Cosmetics and perfumes (part-1)
INTRODUCTION many types of raw materials can be used in the formulation of cosmetics. The choice of the raw materials involves the consideration of the following factors,viz. aesthetic value, colour ,availability, skin compatibility, environmental compatibility, smell acceptability ,stability and cost . The stability refers to Physical,chemical and microbial stability. Cosmetic raw materials are mixtures of wide variety of individual components. Some cosmetics and perfumes are given below:-- 1. FACE POWDER:- The function of the face powder is to mask any minor defect on the skin and supress oily patches so that the face appears to be smooth, beautiful and attractive. the modern face powder is a mechanical mixture of several constitutents each of which confers its own properties to the final blend. The face powder should possess desired covering powder, adhesion property, slip,a...