3RD YR, 2ND SEM, A.Y.

2023-2024 TRANS: RICA GILMARIE LIGASON

COSMETIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (LAB) (PRELIMS)

COLD CREAM & SHAMPOO

Use:
What are COLD CREAMS White wax is like yellow wax that has been bleached by
Cold cream, one of the oldest beauty aids, originally being rolled thinly and exposed to light and air, or
consisted of water beaten into mixtures of such natural bleached by chemical oxidants. Like yellow wax, white
fats as lard or almond oil. But modern preparations use wax is also used in preparing ointment, cerates, plasters,
mineral oil combined with an emulsifier that helps and suppositories. Most waxes used in the
disperse the oil in water. pharmaceutical industry are also used for tablet
coatings and binding. Other types of wax include yellow
Uses of COLD CREAM wax (beeswax) and wax absolute.
 Make remover
 Face cleanser MINERAL OIL
 As a lip balm
 Nighttime moisturizer Description:
 As a face mask It is a clear, odorless liquid and a common ingredient in
 Shaving cream a variety of cosmetics and personal care products.
 After sun treatment Mineral oil is made from highly refined, purified and
 Elbow, Knee, and heal moisturizer processed .

INGREDIENTS : Mineral oil is a highly purified, lightweight ingredient

 Spermaceti used in baby lotions, cold creams, ointments and many
 White wax other cosmetic and personal care products, due to its
 Mineral oil ability to help reduce water loss from skin and keep it
 Sodium borate .
 Purified water
SODIUM BORATE
SPERMACETI
Physical state: Appearance
Description: WHITE CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER
A wax, liquid at body temperature, obtained from the
head of a or . Spermaceti PROCEDURE:
was used chiefly in ointments, cosmetic creams, fine 1. In a steam bath, melt spermaceti.
wax, candles, pomades, and textile finishing; later it
was used for industrial lubricants. The substance was 1. Add mineral oil. Alternatively add white wax and
named in the mistaken belief that it was the coagulated mineral oil, one after the other, and melt.
semen of the whale. 2. Dissolve sodium borate in wax mixture.
3. Pour borate solution in wax mixture.
The fluid contained in the spermaceti organ of the 4. Stir consistently until formation of white cream.
whale’s head was removed to obtain crude sperm oil. 5. Transfer to a container.
The spermaceti was separated from the oil by chilling in
a process whalers called wintering; it congealed as a 5.……Allow to congeal. Place a glassine paper and label
. appropriately.

