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How to measure and analyse the texture of food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and adhesives.

Thursday 11 April 2019

How to measure performance and textural properties of personal care products

Applying creamCREAMS, EMOLLIENTS & SHAMPOOS

Rheological properties of semisolids are highly important physical parameters in both technical (manufacturing, filling, storage) and aesthetic terms.

The evaluation of semisolid emulsion structure and consistency is therefore essential in order to determine, adjust, and possibly predict the corresponding product performance. The emulsifier concentration in the formulation of the cream and the manufacturing temperature are just two variables that can effect the flow and viscoelastic properties as well as the resistance to deformation.

Tuesday 9 April 2019

How to measure performance and textural properties of personal care products

Test of hair wax WAX/PETROLATUM

Waxes are an important component of many personal care products such as skin care, baby products, suntan and sunscreen and lubricating agents. 


The measurement of hardness (or firmness) of these waxes has long been an important assessment to ascertain their contribution to final product texture. The hardness of waxes (which is affected by their melting point) may have a significant effect upon other physical properties and a measurement of hardness is used to determine whether a wax is suitable for use in products to provide rigidity, good moulding properties, or is capable of producing soft emollient films with good lustre.