NIBHA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

1. COSMETIC
PRODUCTS FOR
SKIN
B.PHARM
REPRESENTED
BY
AMRITA RANI

2. COSMETICS DEFINITION
 The term cosmetics have been derived from the term “
COSMETIKOS” which means the skill to decorate.
 Thus it the art of looking beautiful.
 Cosmetics are constituted mixtures of chemical compounds
derived from either natural sources, or synthetically created
ones .Cosmetics have various purposes . Those designed for
personal care and skin care can be used to cleanse or protect
the body or skin.

3. ACCORDING TO D AND C ACT
 It means any articles to be Rubbed , Poured , Sprinkled or
Sprayed on or Introduced into otherwise applied to any part of
the human body for cleansing , beautifying , promoting .
 Attractiveness or altering appearance and include any article
intented for use as a component of cosmetic. Soap is not
covered under the cosmetic product.

4. CLASSIFICATION OF
COSMETIC
1. CREAMS
2. LOTIONS
3. POWDERS
4. COLORENTS

5. 1.CREAMS
DEFINITION:-
 A semisolid dosage form containing one or more drug
substances dissolved or dispersed in a suitable base use as
emollient.
 These are the semisolid preparation which is either W/O or
O/W type emulsion.
 A cream is a preparation usually for application to the skin.
 Creams for application to mucous membranes such as those
of the rectum or vagina are also used.

6. TYPES OF CREAMS
A. Cleansing cream
B. Cold cream
C. Night cream
D. Moisturizing cream
E. Foundation cream
F. Vanishing cream
G. All purpose cream
H. Massage cream
I. Hand and body cream

7. A. CLEANSING CREAM
 Cleansing cream is required for removal of facial make up,
surface grime , oil , water soluble oil efficienty mainly form
face and throat.
• Ideal properties of cleansing cream:-
 Be able to effectively remove oil soluble and water oil ,surface
oil from skin.
 Should be stable and have good appearance.
 Should melt or soften on application to the skin.
 Should spread easily without too much of drug.
 Its physical action on skin and pore openings should be that of

8. B. COLD CREAM
 Cooling effect is produced due to slow evaporation of the water
contained in the formulation.
 These are W/O type.
 Use for moisturize cream
 Use to treat dry skin
FORMULATION
• Bees wax 2g
• Borax 2g
• Almond oil 50ml
• Rose water 35.5ml
• Lanolin 0.5g
• Preservatives and perfume q.s.

9. NIGHT AND MASSAGE CREAM
• These are generally applied on the skin and left for several
hours say overnight and assist in the repair of skin.
• Which has been damaged by exposure to various elements or
exposure to detergent solution or soap.
• The mostly have a moisturizing and a nourishing effect of
affected skin.
• These also contain vitamins and hormones basing on the
application.
• This cream give better look to the skin and prevent dryness.
• FORMULATION
• Mineral oil - 38gm
• Petroleum jelly - 8gm

10. • Lanolin - 2gm
• Borax -1gm
• Water -35gm
• Perfume and preservative q.s.

11. FOUNDATION CREAM
• Applied to skin to provide a smooth emollient base or
foundation for the application of face powder and other make
up preparation.
• They help the powder to adhere to skin.
• It is use to hold make up long time on the skin.
• Provide base for make up.
• They are almost O/W type.
TYPES:-
1. Pigmented
2. Unpigmented

12. FOUNDATION CREAM
FORMULATION
• Stearic acid - 10gm
• KoH - 0.40gm
• Lanolin - 2gm
• Propylene glycol - 8gm
• Cetyl alcohol - 0.50gm
• Water - 79.10gm
• Perfume and preservative – q.s

13. HAND AND BODY CREAM
• The repeated or constant contact with soap and detergent
damages and removes film of sebum thus this cream is used
to impart following functions to the skin.
• The function of these creams are
• Replace/reduce water loss.
• Provide oily film to protect the skin.
• Keep the skin soft, smooth but not greasy.

14. HAND AND BODY CREAM
TYPES
a) Liquid creams :- consistency is of liquid nature.
b) Solid creams:- consistency is higher.
c) Nonaqueous type:- not containing any aqueous medium.

