CHEMICALS IN

COSMETICS
 COSMETICS
Cosmetics refer to products and substances that are
applied to the body for the purpose of enhancing, altering,
or preserving one's appearance. These products are
typically used for personal grooming, beautification, and to
improve or maintain the skin, hair, nails, and overall
aesthetics. Cosmetics can take various forms, including
creams, lotions, powders, lipsticks, eyeliners, nail polish,
and more.
1.Protection. Some cosmetics contain ingredients that
provide protection against environmental factors, such as
sunscreens in sunblock products.

2. Personal Expression: Cosmetics can be a form of self-

expression and creativity, allowing individuals to showcase
their personal style and artistic preferences.

3. Skin Care: Many cosmetic products also contain

ingredients designed to improve or maintain the health of
the skin, hair, or nails.
 CREAMS

Cosmetic creams are skincare products that typically come

in a semi-solid or creamy form. They are designed to be
applied topically to the skin for various purposes, including
moisturizing, nourishing, and addressing specific skincare
concerns. Cosmetic creams often consist of a combination
of water, oils, emollients, humectants, and other active
ingredients.
 TYPES OF CREAMS

1. Moisturizing: Hydrating the skin and preventing dryness.

2. Anti-Aging: Addressing signs of aging, such as wrinkles
and fine lines.
3. Sun Protection: Providing protection from harmful UV
rays.
4. Treatment: Targeting specific skin concerns, such as acne
or hyperpigmentation.
EXAMPLE OF CREAMS IN THE PHILIPPINES
EXAMPLE OF CREAMS IN THE PHILIPPINES
 MAIN COMPONENTS OF CREAMS

1. Water: The base of many cosmetic creams is water,

which provides a fluid consistency and serves as a carrier
for other ingredients.

2. Oils and Emollients: These ingredients contribute to the

creamy texture and help moisturize the skin. Common oils
include mineral oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, and various plant-
based oils.
3. Humectants: Humectants attract and retain moisture,
helping to keep the skin hydrated. Common humectants
include glycerin and hyaluronic acid.

4. Active Ingredients: Depending on the intended function

of the cream, it may contain specific active ingredients. For
example, anti-aging creams may include ingredients like
retinol or peptides, while moisturizing creams may contain
ingredients like ceramides or shea butter.
5. Preservatives: To prevent the growth of bacteria and
fungi in the product, preservatives are often added. This
helps maintain the stability and safety of the cosmetic
cream over time.

6. Fragrances and Colorants: Cosmetic creams may also

contain fragrances and colorants to enhance the sensory
experience and aesthetic appeal of the product.
 ACTIVE INGREDIENTS OF CREAMS

Active ingredients are used in skincare products to

deliver several different benefits for the user. They
can be found in almost all types of skincare products
currently on the market, and have become
increasingly popular for use in natural cosmetics.
 Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA) - The Exfoliator

AHA is a chemical exfoliator (not as scary as it sounds) that helps to

loosen dead skin cells, dirt, and grease without any scrubbing
whatsoever. AHA leaves your skin clean, hydrated and feeling
smooth and primed for moisturizing. AHA's come in different
forms, including glycolic, lactic and mandelic acids. All are safe for
use on sensitive skin, when used at the correct percentages, but
should not be applied to chapped or open skin. Aromantic's AHA's
are a combination of natural fruit extracts found in blueberries,
sugar cane, oranges, lemons, and sugar maple.
 Hyaluronic Acid - The Super-Hydrator

Hyaluronic Acid is naturally produced by your skin, but the

production slows down significantly in your thirties. Applying a
serum or moisturizer including HA every day will help your skin to
retain more moisture and allow for soft, smooth, hydrated and
healthy-looking skin. HA is best known for holding up to 1000 times
its weight in water, which means it pulls water to your skin like no
other ingredient on the market. Due to its hydrating properties, HA
is a popular active ingredient among those with dry, mature and
eczema-prone skin.
 Vitamin C - The Brightener

Topical Vitamin C contains antioxidants that can help make your

skin glow. It also fights against UV damage and improves the
efficacy of sunscreens. Collagen is naturally present in your skin
and helps keep it from sagging. But your body slows down collagen
production as you age. Vitamin C applied to the skin can encourage
new collagen to grow. It also helps maintain the collagen you do
have and protects the precious protein from damage.
 Vitamin E - The Protector

