What Are The Basic Components Of Cosmetics?

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What Are The Basic Components Of Cosmetics?

• Anil Kumar
• Works for one of the quality Vinnerlabs cosmetics
  active ingredients suppliers. Writes on cosmetics
  active ingredients for personal care, home care,
  hair colour, sun care products, pigmentation
  dryer and dietary supplements including d dietary
  supplements including Iscotrizinol also called as
  Uvasorb Heb / Diethylhexyl butamido triazone.

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A cosmetic product contains several ingredients
and the active ingredients are the most important
component of a cosmetic product. Active
ingredients are indeed a key component of
cosmetics as they help with the efficacy of the
product. In simpler terms, the active ingredients
ensure the treatment of any particular condition
related to skin, or hair gives the desired
effect. There are many types of cosmetic items
including skincare, hair care, makeup, fragrance,
and personal care. Maintaining healthy and clear
skin is not so easy without any cosmetics. How we
look does matter in this fast-paced modern world,
especially in boosting confidence and
self-esteem. Hence, the dependence on cosmetics
has grown manifold. You will hardly find anybody
who does not use cosmetics. Such is the
popularity that the market provides a host of
choices.
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However, the components of cosmetics are
something that not many know. There is no big
mystery behind it. In simple language, it is a
little bit of science. As we gradually proceed
with this write-up, we will try to unfurl the
science behind cosmetics. Cosmetic Items And
What Are The Key Components In Them Thickeners,
emulsifiers, water, preservatives, moisturizers,
colors, and fragrances are some primary
components in cosmetic products. All of which
make up a cosmetic item. At times, these are
naturally occurring. While at other times, they
are formulated in a laboratory. In all developed
countries across the various continents, there is
a government authority that regulates the
ingredients used in cosmetics.
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Active Ingredient Is The Primary Component Of
Cosmetics A consumer uses a cosmetic product to
get a desired effect and the active ingredient is
responsible for causing the products benefit.
For this reason, the primary component of
cosmetics is the active ingredient. It is safe to
say that without the active ingredient, the
desired result will not be obtained. A number of
other components are added to the cosmetic
product to support the active ingredient to
deliver the intended effect. Other Components Of
Cosmetics In addition to the primary component
which is the active ingredient, the other
components of cosmetics are Surfactants These
chemical compounds lower the surface tension
between liquids, gases, or solid compounds. These
are surface-active agents which enable oil to mix
with water. Surfactants form foam that
facilitates dirt cleaning.
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Emollients Used in lotions and lipsticks,
emollients function as skin softeners and
commonly help prevent water loss. This is a
category with two major options natural or
chemical. In addition, there are many options
with the most common emollients being glycerine,
coconut, olive oil, beeswax, lanolin, petroleum
jelly, and a few mineral oils. Humectants This
is a common component in many cosmetics and it
hydrates the skin. It grabs the water as a
cosmetic item containing it sits on the skin.
Chemically, these are substances that form
hydrogen bonds with water molecules, and they
draw water from anywhere, like air or deeper
levels of skin that keep hydration intact on the
top layer. Thickeners Thickeners maintain
product consistency. Thickeners can retain water
on the skin and act as moisturizers. Some of them
have emulsifying properties. Sometimes thickeners
are also used as stabilizers. They help maintain
proper emulsion within the product. The
thickeners are of many types including natural,
lipid, synthetic, and mineral thickeners.
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Fragrances Fragrances are intrinsic to cosmetic
products. They provide a beautiful odour masking
the strong smell of some ingredients in certain
products. Fragrances can alleviate stress, make
you feel fresh, and also act as a catalyst in
triggering attraction. From a composition point
of view, fragrances can be synthetic, natural, or
a bit of both. The flavors can vary. Some
extensive fragrant ingredients are cinnamal,
limonene, essential oils, citronellol, linalool,
eugenol, and geraniol. pH Adjuster A measure of
acidity in any cosmetic product is the pH level.
The skin pH ranges between 3.0 and 7.0,
particularly among healthy individuals. It also
depends on the body part. The pH adjusters
control the skin balance, especially during the
application period. Mostly, the pH is acidic in
cosmetic products except for special purposes.
Lactic acid and citric acid are some pH levelers.
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