15. FORMULATION
FORMULATION
-1
• Isopropyl myristate -
4gm
• Mineral oil -
2gm
• Stearic acid -
3gm
• Emulsifying wax -
.275gm
FORMULATION
-2
• Glycerin - 3.0gm
• Triethanolamine - 1gm
• Water -
84.225gm
• Perfume And
Preservative Q.S

16. ALL PURPOSE CREAMS
• All purpose means is suitable for hands, face , body.
• They are W/O types.
• Also called multipurpose cream.
• Medicine , prevents and cures skin infections, inflammation ,
blemishes ,wounds and other skin disorders.
• It soothes boils ,pimples, acne and burns .
• It nourishes the skin , improves tonal value and makes it fair
and beautiful.

17. ALL PURPOSE CREAMS FORMULATION
OIL PHASE
• MINERAL OIL - 18%
• LANOLINE - 2%
• PETROLEUM JELLY – 2%
• OZOKERITE - 2%
• PARAFFIN WAX - 3%
WATER PHASE
• WATER - 61.3%
• GLYCEROL - 5%
• MAGNESIUM SULPHATE -
0.2%
• PERFUME PRESERVATIVE –
Q.S.

18. CREAM EVALUATION
• Consistency ( viscosity )
• Spredebility , washability
• Skin irritation
• Net content in the container
• Test for microbial growth
• Rancidity
• Color and physical appearance test

19. STORAGE CONDITION
• Stored in a well closed
container at a temperature
not exceeds 25*C

20. MARKETED FORMULATION OF
CREAM
• Lakme
• Johnson and johnson
• Vicco
• Nivea
• Lush
• Ayur
• Patanjali
• Himalaya
• Ponds

21. LOTION
• Lotion , Moisturizers or emollients are complex mixture of
chemical agent specially designed to make the external layer
of the skin softer and more liable.
• They increase the skin’s hydration ( water content) by
reducing evaporation.
• They are part of the composition of commercial skin
moisturizers.
TYPES OF LOTION:-
1. Cleansing lotion
2. Sunscreen lotion

22. CLEANSING LOTION
• Cleansing lotions are skin cleaning products that are
formulated to remove impurities , makeup and pollution from
skin , thereby allowing it to breathe.
• The cleansing lotions have proved to be effective in preventing
the skin form these disorders and especially recommended for
teenagers with acne and oily skin.

23. FORMULATION
• Mineral oil 38%
• Bees wax 2%
• Triethanolamine stearate 8%
• Water 100%
• Preservatives and perfume q.s.

24. SUNSCREEN LOTION
• These lotions have property of the skin from sun burning.
IDEAL PROPERTIES:-
• Absorb light over the range of 200-400nm.
• Be stable to heat , light and perspiration.
• Be nontoxic and nonirritant.
• Not be rapidly absorbed.
• Be neutral.
• Be readily soluble in suitable vehicles.

25. FORMULATION
• Glyceryl para-amino benzoate 3%
• Glycerin 5%
• Alcohol 10%
• Methyl cellulose 0.5%
• Water q.s.

26. EVALUATION PARAMETER
• SPREADABILLITY - Easily spreadable on the skin.
• ABSORBENCY – Easy to absorbs by the skin.
• CONSISTENCY – light to moderate for use for application.
• THICKNESS – required propre thickness to handle.
• RUB-OUT –spread of it over and into skin with fingertips.

27. POWDERS
• Face powder is a cosmetic product applied to the face to
serve different function, typically to beautify the face.
• Face powder has had different social uses across cultures and
in modern time .
IDEAL PROPERTIES:-
. Must have good covering power so hide skin blemishes.
• Should adhere perfectly to the skin and not blow off easily.
• Must have absorbent property.
• Must have sufficient slip to enable the powder to spread on
the skin by the puff.
• The finish given to the skin must be preferably of a matter or
peach like character.

29. TYPES OF FACE POWDER
• Loose face powder
• Compact face powder
• Talcum powder
• Baby powder
LOOSE FACE POWDER
• The essential feature of a good face powder includes covering
powder , slip, adhesiveness , absorbency ,bloom , colouring ,
perfuming.
TYPES:-
• LIGHT TYPE
• MEDIUM TYPE
• HEAVY TYPE

30. LIGHT POWDER
FORMULATION
• Talc 63g
• Kaolin 20g
• Calcium carbonate 5g
• Zinc oxide 5g
• Zinc stearate 5g
• Magnesium carbonate 1g
• Colour 0.5ml
• Perfume 0.5g

31. MEDIUM POWDER
FORMULATION
• Talc 39.7g
• Kaolin 39.5g
• Calcium carbonate 5g
• Zinc oxide 7g
• Zinc stearate 7g
• Magnesium carbonate 1g
• Colour 0.2ml
• Perfume 0.6g

