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07 / 12 2021

Rheology as a tool for the growth of company know-how

Rheology is a very important tool for the cosmetic industry and finds application in the various stages of design and production of the finished product. It can significantly improve the knowledge of ingredients and formulations to manage the delicate phase of industrialization in the best possible way and without surprises and can be applied to […]
04 / 05 2021

Rheology as a tool for the growth of company know-how

Rheology is a very important tool for the cosmetic industry and finds application in the various stages of design and production of the finished product.It can significantly improve the knowledge of ingredients and formulations to better manage the delicate phase of industrialization without surprises and can be applied to highlight any critical issues in the […]
30 / 04 2021

Can we predict the sensoriality of a lipstick?

Lipstick is a product with a timeless appeal. If it is true that the preference for a certain color or for the make-up effect (mat, shiny, gloss, etc.) varies from person to person and according to the trends of the moment, it is also true that the desire for an easy application and homogeneous coverage […]
30 / 04 2021

What is stringiness and how is it measured?

In the food sector, stringiness is defined as the extension of the filament that some foods form when they are cut or taken from the container. Typical examples are stringy cheese, pizza slice, honey and some sauces. But what does stringiness mean in cosmetic? In the cosmetic sector, stringiness (also called tailing or legging) can […]
30 / 03 2021

How is the texture of a cosmetic measured?

When we try a cream for the first time, we usually evaluate, in addition to the scent and the visual aspect, some tactile properties, such as softness, consistency and smoothness. The texture of a cosmetic is indeed a crucial factor, able to influence the purchase choice and consumer loyalty, as much as the perfume. But […]
30 / 03 2021

Microscopy and physical stability of cosmetic emulsions

Due to their complexity, emulsions are thermodynamically unstable systems and, over time, can incur phenomena of physical instability, such as the coalescence of the internal phase, sedimentation, or phase separation. As any formulator knows, a cosmetic, in addition to being safe and effective, must also be stable. In the case of emulsions, a methodology that […]
30 / 03 2021

How to quickly evaluate the long-term stability of the cosmetic product?

To reach the point of sale, the cosmetic product can travel for miles, even by air or by ship, undergoing prolonged mechanical and thermal stress. Additionally, how many times in the summer do you leave your sunscreen in the sun or forget a cosmetic product in the car? The high temperatures that are reached could […]
30 / 03 2021

The safety of makeup products

In the latest issue of MakeUp Technology we talk about the safety of makeup products, focusing on the importance of heavy metal analysis. These substances, prohibited by law in cosmetics, are only allowed in traces, as residues deriving from production processes or as impurities of some ingredients. In the formulation of makeup products, it is […]
30 / 03 2021

ECO PIPING BAGS among the winners of the BEST PACKAGING 2020

We are proud to announce that ECO PIPING BAGS, developed by UNIFARCO in collaboration with UNIRED, won the BEST PACKAGING QUALITY DESIGN 2020 award, with the following motivation: “The prototype introduces a new vision and a new concept for cosmetic packaging. The technological transfer of the shape, reminiscent of a pastry sac à poche, affirms […]
30 / 03 2021

SARS-CoV-2 and surfaces

A group of researchers from Kyoto Medical University investigated the survival of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A virus (IAV) on various surfaces, including the skin. Two interesting aspects emerged from the research: The first aspect concerns the survival time of both viruses on different surfaces: both SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A virus has been shown to inactivate […]
30 / 03 2021

Eco-design: how to evaluate the possibility of replacing synthetic polymers in the cosmetic product?

Green cosmetics is experiencing a period of strong growth in terms of turnover and volumes, in line with the increasing interest of public opinion in environmental sustainability. For this reason, the market offer of naturally derived ingredients has increased, such as polysaccharides, which, thanks to their ability to swell in water and form a three-dimensional […]
30 / 03 2021

Laundry detergents and dermatological safety: an analytical approach

As for the world of personal care, dermatological safety is a claim that is increasingly claimed for laundry detergents not only from the pharmacy channel but also by large retailers. The dermatological safety for a laundry detergent depends on various factors, such as the concentration of heavy metals, the presence of allergens deriving from the […]
30 / 03 2021

Why is it useful to evaluate the particle size of cosmetic detergents and nanosystems?

Transparent cosmetic systems are of great interest not only for the detergent market (micellar systems) but also for skin care treatments (micro and nano-emulsions). Their characterization is very important to evaluate some properties relevant for use. In fact, during the research and development phases of a cosmetic product, the formulator must ensure quality standards and […]
30 / 03 2021

Is it possible to go beyond the classic methods of evaluating skin efficacy?

With a market increasingly saturated with cosmetic products, the evaluation of skin efficacy is an even more important tool for marketing in order to understand the potential of a product, make the right positioning and support its claims. But how to understand, in the development of a product, if the improvements recorded by the instruments […]
30 / 03 2021

Formulation design for stable and effective products

Many cosmetic active ingredients may present difficulties in inserting into the formulation, undergo phenomena of instability or interact with other components of the formula causing problems of instability over time. Furthermore, if not conveyed adequately, they can present reduced effectiveness after application. How can these problems be avoided? It is important to study both the […]
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