Cosmetic powders

Zinc carbonate and zinc oxide are constituents of calamine lotion. Zinc oxide, an antiseptic, is present in zinc ointment and in cosmetic powders. 

Powder Blending. Cosmetic powders serve two primary functions. One group, commonly called body powders or talcs, is appHed to the skin to provide lubricity and to absorb excessive moisture. The second group, commonly referred to as face powders, exists in both loose and compressed forms and is used to impart some color to the skin and to dull excessive oiliness. 

Antimony (Sb, [Kr]4Jl05 25/L), name and symbol from the Latin corruption of Arabic al-ithmld, which is derived from Latin stibium, coming from Greek (tti3i (a cosmetic powder, Sb2S3). Known since ancient times. 

Titanium dioxide pigments are also used as UV absorbers in sunscreen products, soaps, cosmetic powders, creams, toothpaste, cigar wrappers, and in the cosmetics industry. Their most important properties are their lack of toxicity, compatibility with skin and mucous membranes, and good dispersibility in organic and inorganic solutions and binders. 

Powders containing bismuth compounds have long been used for decorative purposes to generate a shiny luster or lustrous colors (e.g., facial cosmetic powder in ancient Egypt, imitation pearls made by coating glass and ceramic beads). Bismuth oxychloride [7787-59-9], BiOCl, Mr 260.4, was the first synthetic nontoxic nacreous pigment. It is produced by hydrolysis of acidic bismuth solutions in the presence of chloride ions. Precipitation conditions may be varied (concentration, temperature,... 

The benefits of petrolatum has been claimed as an ingredient in skin care products designed to reduce wrinkles,42,43 in products for emolliency, protection, moisturization, and skin conditioning,44-52 and as a base for dispersing other skin care ingredients.53,54 Interestingly, it also has been incorporated into cosmetic powders, such as talcum powders, where it acts to condition/moisturize the skin.55... 

Uses Surface treatment agent for pigments in cosmetics powders, emulsions Trade Name Synonyms Kobo Code PF [Kobo Prods, http //www.koboproducts.com]... 

Ferric chromium hydroxide adsorbent, cosmetic powders Polymethyl methacrylate adsorbent, Cr(VI) removal Ferric chromium hydroxide adsorbent, dye removal from wastewater Silica... 

N,N-Dimethyl-N-tallow-N-(3-sulfopropyl)-ammonium betaine N,N-Distearyl-N-methyl-N-(3-sulfopropyl)-ammonium betaine surfactant, phytopharmaceuticals PEG-17 castor oil PEG-32 castor oil surfactant, pigment dispersions Disodium decyl diphenyl ether disulfonate PEG-2 cocomonium nitrate surfactant, pigments cosmetic powders C9-15 fluoroalcohol phosphate surfactant, pigments cosmetics Octyltriethoxysilane surfactant, plastic lubricants PEG-32 castor oil PEG-75 castor oil PEG-160 castor oil... 

Long-chain diesters of the type CH3(CH2) 0)2P(0)0H with n = 14-22 are soft to the skin and can be used as coatings on cosmetic powders to improve water repellancy. Such esters are less irritating to skin and eyes than the corresponding sulphates or sulphonates [39]. 

Essential oils have been known to mankind for hundreds of years, even millenniums. Long before the fragrances themselves were used, the important action of the oils as remedies was recognized. Without the medical care as we enjoy in our time, self-healing was the only option to combat parasites or the suffering of the human body. Later on essential oils were used in the preparation of early cosmetics, powders, and soaps. As the industrial production of synthetic chemicals started and increased during the nineteenth century, the production of essential oils also increased owing to their importance to our way of life. 

Nagashima, K. Morita, M. Kubo, M. (Daikin Industries, Ltd., Japan). Cosmetic Powders Treated With Reactive Fluoro(meth)acrylate Copolymer, and Their Manufaeture. Jpn. Kokai Tokkyo Koho, JP 2000290137, A 20001017, 2000. 

Oetzekin and Eim(2005) Benzethonium chloride cetylp5Tidinium chloride Cosmetic powder CE... 

Schroeder, K. Manderla, S. Cosmetic powder product comprising cosmetic dye. Ger. Offen, DE 102011001256,2012. 

Uses Surface treatment agent for pigments providing water repellency in cosmetic powders, emulsions Features Max, water repellency Kobo Code ITT [Kobo Prods,]... 

Ivailan 3310 Orange Wax, Deodorized coemuisifier, cosmetic emulsions Emalex EG-2854-IS Emalex E6-2854-OL Emalex EG-2854-ST Varonic K-202 Varonic K-210 Varonic K-215 Varonic Q-202 Varonic S-202 Varonic T-202 Varonic T-210 Varonic T-215 coemuisifier, cosmetic powders Orange Wax, Deodorized coemuisifier, cosmetic S/E waxes Llpowax AO... 

Alkamuls 600-DO Pegosperse 400 MC dispersant, cosmetic powders Koster Keunen Orange Wax dispersant, cosmetic skin care... 

Magnesium stearate [557-04-0] and behenate [43168-33-8] are produced after method 1, from - stearic or - behenic acid. They find use as lubricants and mold releases in the plastic industry, as lubricants for tablet pressing of pharmaceuticals, in - cosmetics, powders and ointments, in - wax formulations and as anticaking and waterproofing agents for hygroscopic substances. 

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