activesClear products with suspended activesVisible particlesVisible particlesPolymer / clay thickenersPolymer / clay thickenersApplicationsApplications

SunscreensSunscreensHand washHand washShampooShampoo

OintmentsOintments

Super-thick productsSuper-thick productsAnhydrous, opaque, stickyAnhydrous, opaque, stickyApplicationsApplications

Medicated skin productsMedicated skin productsHairdressingHairdressingStyling productsStyling productsWound soothingWound soothingToothpaste Toothpaste

Capsules & TabletsCapsules & Tablets

Solid particles pressed togetherSolid particles pressed togetherPhysically blended Physically blended ApplicationsApplications

Color cosmeticsColor cosmeticsBath productsBath productsSpecialtySpecialty

PowdersPowders

Fine particles blended togetherFine particles blended togetherFree powderFree powderPressed into packagingPressed into packagingApplicationsApplications

Baby powderBaby powderFoot productsFoot productsColor cosmeticsColor cosmetics

GelsGels

Clear, thick liquidsClear, thick liquidsSingle phaseSingle phaseMade with thickening polymerMade with thickening polymerApplicationsApplications

Styling gelsStyling gelsShower gelsShower gelsOral productsOral productsShaving gelShaving gel

SticksSticks

Solid formSolid formShaped to packageShaped to packageTouch avoidance productsTouch avoidance productsHot production processHot production processApplicationsApplications

DeodorantDeodorantAntiperspirantAntiperspirantLipstickLipstick

AerosolsAerosols

Self-contained pressurized spray systemSelf-contained pressurized spray systemConcentrateConcentrate

Liquid or solid formLiquid or solid formPropellantPropellantSpecial packagingSpecial packagingApplicationApplication

HairsprayHairsprayDeodorantDeodorantShaving creamShaving cream

Typical Cosmetic FormulaTypical Cosmetic Formula

Cosmetic FormsCosmetic Forms