Serum Formulation
Serum Formulation
1. GENERAL OBJECTIVE
Prepare a formula based on essential oils to stimulate the growth and
strengthening of eyelashes.
2. SPECIFIC GOAL
Obtain an adequate formulation taking into account the toxicological aspect of
the active compounds of each essential oil used.
3. JUSTIFICATION:
Given the need of our environment in the female gender to show off long and
strengthened eyelashes, in the market we find different mascaras for this
reason it was decided to diversify the products with the peculiarity of making a
serum with natural ingredients.
4. THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Eyelash serum.
The eyes are the most expressive part of the face; Therefore, her makeup is
especially attractive and flattering. Among eye makeup products, mascara is,
without a doubt, the most popular, as it allows you to highlight your eyes in a
simple and quick way. But if there is no prior treatment of the eyelashes, they
will not have the same effect.
Eyelashes are resistant and elastic hairs that grow with a concavity inverse to
that of the eyelids, which allows them not to intersperse with them when they
close. Their structure is mainly composed of melanin and keratin, which
provides them with resistance and elasticity. They lack an erector muscle and
their growth cycle lasts approximately 5 months. They are darker than hair and
do not turn gray with age. Its growth is 10 times slower than that of hair. Its main
function is to protect the eyeball from the entry of microorganisms and particles
in the air.
The first eyelash product was invented by Eugène Rimmel at the end of the
19th century. It was a paste based on black soap mixed with wax and colored
with carbon oxide that irritated, ran and there was no way to remove it, but
which, nevertheless, was spectacularly successful. In fact, the last name of its
inventor became the generic name of the product. The first commercial
mascara dates back to 1913, when the chemist T. L. Williams created a mixture
of Vaseline and charcoal powder. In 1936, mascara became a mascara, in
homage to a mustache dye called Mascaro . At this time, masks only existed in
compact paste and were applied with a moistened brush (usually with saliva). In
1937, Helena Rubinstein invented the metal applicator attached to a reservoir.
This first automatic mask revolutionizes the cosmetic industry. It will be in 1964
when the first mascara with a brush on the applicator is launched.
We must differentiate between mascaras and serum: The main function of
mascara is to lengthen, define, thicken, coat and color, in addition to protecting
and even promoting the growth of eyelashes at the time of its application unlike
the Serum is used as a nutrition treatment, strengthening eyelashes thanks to
the properties of the added essential oils and it can be applied every 4 hours,
being easy to apply and colorless, with all this during the treatment promoting
accelerated growth to shine. long and strengthened eyelashes at all times, even
without makeup
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A type of mask or serum must meet requirements such as:
• Be totally harmless.
• Be easy to apply, glide smoothly and leave no lumps.
• It should not dry too quickly or too slowly.
• Eyelashes should be defined, separated, curved and flexible.
• It has to remain all day without releasing dust on the cheeks.
INGREDIENTS
Castor oil.
Synonyms: Castor Oil, Castor Aromatic Oil, Castor Musk, Castor Oil, Emulsoil,
Neoloid, Purge, Castor Oil, Palma Christi Oil, Oleum Ricino, Neoloid, Phorbyol,
Cosmetol, Castor wax.
Chemical Name: Glyceryl - trans - 12 - hydroxystearate.
Chemical Formula: Composed of triglycerides of fatty acids, mainly: Ricinoleic
87%, Oleic 7%, Linoleic 3%, Palmitic 2%, Stearic 1%, Dihydroxystearic in
Traces. (5)
Chemical Structure:
Camellia extract:
The oil is extracted by pressing its seeds. The fruits of the camellia have an
average diameter of 6 cm, with a great variation between species, and within
them there are usually 3-4 seeds with a diameter between 0.5-1 cm.
Precious raw material
Camellia Oil is extracted by cold pressing the seeds of this beautiful and special
flower that illuminates and gives color to Galician gardens in winter.
dry texture
Quick absorption, very moisturizing and regenerating, smoothes the skin and
prevents the formation of wrinkles. Its composition allows it to penetrate to the
deepest layers of the skin.
Properties
Camellia Oil is the center of a unique beauty ritual that keeps skin beautiful over
time.
Camellia oil works to restore and revitalize skin and hair from the inside out.
Keratin:
Keratin is a fibrous protein present in all vertebrates, it occurs in the form of
microfibrils and is composed of amino acids rich in sulfur (Gupta, Kamarudin,
Kee, & Yunus, 2012, p.735).
