There are thousands of species of cosmetics, but only ten molds in which they are issued. What kind of shape as they are made and for what use?

The basic form of cosmetics:

• Solutions
• Creams / emulsion
• Lotions
• Ointments / paste
• Suspensions
• Pills
• Powder (powder)
• Gels
• Sticks
• Aerosols

Solutions

This is the simplest form of cosmetics. Solutions - it is products such as shampoos, dishwashing, colognes and so on. This homogeneous mixture of soluble ingredients in the fluid (usually water).

Creams / emulsion

In most of cosmetics ingredients are used which are immiscible with each other, so use a form of a cream or emulsion. This connection of immiscible liquids. The form used for the emulsion creams, decorative cosmetics Cosmetics - whether to use it on all cylinders , Hair conditioners and the like. To create an emulsion of the two substances is heated together with a special substance - an emulsifier, and then cooled with stirring. The result is a cream, where drops are one substance in another substance.

Lotions

Creams are not always easy to apply - they may be too thick or greasy. In such cases, use lotions. Lotion is similar to the cream, but it is much less dense. In the form of a lotion producing moisturizers for the face and body, leave-in conditioner for hair Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development , Cleanser. They are made in the same manner as other emulsions.

Suspensions

Slurry - just one way to connect the immiscible components. Unlike creams is usually crystalline substance, in which the individual particles are seen, for example, gelatin beads or minerals in suspension. The form used for the suspension of funds from the sun, liquid soap and shampoo. For the formation of individual particles are polymers or clay.

Ointments / paste

It is a very thick mixture. In the form of ointments or pastes do hair styling Styling: compromise with nature   and medicines for the skin. Usually they do not contain water, and the sticky feel and greasy. Common components ointments - petroleum jelly, lanolin, and dimethicone. To make the ointment, the starting materials are heated and mixed.

Tablets and capsules

This form is used to create decorative cosmetics. To obtain a tablet, the solid components are blended and compressed.

Powder (powder)

Powder - a common form of decorative cosmetics, also in the form of powder produced powder. Powder obtained by mixing solids porphyrized. Typical ingredients powder - talc, silicates and starch.

Gels

Another common form of cosmetic products. This viscous means able to maintain the shape and having elasticity. If force is applied to the gel, it becomes more liquid. In the gel form means for releasing the hair, shower gels, shaving, toothpaste. To create gels using special-gelling agent.

Sticks (pencils)

Sometimes it is convenient to make in the form of a cosmetic stick (stick) to be applied to the skin by friction. This may be, for example, lipstick or deodorant. When creating a stick solid ingredients are melted and poured into a container in the form which it solidifies and.

Aerosols

Aerosol - a suspension of particles in a gas (usually air). The aerosol container under pressure are strictly cosmetic and ejecting gas (propellant), by pressing the material ejected from the valve balloon. It may be virtually any cosmetic. However, aerosols are considered unsafe for the external environment, they are now rarely used for cosmetic purposes.

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