Formulation and Building Blocks of Skin Care Products
Creams are versatile skincare preparations with various types and characteristics. They offer advantages like ease of application and moisturizing effects, but come with limitations like limited occlusiveness. Manufacturing involves blending oil and aqueous phases with ingredients like fatty acids and surfactants. Explore this comprehensive guide on creams and their formulation for effective skincare routines.
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Formulation and Building blocks of Skin Care Products Manusri Naredla Assistant Professor St. Peter s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Creams Creams preparations containing one or more substance dispersed or dissolved in a suitable base These are divided into two types O/W creams W/O creams are defined as the semisolid
Types of Creams 1. Make up creams: i. Vanishing cream ii. Foundation Cream 2. Cleansing Creams 3. Creams for Dry Skin 4. Creams for Winter 5.All Purpose Creams 6.Night Creams 7. Skin Protective and Hand Creams
Charactersitics of Creams Consistency Cosmetically Acceptable Versatility Absorption
Advantages of Creams Ease of application: Softer Consistency Non-Greasy options: o/w are non greasy Moisturizing Effect: Helps in hydration Versatile: Suitable for therapeutic and cosmetic applications Aesthetic Appeal: Light texture and Pleasant appearance
Disadvantages of Creams Limited Occlusiveness Stability issues Shorter Duration of Action
Manufacturing of Creams Oil phase: Higher fatty acids/Emolients Stirring and mixing Heating to 70 C Aqueous phase: Purified water/Alkalis Surfactants Chelating agents Perfumes Coloring agents Stirring & Mixing Deairation Cooling and Mixing