Skin Care Products Analysis

Although used in small quantities, many everyday skin care products such as soaps, moisturizers and cleansers contain formaldehyde. This chemical can be harmful and irritating to the skin. Studies show that even short-term use on normal skin causes contact dermatitis.

Many cosmetic products contain harmful ingredients that can damage the skin, trigger allergic reactions, and cause other health problems. Using too many skin care products can damage the skin's moisture barrier. The more things come into contact with the skin, the more likely it is to upset the skin's pH balance, leading to moisture loss and irritation.

Moisturizers, shampoos and deodorants, although not prohibited, may contain toxic substances that are undesirable on the skin or hair. Skincare ingredients to avoid include parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, fragrances and perfumes, mineral oil, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), aluminum and coal tar dyes.

For example, parabens are used in many care products to prevent mold and bacterial growth and extend their shelf life. Phthalates are used as gelling agents in some shampoos and care products to help them adhere to the skin. Formaldehyde is used to help keep them fresh by inhibiting microbiological growth. Fragrances and perfumes may contain a combination of allergens, carcinogens or irritants. Mineral oil is an occlusive emollient, forming a barrier on the skin's surface, trapping moisture and helping the skin stay hydrated.

Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is used in moisturizing and antiperspirant products, but it is a synthetic preservative that affects hormones, causes allergic reactions and impairs testosterone levels.

The main skin care product tests performed within the scope of relevant legal regulations and international standards are: stability test (stability test), challenge test (preservative effectiveness test) and microbiological quality test. Stability testing is done to demonstrate the stability of the product under various conditions until the end of its shelf life. During this test, the physical properties of the product, its chemical properties such as pH value, viscosity and color, and the compatibility of the packaging are evaluated.

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