Cosmetic creams and lotions are used for a variety of purposes, including cleansing and moisturizing the skin. The ingredients will therefore vary depending on the intended application, however, the basic manufacturing process is largely the same.
Manufacturing process
Products can be in the form of oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions, consisting of emollients and lubricants dispersed in an oil phase and having a water phase containing emulsifiers and thickeners, fragrances, colors, and preservatives. The active ingredients are dispersed at each stage, depending on the raw materials and the desired properties of the final product. A typical manufacturing process would be as follows:
- Powder ingredients, such as cetyl alcohol and stearic acid, which are sometimes pre-dried, are dispersed in the oil phase. Heating may be required to melt some ingredients.
- The active ingredients are dispersed in the appropriate phase.
- The water phase, containing emulsifiers and stabilizers such as wigam or carbopol, is prepared separately.
- Both phases are mixed to form an emulsion. This is done at a temperature between 45°C and 85°C depending on the formulation and viscosity.
- The mixing process continues until the final product is homogeneous.
Production challenges
Using regular mixers you will have a number of problems:
- Some ingredients can form pellets that conventional mixers are unable to break down.
- Scattering of thickening materials and suspension is one of the hardest things in the hemorrhage process. The bubbles are easily formed and some of the materials needed to create the desired properties require high speed cut.
- When adding powdered ingredients to the mixer tank, materials that are not properly dissolved can stick to the tank wall and parts of the mixer.
- Even if oil and water phases are heated, mixers cannot easily form stable emulsions.
- Often required to achieve a homogeneous product, long period of time and extra equipment.
Solution provided by ArkanFelez Company
The additional steps of production can be eliminated, improved product quality, and the process time can be dramatically reduced by using a vacuum -borne mixer under the vacuum.
- Continuous product quality and recurrence
- Bubble -free mix
- Sustainable emulsion
- Quick mix time
- Maximizing the yield of raw materials used as thickening materials and other materials are completely scattered.