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that reduces damage by free

radicals, slows down oxidation in products, as well as being
extremely useful in skincare products designed to reduce the
appearance of scarring. It can also help to stabilize Vitamin C
Vitamin E is naturally found on the skin, but it is depleted when
exposed to UV light. Adding a bit extra in the form of a skin product
will help boost the skin’s protection from the sun’s powerful rays,
but it should not be confused with a sunscreen.
 Vitamin A - The Smooth Operator

Vitamin A comes from two sources. One group, called retinoids,

comes from animal sources and includes retinol. The other group,
called carotenoids, comes from plants and includes beta-carotene.
Retinol is a form of vitamin A with many uses in skin care. It's used
to treat acne and has anti-aging effects. Retinol increases skin cell
production (proliferation). It helps unclog pores. Retinol also
exfoliates your skin and increases collagen production, which can
reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a
fresher, plump appearance.
 Peptides - The Collagen Booster

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that make up certain

proteins needed by the skin. More specifically, collagen is made of
three polypeptide chains, so adding peptides can stimulate your
skin to make collagen. More collagen can lead to firmer, younger-
looking skin. They also treat fine lines and wrinkles, reduce signs of
aging, prevent bacteria from clogging pores and support the skin's
barrier. Peptides work to rebuild and repair damaged cells and
signal skin to produce collagen, slowing the aging process.
 Ceramides - The Barrier Builder

Ceramides are lipids (fatty acids) that are found naturally in the
uppermost layers of the skin and in natural carrier oils. They do a
pretty good job of keeping out pollutants and dirt from your pores
by forming a protective layer on your skin that limits moisture loss.
Ceramides are lipids, which are fatty acids that are produced in the
sebaceous glands. Ceramides help to moisturise and strengthen the
protective skin moisture barrier, and protect the skin from external
aggressors such as weather and pollution.
 Moisturizing Creams:

1. Glycerin- Glycerin is a humectant, a type of moisturizing agent

that pulls water into the outer layer of your skin from deeper levels
of your skin
2. Hyaluronic acid
3. Ceramides
4. Urea- helpful for softening and moisturizing thick, rough, or
callused skin found on the feet, knees, hands, and elbows.
5. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) like glycolic acid and lactic acid
6. Beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) like salicylic acid- exfoliation
 Anti-Aging Creams:

1. Retinoids (retinol, tretinoin)

2. Peptides
3. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
4. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)
5. Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)-it can have antioxidant
benefits due to its energizing effect on factors in skin that
tend to slow down with age and cumulative sun exposure.
6. Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
 Acne Treatment Creams:

1. Benzoyl peroxide-It works as an antiseptic to reduce the

number of germs (bacteria) on the surface of your skin. It's
usually one of the first treatments recommended for mild to
moderate acne.
2. Salicylic acid
3. Retinoids (adapalene, tretinoin)
4. Niacinamide
5. Clindamycin- an antibiotics, can be use to treat acne
 Sunscreen Creams:

1. Titanium dioxide- is an inert earth mineral, t protects skin from

UVA and UVB radiation and is considered non-risky in terms of skin
sensitivity.
2. Zinc oxide- used to treat or prevent minor skin irritations such as
burns, cuts, and diaper rash. Some products may be used as a
sunscreen.
3. Avobenzone-a synthetic sunscreen ingredient that provides sun
protection in the UVA range.
 Sunscreen Creams:

4. Octocrylene- a common ingredient in chemical sunscreens and

anti-aging creams. It protects the skin from UV rays, which can
cause sunburns and skin cancer.
5. Octinoxate- a type of UV filter. It absorbs UVB rays from the sun,
protecting skin from the damage these rays can cause.
6. Homosalate- is an organic compound that belongs to a class of
chemicals called salicylates. Homosalate specifically absorbs short-
wave UVB rays, which are associated with DNA damage and
increased risk of skin cancer.
 Whitening/Brightening Creams:

1. Hydroquinone- a topical medication used to treat certain skin

conditions that involve local hyperpigmentation of the skin
2. Kojic acid- an organic compound, use to lighten visible sun
damage, age spots, or scars.
3. Arbutin-acts by reducing tyrosinase activity, which reduces the
formation of melanin in your skin. Reduced tyrosine and melanin
levels decrease pigmentation and dark patches and ensure a more
even appearance.
4. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
 Soothing/Calming Creams:

1. Aloe vera- soothe sunburn, moisturizes skin

2. Chamomile extract- cleansing and moisturizing property
3. Green tea extract- diminish the signs of aging, calms
irritation, evens out discoloration, diminishes the
appearance of cellulite, soothes redness and swelling,
repairs damage, exfoliates, decreases the appearance and
occurrence of blackheads, eliminates dead skin, dirt,
bacteria