ANOMALY
WHITE WAX Equipment:
Description: 1) Agitator
A yellowish-white, somewhat transluscent, tasteless 2) Thermometer
solid, prepared by bleacing , used chiefly in
pharmacy. OPERATING PROCEDURES
Also called , . 1. Reduce the Cetyl esters wax and white wax to
small pieces in a mortar.
2. Melt them on a steam bath with the mineral oil
and continue heating until the temperature of the
mixture reaches 70℃.
3. Dissolved the sodium borate in the purified water,
warmed to 70℃ and gradually add the warm
solution to the melted mixture, stirring rapidly and MOISTURIZING SHAMPOO
continuously until it has congealed. Dry hair can occur because of genetics, heat damage or
because of the products that you use. Opt for a
moisturizing shampoo to get your hair all the moisture
What are SHAMPOOS it needs. These shampoos may have a light and
Shampoo is a basic hair care product representing the refreshing scent like coconut or fresh flowers, but
largest segment of hair care cosmetics. Shampoo is unscented products are also available. With more
typically in the form of a viscous liquid with some moisture, the hair will look shinier and feel silkier.
exception of waterless solid form such as a bar.
CHELATING SHAMPOO
Shampoo was developed to replace soap for cleansing
scalp and hair by removing unwanted sebum, dandruff, Chelating shampoo is one of the more unique products
environmental dust,and residues of hair care products. you might come across. Swimmers often use chelating
shampoo because it reduces the damage that chlorine
Specialized SHAMPOOS does to their hair. Chlorine can bleach the hair and
 Clarifying Shampoo weaken the follicles, which causes the hair to break off.
 Dandruff Shampoo Chelating shampoo is also a good choice for those with
 Keratin Shampoo hard water. Chelating shampoos remove minerals and
 Moisturizing Shampoo chemicals to make your hair look and feel healthier.
 Chelating Shampoo
 Two-in-One TWO-IN-ONE
 Dry Shampoo
When you find yourself pressed for time in the morning,
CLARIFYING SHAMPOO you might use a combination shampoo and conditioner
product. You’ll find products that boost your volume
Clarifying shampoo is great for those who suffer from and deliver the moisture that your hair needs. A dime-
product build up. Product build up occurs when you use size dollop of the shampoo and conditioner hydrates
hairspray, gel and other products on a daily basis. Hair and cleanses your hair. Other similar products act as a
with product build up feels heavy, sticky and flat. shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Combination
Designed to strip extra products from each follicle, products generally do not work as well as individual
clarifying shampoo also removes hair dye and may strip products, but are a huge help if you’re in a rush.
the color from your hair. Use it once a week or less.
DRY SHAMPOO
DANDRUFF SHAMPOO
Liquid shampoos are not your only option. Many
Dandruff is a condition that causes dead skin to flake off companies now make dry shampoos too. These types of
the scalp. You might notice white flakes on your shampoo were originally used in hospitals and medical
clothing, skin or even stuck in your hair. Manufacturers facilities to clean the hair of patients in comas and
design dandruff shampoo with active ingredients to those who could not get out of bed. Dry shampoos
reduce this problem. These shampoos often have a come in powder and aerosol form. Apply it to the roots
medicinal smell and can be quite harsh, but are a life- and massage in with your fingers. It absorbs the natural
saver if you’re suffering from dandruff. oils that your hair produces and leaves behind a nice
scent that hides odors like cigarette smoke and cooking
KERATIN SHAMPOO smells.

If you suffer from limp locks and dull or lifeless hair, try INGREDIENTS:
using a keratin shampoo. Specifically designed to boost  Soft soap (olive or linseed)
volume. These shampoos contain natural and chemical  Alcohol
ingredients that restore protein to your hair. This gives  Lavender oil
you the appearance of stronger and thicker hair. It’s  Reosemary oil
also a good choice for dry or damaged hair too.  Rose-geranium oil
 Solution of potash 5%
 Purified water
 Like peppermint essential oil (also used to promote hair
SOFT SOAP
growth), rosemary essential oil strengthens circulation.
Description: As a result, it could prevent hair follicles from being
Pure linseed soap can be used for all cleaning and can starved of blood supply, dying off, and leading to hair
be used on all surfaces, brushes, tools, and for personal loss.
hygiene. Linseed soap is made from cold-pressed raw,
purified linseed oil and water. It is a pure natural ROSE-GERANIUM OIL
product, without any additives.
Rose geranium essential oil is a type of essential oil
Use: commonly used in aromatherapy. Sourced from the
 FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE flowers and leaves of the Pelargonium graveolens plant,
Use on skin without triggering any chemical rose geranium essential oil is said to offer a variety of
sensitives. health benefits.

ALCOHOL Rose geranium essential oil may be used to treat the

following problems:
Description:  Acne
Pure ethanol is a colorless flammable liquid (boiling  Anxiety
point 78.5℃ (173.3°F) with an agreeable ethereal odor  Depression
and a burning taste. Ethanol is toxic, affecting the  Insomnia
central nervous system. Ethanol is a natural byproduct
of plant fermentation and also can be produced POTASH 5%
through the hydration of ethylene.
Produces a shampoo that lathers better and rinses
Use: more easily.
Many Shampoos use cetyl or cetearyl alcohol, as a
thickener or emollient, which can come from palm oil PROCEDURE:
or even coconut oil. These cetyl alcohols are not 1. Dissolve the soap in alcohol.
damaging to hair integrity/hair color.
1. ….Add the oil. Lavender oil.
Here is a list of the most used fatty alcohols found in
hair products: Cetyl, Stearyl, Cetearyl, Myristyl, Behenyl 1. ….Add the oil. Rose-geranium oil
and Lauryl. 2. Mix the solution of 5% potash with water.

