Texture Analysis in Patents: Personal Care Applications

Stable Micro Systems Texture Analysers are used frequently in patent applications to substantiate claims and provide measured evidence associated with the developed product.  Here are a few recent examples within the field of Personal Care Products…

A patent has recently been released by Procter and Gamble, entitled ‘Skin Care Composition’.

It covers a personal care composition incorporating a dimethicone fluid for the cosmetic treatment of skin that provides an improved moisturisation signal to a user and exhibits good feel properties.

The researchers used their TA.XT2i Texture Analyser to perform a tack test on a film formed from the composition.

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In Germany, a patent has recently been released by Beiersdorf, entitled ‘Cosmetic Shaving Stick’ outlining a shaving stick that does not have the usual disadvantages of similar products.

For example, shaving sticks often feel hard on the skin, require rubbing for film formation, the product can block up razors and can also be difficult to rinse off the skin.

To measure sample hardness, their TA.XT2i Texture Analyser was used to perform penetration tests. If the penetration force value is within certain limits, it has been shown that the stick composition when rubbed on skin wetted with water is perceived as neither too hard nor too soft. Instead, the mass of the cosmetic stick composition is experienced as particularly creamy and pleasant.

Surprisingly, the cosmetic stick composition in the preferred range of penetration force values can be transferred particularly easily to the skin to be shaved. It has been found that such cosmetic stick compositions exhibit a particularly efficient deposition and swelling on short stubble having a length of up to about 2 mm.

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Hair Combing Rig A/HCR

Meanwhile, a patent has recently been released by Wacker Metroark Chemicals PVT. Ltd., entitled ‘Emulsion Comprising Silicone Fluid Composition for Hair Care Application’.

Consumers have need for quick and easy haircare solutions with long lasting, desirable effects. Along with cleaning and conditioning, the effects of shine and manageability are sought after. This patent aims to provide a styling solution with improved shine, easy manageability and alignment, and conditioning benefits.

They used their TA.XTplus Texture Analyser to measure the friction and combing force of treated hair tresses.


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There is a Texture Analysis test for virtually any physical property. Contact Stable Micro Systems today to learn more about our full range of solutions.

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For more information on how to measure texture, please visit the Texture Analysis Properties section on our website.

The TA.XTplus texture analyser is part of a family of texture analysis instruments and equipment from Stable Micro Systems. An extensive portfolio of specialist attachments is available to measure and analyse the textural properties of a huge range of food products. Our technical experts can also custom design instrument fixtures according to individual specifications.

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Watch the video below to see a summary of the types of testing possibilities that are available for the measurement of cosmetic and skincare products.



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