Cosmetics nail-care products

Minor amounts of acetone, ethyl and butyl acetates are found in certain nail care products. Considering the overall demand for solvents and propellants in the cosmetics and toiletries market, the demand for these products is small (less than 2% of overall solvent/propellant demand). 

Remz HM. Polymers and thickeners in nail-care products. Cosmet Toilet 1988 103 70-82. 

Over the years the cosmetic iadustry has created a wide variety of products for nail care. Some of these, such as cuticle removers and nail hardeners, are functional others, such as nail lacquers, lacquer removers, and nail elongators, are decorative. 

Cosmetic applications require specific effect pigments that are approved for use according to cosmetic regulations. The applications of these pigments include color cosmetics (lipsticks, eyeshadows, blushers, eye pencils, make-up, mascaras, nail lacquers), personal care products (shampoos, body washes, lotions, creams, oral care products, hair gels), and special effect items (theatrical and costume make-up, temporary hair color sprays) [5.164]. 

The use of bismuth as a beauty care product dates back to antiquity and is still used in common cosmetic products. Bismuth oxychloride is used to impart a pearlescent effect to lipstick, nail varnish, eye shadow, and makeup powder. The resulting brilliance and luster surpasses that of a natural product, guanine, which is extracted from fish scales and is more costly. 

Dlmethylethyl)phenyl)-3-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-1,3-propanedione EINECS 274-581-6 Parsol A Parsol 1789 Photoplex 1,3-Propanedione, 1-(4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl)-3- 4-methoxyphenyl)-. UV-A absorber for production photostability used in sunscreens. An ultraviolet-A absorbing agent, used in cosmetics, lipsticks and lip balms, moisturizers, nail polishes, shampoos and other hair care products and sunscreens. Crystals mpD83°. Bernel Givaudan. 

Uses sun-screening agent in cosmetics, moisturizers, shampoos, hair-care products, nail polish, lipstick, lip balms, oral vitamin supplements manufacture of various esters (local anesthetics), folic acid and azo dyes in sunburn preventatives used in laboratories as sulfonamide antagonist antirickettsial Cross para groups of compounds. PA PABA A... 

Uses sunscreen agent used to protect against sunburn (UV radiation) used to prevent skin cancer, premature aging of the skin and various forms of photosensitivity diseases color preserver in paints, cosmetics, varnishes, hair dyes and soaps common UV adsorber in dental composite materials and other plastic materials, topical sunscreens, moisturizers, shampoos, hair-care products, lipsticks, lip balms, nail polish, etc. 

The 13 chapters in Multifunctional Cosmetics cover multifunctional products for hair, nail, oral, and skin care, as well as products with enhanced sunscreen and antimicrobial properties Several chapters deal with the development of claim support data, the role of packaging, and consumer research on the perception of multifunctional cosmetic products. The authors keep in mind that... 

Some general skin-care products are indicated within the cosmetic classification specified in Annex 1 of the EU Cosmetics Directive (European Commission, Council Directive 76/768/EEC). The following list shows the EU classification of skin-care cosmetic products (excluding cosmetics for other parts of the body—such as hair or nails— perfumes, personal hygiene and decorative products) ... 

The crystal quality can be varied by careful adjustment of bismuth concentration, temperature, pH, pressure, reactor geometry, and by addition of surfactants. The usually tetragonal bipyramidal structure can be flattened to platelets with a high aspect ratio. Products with an aspect ratio of 10-15 show low luster and a very good skin feel and are used as fillers in cosmetics. Crystals with higher aspect ratios show an exceptional luster and are mainly used for nail polish [5.122, 5.123, 5.128, 5.130]. 

Formaldehyde is found in small amounts in many consumer products including antiseptics, medicines, dish-washing liquids, fabric softeners, shoe-care agents, carpet cleaners, glues, adhesives, and lacquers. If you or a member of your family uses these products, providing fresh outdoor air when you use them, this will reduce your exposure to formaldehyde. Some cosmetics, such as nail hardeners, have very high levels of formaldehyde. If you do not use these products in a small room, or if you have plenty of ventilation when you use them, you will reduce your exposure to formaldehyde. If your children are not in the room when you use these products, you will also reduce their exposure to formaldehyde. 

In the home, fonnaldehyde sources include household chemicals, pressed wood products (especially when new) (EPA 1996), combustion sources (NRC 1986), and some new fabrics (Schorr et al. 1974) and garments. A number of common household products may release formaldehyde to indoor air, including antiseptics, medicines, dish-washing liquids, fabric softeners, shoe-care agents, carpet cleaners, glues, adhesives, and lacquers (Kelly et al. 1996). If children use or play with some of these products, or are present when they are used, additional exposure to formaldehyde may occur. Many cosmetic products contain formaldehyde and some, such as nail polish and nail hardeners, contain high levels (Kelly et al. 1996). If children place these products in their mouth or on their skin, or sniff them, they will be exposed to elevated levels of formaldehyde. 

There is little commonality in the scientific methods, processes, and formulations required for the wide variety of cosmetics and toiletries in the market. Products range from preparations for hair, oral, and skin care to lipsticks, nail polishes and extenders, deodorants, body powders and aerosols, to quasi-pharmaceutical over-the-counter products such as antiperspirants, dandruff shampoos, antimicrobial soaps, and acne and sun screen products. 

Uses Cosurfactant, solvent for active ingreds. in cosmetic anhyd. microemulsions solubilizer, efficacy booster for cosmetics including self tanning products, antiper-spirants, antimicrobial soaps, nail polish removers, hair care, skin care, sun care, toiletries... 

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