Fibrous proteins are made up of polypeptide chains oriented side by side in long
filaments. Because these proteins are resistant and insoluble in water, they are
used in nature to form structural materials such as: nails, horns, hooves, beaks,
claws, among others (McMurry, 2012, p.1038). Keratin, like other proteins, is
composed of amino acids, substances whose general formula is shown in figure
1:
Approximately twenty-five different amino acids are known to form proteins, and
of these, eighteen are found in measurable amounts in keratin. Keratin shows
exclusive characteristics as a protein due to the presence of different bonds
which are shown in Figure 2:
Keratin applications
In cosmetology Keratin is part of many cosmetic hair treatments, it protects the
interior of the hair, influences color and shine, which are affected by
mechanical, chemical or environmental factors. These modify the structure of
the hair, making it fragile, brittle and porous. Keratin can prevent hair
deterioration due to continuous exposure to these factors. (Wilkins, Moore, &
Rodriguez, 1990).
Hydrolyzed collagen:
Collagen is a very important protein for our body, which makes up connective
tissue. It mainly provides the elasticity of our skin, the prevention of wrinkles
and sagging. To restore the levels of this substance in the body, there is
hydrolyzed collagen, it is an option in powder or capsule form that provides a
series of benefits.
For the native collagen to become an assimilable protein nutrient, it is
necessary to subject it to a process called hydrolyzation, and after that the
collagen will have an absorption of 90% (it is a processing of the native collagen
by cooking or treatment with acids or alkalis, which achieve a separation of
each of the 3 polypeptide chains of tropocollagen), subsequently an advanced
hydrolysis is carried out.
After the separation of the tropocollagen polypeptide chains, they are
fragmented into smaller segments, using chemicals (chemical hydrolysis) or
proteolytic enzymes.
It is important to know that hydrolyzed collagen manages to maintain 30% of the
proteins present in our body. The collagen we buy is a powder that is mainly
made up of proteins (20 types of amino acids), vitamins (in general, it always
has vitamin C) and minerals. Free of fats and sugars.
Allantoin
Aloe Vera is a plant of great medicinal interest used as such for more than 3000
years. Of around 300 species of Aloe, it has been scientifically proven that four
types have the greatest medicinal properties: Aloe barbadensis Miller, Aloe
perryi Baker, Aloe ferox and Aloe arborescens. However, Aloe barbadensis
Miller is considered the most used in healing medicine and the most popular in
the world, commonly called Aloe vera.
Three types of commercial products can be obtained from the leaves of the
Aloe vera plant:
• A dry exudate, excreted from the aloin cells present in the vascular zone,
commonly called Aloe. It is a natural drug well known for its cathartic effect and
also used as a bittering agent in alcoholic beverages.
• The oil, extracted using organic solvents, is the lipid fraction of the leaves and
is used only in the cosmetological industry as a pigment carrier and sedative
agent (9, 10).
Many properties have been attributed to this plant, for example its disinfectant,
antiviral, antibacterial, laxative, radiation protection, anti-inflammatory and
immunostimulatory action (11). Its activity stands out against skin diseases,
such as dermatitis, psoriasis and against damage from irradiation, it also helps
with eye conditions. On the other hand, it helps in intestinal disorders, such as
constipation, attributing to it antidysenteric, antihemorrhoidal, healing, laxative
and choletheric action (5, 12, 13).
From adult plants (3-5 years), the outermost leaves at the base are collected to
obtain a good quality aloe pulp or aloe pulp to subsequently process it and
manufacture products suitable for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food
industries (Reynolds and Dweck , 1999; Choi and Chung, 2003; He et al., 2005;
Stops hair loss and restores hair fiber. The Niacin contained in Gaba plus is a
great ally, especially for weakened eyelashes that fall out frequently. For
stronger eyelashes. -The Inositol contained in Gaba plus and Biotin will return
the dark tone to the eyelashes in addition to having a great anti-hair loss effect.
For darker, stronger and more resistant eyelashes.
Panthenol:
Panthenol is a colorless, transparent, viscous liquid with a slightly bitter taste. It
is an active ingredient that helps prevent vitamin B5 deficiency and its
application is in both the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Benefits of Panthenol on hair:
Elasticity, shine and moisture.
Improves combability.
Prevents dryness.
Together with biotin, niacin and inositol, it doubles the potency of these other
principles while providing all the benefits derived from panthenol in hair care
and of course, also eyelashes. To obtain more nourished, longer and
rejuvenated eyelashes.
6. CALCULATIONS
8. RESULTS
A good-looking Serum was obtained, homogeneous, with adequate shine and
viscosity, easy to apply, over time it did not present separation, but it is
observed that after being applied it begins to migrate towards the cheeks during
the day if applied with a double layer. As a treatment, it is appropriate to apply it
4 times a day due to its colorless appearance.
Suárez, O.(2017). Obtaining Keratin from Human Hair for the Formulation of a
Cosmetic Product (Titration Work). Central University of Ecuador.
Salazar, M.(2013). Determination of the Method for Obtaining Cosmetic Keratin
from Gallinaceous Feathers (Titration Work). Central University of Ecuador.