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In the age of misinformation, there is a myriad of articles, blogs and social media posts claiming that cosmetic ingredient ‘X’ is terrible but ‘Y’ is perfect. Cosmetic scientists around the globe baulk at these claims as very rarely is anything so black and white, particularly when it comes to skin care.
In fact, an individual’s skin care needs constantly change depending on diet, hormones and even the time of year.1 What skin actually requires is a balance of a variety of ingredients to target those needs – there is no universal serum that will give everyone perfect skin.
Cosmetic formulations themselves are mixtures of different materials carefully balanced to provide the best stability, aesthetics and texture possible. Arguably the most important category of ingredients for personal care is emulsifiers. However, when formulating a cosmetics product there is a lot more to consider than just the ingredients.
Sustainability and environmental impact are at the top of nearly everyone’s agenda, with many claims being made about eco-friendly practices, but in reality, the issues we face are enormously complex. As with skin care, there is no single method of reducing environmental impact and, in many cases, choosing to focus on one area of sustainability can have consequences elsewhere
This article discusses the conflicts, compromises and trade-offs that formulators encounter every day, whether related to ingredient performance, naturality, sustainability or consumer perception. |
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Formulating : The ultimate balancing act in GLOBAL PERSONAL CARE, Vol. 22, N° 10 (11/2021)
