http://chemistscorner.com/hlb-the-easiest-way-to-create-an-emulsion/ Cosmetic science resource site where you can learn all about cosmetic chemistry Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:20:21 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://chemistscorner.com/hlb-the-easiest-way-to-create-an-emulsion/comment-page-1/#comment-292 How Do Skin Moisturizers Work? Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:14:21 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=138#comment-292 [...] Each of these ingredient types has a different mechanism of action and most cosmetic moisturizers will use a combination of these ingredients to create a synergistic effect and mitigate certain aesthetic or financial drawbacks. Product claims and skin feel are also considerations to be aware of, so don’t be afraid to experiment with your options when creating a moisturizer. For tips on creating successful skin formulations, see our previous article on HLB formulating. [...] [...] Each of these ingredient types has a different mechanism of action and most cosmetic moisturizers will use a combination of these ingredients to create a synergistic effect and mitigate certain aesthetic or financial drawbacks. Product claims and skin feel are also considerations to be aware of, so don’t be afraid to experiment with your options when creating a moisturizer. For tips on creating successful skin formulations, see our previous article on HLB formulating. [...]

]]> http://chemistscorner.com/hlb-the-easiest-way-to-create-an-emulsion/comment-page-1/#comment-290 The 10 Different Types of Cosmetic Formulas You Must Know Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:15:58 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=138#comment-290 [...] The result is a cream with tiny particles of dispersed in the diluent phase. See our article on emulsion HLB for more information on creating [...] [...] The result is a cream with tiny particles of dispersed in the diluent phase. See our article on emulsion HLB for more information on creating [...]

]]> http://chemistscorner.com/hlb-the-easiest-way-to-create-an-emulsion/comment-page-1/#comment-271 Perry Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:15:34 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=138#comment-271 Certainly, you make an excellent point. There are more rigorous ways of making an emulsion. But this kind of background information is still useful in concept and the method (while antiquated) can still be used effectively. Certainly, you make an excellent point. There are more rigorous ways of making an emulsion. But this kind of background information is still useful in concept and the method (while antiquated) can still be used effectively.

]]> http://chemistscorner.com/hlb-the-easiest-way-to-create-an-emulsion/comment-page-1/#comment-270 Dennis Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:18:40 +0000 http://chemistscorner.com/?p=138#comment-270 I know what I'm going to say here is provocative and sacrilegious, but this whole system seems somewhat antiquated and akin to the slide rule. I think modern formulation requires more flexibility and has available to it more effective tools. Using DOE and polymeric emulsifiers we can create better products faster and discover more unexpected combinations than using these HLB calculations, which don't account for formula aesthetics or product perception. Even using this system it's still an iterative process to achieve the look and feel of the product you want. I know what I’m going to say here is provocative and sacrilegious, but this whole system seems somewhat antiquated and akin to the slide rule. I think modern formulation requires more flexibility and has available to it more effective tools. Using DOE and polymeric emulsifiers we can create better products faster and discover more unexpected combinations than using these HLB calculations, which don’t account for formula aesthetics or product perception. Even using this system it’s still an iterative process to achieve the look and feel of the product you want.

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