Avoid these: Alcohol denat, , SD alcohol 40, 2..…Add gradually to the alcohol mixture.
Propanol, Isopropyl and Propyl.

LAVENDER OIL
Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular and
versatile essential oils used in aromatherapy. Distilled
from the plant Lavandula angustifolia, the oil promotes
relaxation and believed to treat anxiety, fungal
infections, allergies, depression, insomnia, eczema,
nausea, and menstrual cramps.

ROSEMARY OIL

Known for its distinctive fragrance that is characterized

by an energizing evergreen, citrus-like, herbaceous
scent. Rosemary Essential Oil is derived from the
aromatic herb Rosmarinus Officinali, a plant belonging
to the Mint family, which includes Basil, Lavender,
Myrtle, and Sage.
 3RD YR, 2ND SEM, A.Y. 2023-2024 TRANS: RICA GILMARIE LIGASON

BSPH -3204 COSMETIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (LAB) (MIDTERM)

DEODORANT FOOT POWDER
DFP - Deodorant Foot Powder

What are DFPs? BENZOIC ACID

C7H6O2
→ Overall, foot powder provides an easy solution to – Benzoic acid has a long history of use as an
control moisture, foot odor, and soothe irritated antifungal agent in topical therapeutic
skin. If your feet are rough, cracked, stinky or in preparations such as Whitfiled’s ointment (benzoic
pain, apply foot powder and follow good hygiene acid 6% and salicylic acid 3%). It has been used
to keep them healthy. with salicylic acid as atopical antifungal agent and
in the treatment of athelete’s foot and ringworm.
INGREDIENTS:
 Salicylic acid
 Boric acid TALC (o/n: TALCUM)
 Chlorothymol Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
 Benzoic acid – Talcum powder - made of the mineral talc - was
 Talc the main personal care product advertised to
alleviate odorous feet, armpits, and general body
perspiration. Talcum powder was sold as a general
SALICYLIC ACID
body freshener and deodorant, as it absorbed
C7H6O3 perspiration and moisture from skin and clothes.
– Salicylic acid is used as a medicine to help remove
the outer layer of the skin. As such it is used to
treat warts, calluses, psoriasis, dandruff, acne, Preparation:
ringworm, and ichthyosis. For conditions other 1. Pulverize the ingredients (mix)
than warts, it is often used together with other
medications. It is applied to the area affected.

BORIC ACID
H3BO3
– Boric acid powder can treat fungal infections, such
as athlete’s foot and toenail fungus. Just a few
sprinkles of the BA powder in your socks or
stockings can help clear mild infections and ease
the itching associated with athlete’s foot. An added
bonus: it can also neutralize the foot odor from
athlete’s foot, providing relief for stinky feet.

CHLOROTHYMOL
C10H13ClO
– It is used in cosmetic biocides, denaturants,
deodorant agents, oral care agents, and
preservatives.
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BSPH -3204 COSMETIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (LAB) (SEMIFINALS)

DEODORANT CREAMS

What are Deodorant Creams? CHOLESTEROL

C27H46O
→ Deodorant cream is a frosting-like deodorizing – Cholesterol is used primarily as an emollient in
paste. cosmetic products. It is an ingredient in eye
→ Deodorants are products that work to mask makeup, face makeup, skin lotions and creams,
underarm odor. and hair care formulations. Cholesterol is a white
→ They often contain a fragrance or perfume. or faintly yellow, almost odorless solid that occurs
in pearly granules or crystals.
INGREDIENTS: – O/N: Cholesteryl alcohol; Cholesterin

 Aluminum sulfate
 Purified water PERFUME (LAVENDER OIL)
 White Petrolatum
 White Wax – Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular
 Cholesterol and versatile essential oils used in aromatherapy.
 Perfume Distilled from the plant Lavandula angustifolia, the
oil promotes relaxation and believed to treat
anxiety, fungal infections, allergies, depression,
ALUMINUM SULFATE insomnia, eczema, nausea, and menstrual cramps.