32. HEAVY POWDER
FORMULATION
• Talc 20g
• Kaolin 20g
• Calcium carbonate 39g
• Zinc oxide 15g
• Magnesium stearate 5g
• Colour 0.5ml
• Perfume 0.5g

33. COMPACT FACE POWDER
• It is a dry powder which has been compressed into a cake.
• The pressure for compaction is very important.
• The powder must come off easily when rubbed with puff.
• Also known as pressed powder , is semi-solid state of powder.
• Key ingredients being silicones and waxes , compact powder
adds a light texture to your skin –tone.
• Generally it is applied on top of the foundation to give a hold
to the foundation layer.

34. TYPES OF BINDER
DRY BINDER :-
• Zinc stearate , magnesium stearate.
OIL BINDER (WATER REPELLENT):-
• Mineral oil, isopropyl myristate lanolin derivative.
WATER SOLUBLE BINDER:-
• Polyvinyl pyrollidone ,CMC ,cellulose , acacia , tragacanth.
EMULSION BINDER:-
• Triethanolamine stearate , glycerol monostearate.

35. TALCUM POWDER
• It is used as an adsorbent for making the skin from the excess
moisture.
• Light magnesium carbonate added to mix perfume.
FORMULATION
• Zink oxide 50%
• Zink stearate 50%
• Chlorhexidine diacetate 3%
• Light magnesium carbonate q.s
• Talc 79.9%

36. BODY POWDER
• It consists of mainly talc with small portion of a metallic
stearate , precipitated chalk and magnesium carbonate.
• Talcum or body powders containing antiseptic substances are
also used for prickly heat and fungus injection.
• Boric acid act as antiseptic.
FORMULATION
• Talc 75g
• Colloidal kaolin 10g
• Colloidal silica 5g
• Magnesium carbonate 5g
• Aluminium stearate 4g
• Boric acid 0.3g
• Perfume 0.7g

37. SKIN COLORANTS
• LIPSTICKS
• ROUGES
LIPSTICKS
• These are basically dispersions of coloring matter in a base
conisting of a suitable blent of oils ,fats and waxes suitable
perfumed and flavored molded in the form of a stick.
• IDEAL CHARECTERS
• Should cover the lips adequately with some gloss and last for
long time.
• It should make the lips soft.

38. • The film must adhere firmly to the lips without being brittle
and tachy.
• Should have high retention of colour intensity without change
in shade.
• Should be completely free from grittiness and free from
drying.
• Nonirritating to the lips.
• Desirable degree of plasticity and have a pleasant odour and
favour.
TYPES OF LIPSTICKS
• Transparent lipstick
• Liquid lipstick
• Lip rouge

40. FORMULATION OF LIPSTICK
• Castor oil 54g
• Lanolin (anhydrous) 11g
• Candeilla wax 9g
• Isopropyl myristate 8g
• White beeswax 5g
• Carnauba 3g
• Ozokerite wax 3g
• Eosin 2g
• Lakes 5g
• Antioxidant and preservatives q.s

41. SKIN ROUGE
• These are the cosmetic preparation used to apply a colour to
the cheeks.
• The colour may vary from the palest of pinks to the deep blue
reds.
• The tint or colour may such as iron oxides and certain organic
pigments or by using water soluble organic colours which
actually stain the skin.

42. TYPES OF ROUGES
• Powder rouges
• Wax based rouges (stick rouge)
• Emulsion cream rouges
• Liquid rouges

43. POWDER ROUGES
FORMULATION
• Talc 40%
• Zinc oxide 10%
• Magnesium carbonate 20%
• Pigment 14%
• Lanolin 30%
• Perfume 2%

44. STICK ROUGE
FORMULATION:-
• Carnauba wax 3%
• Candelilla 6%
• Ozokerite 1.5%
• Bees wax 10%
• Hexadecyl stearate 10%
• Isopropyl myristate 8%
• Castor oil 65%
• BHA 0.02%
• Colour 5%

45. EMULSION CREAM ROUGE
FORMULATION
• Stearic acid 15%
• Potassium hydroxide 0.5%
• Sodium hydroxide 0.18%
• Glycerin 8%
• Water 76%
• Pigment , perfume and preservative q.s

46. LIQUID ROUGE
FORMULATION
• Iso stearic acid 0.02%
• Mineral oil 30%
• Isopropyl myristate 5%
• Colloidal silica 1%
• Colour 3%