The document discusses cold cream, an oil-in-water emulsion primarily used for moisturizing skin and removing makeup, with roots tracing back nearly 2000 years. It details its formulation, including beeswax, mineral oil, borax, and preservatives, while highlighting the properties and functions of each ingredient. The document also references various texts on industrial pharmacy related to the production and application of such formulations.

1. By: Ms. Uditi Handa (Asst. Prof.)
M.Pharmacy (Ph.D)
GGSCOP, Yamunanagar
Chapter – Cosmetics
Topic: Creams
Subject: Formulative
Pharmacy
BP-502 T

4. Cold cream is an emulsion of water and certain fats, usually including beeswax and
various scent agents, designed to smooth skin and remove makeup. Cold cream is
an emulsion of water in a larger amount of oil, unlike the oil in water emulsion of
vanishing cream, so-called because it seems to disappear when applied on skin.
The name "cold cream" derives from the cooling feeling that the cream leaves on
the skin. Variations of the product have been used for nearly 2000 years.
Cold cream is mainly used for skin treatment (such as a facial mask or lip balm), due
to its moisturizing properties. It can also be used to remove makeup.
Beeswax + mineral oil (melt at 70⸰ C) Borax + DW
(A container) (B container)
(Drop wise added)
Mixed well with continuous stirring
Add the perfume to above mixture at 40⸰ C
Cold cream is prepare

5. Ingredients Functions
Beeswax Act as Stiffing agent, viscosity, good source of
vit. A, healing power to cure wounds, antioxidant.
Liquid paraffin Mineral oil, act as barrier to lock the skin moisture.
borax Emulsifying agent, maintain pH, prevent bacterial
growth.
Methyl paraffin Preservatives
Perfume For fragrance (rose water).

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