Al2(SO4)3
– In cosmetics and personal care products, *Ingredients that are organic compounds:
Aluminum Sulfate functions as an cosmetic CHOLESTEROL & WHITE PETROLATUM
and agent. It is also approved
for use in skin protectant OTC drugs as a drug PROCEDURE
astringent.
– Not allowed to pregnant 1. Dissolve the aluminum sulfate in the water and
– Main ingredient filter the solution.
2. Melt the white petrolatum, white wax and
WHITE PETROLATUM cholesterol at about 80°C in a bath of boiling water.
3. Stir constantly the melted mixture in the agitator
C15H15N while congealing.
– This medication is used as a to treat or 4. When the temperature reach about 50°C,
prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin incorporate the aqueous solution with agitation.
irritations (e.g., diaper rash, skin burns from 5. Add perfume as desired.
radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that 6. Put it in a container and label properly.*
soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching
and flaking.
– O/N: White soft paraffin; Vaseline - foreign
– Base

WHITE WAX

CnH2n+2
– White wax is like yellow wax that has been
bleached by being rolled thinly and exposed to
light and air, or bleached by chemical oxidants. Like
yellow wax, white wax is also used in preparing
ointments, cerates, plasters, and suppositories.
– Chemical oxidation
– Melting point: 70-80°C
 3RD YR, 2ND SEM, A.Y. 2023-2024 TRANS: RICA GILMARIE LIGASON

BSPH -3204 COSMETIC PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (LAB) (FINALS)

MENTHOL OINTMENT

MENTHOL OINTMENT
– White wax is like yellow wax that has been
INGREDIENTS: bleached by being rolled thinly and exposed to
light and air, or bleached by chemical oxidants. Like
 MENTHOL yellow wax, white wax is also used in preparing
 METHYL SALICYLATE ointments, cerates, plasters, and suppositories.
 WHITE WAX Most waxes used in the pharmaceutical industry
 HYDROUS WOOL FAT/ LANOLIN are also used for tablet coatings and binding. Other
types of wax include yellow wax (beeswax) and
wax absolute.
– Chemical oxidation
MENTHOL – Melting point: 70-80°C

C10H20O
HYDROUS WOOL FAT/ LANOLIN
– It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in
color, which is solid at room temperature and C34H68O2
melts slightly above. – Lanolin tends to have a natural smell, which many
– In cosmetics and skincare products, menthol is compare to the smell of sheep - or almost
used to help relieve pain and to improve the scent metallic-y, but sweet, grassy and perhaps a little
and flavor of the product. Menthol can also sour.
function as a topical analgesic or pain reliever in – Lanolin has long been used in the skin care and
certain skincare products. cosmetics industry as an effective emollient,
– Found in peppermint and mint plants commonly used in body creams and lotions to lock
– Incorporated in tobacco in much-needed moisture and prevent water loss.
But lanolin also has a bad rep for irritating sensitive
skin and causing allergic reactions.
METHYL SALICYLATE – Long chain of waxy esters composed of : Lanolin
acid,Lanolin alcohols, and Lanonlin hydrocarbons
C8H8O3
– Colorless to yellow or reddish liquid
– It is an ester of salicylic acid that functions in
personal care and cosmetic formulations as a PROCEDURE:
denaturant, external analgesic, flavoring agent,
and fragrance ingredient with perfuming and 1. Melt the white wax and hydrous wool fat.
soothing qualities. 2. Mix the menthol and methyl salicylate.
– Major component of oil of wintergreen 3. Add the menthol-methyl salicylate mixture to the
– Only liquid ingredient melted white wax and wool fat.
4. Pour into ointment jar. Label properly.

WHITE WAX

CnH2n+2
– A yellowish-white solid, somewhat translucent in
thin layers, having a slightly rancid odor, and an
insipid taste.