Why particle characterisation is important in the cosmetics industry
Particle characterisation techniques, such as laser diffraction and flow imaging microscopy, assess the size, shape, and distribution of particles in cosmetics. These analyses ensure uniformity, stability, and efficacy of products, aiding in quality control and formulation optimisation to meet consumer expectations and regulatory standards in the industry.
Analysing particle size
Analysing particle size involves techniques like laser diffraction to ensure uniformity, stability, and efficacy, meeting quality standards and consumer expectations in the cosmetics industry.
Powder Flow analysis
Powder flow analysis evaluates the flow properties of powders using techniques like flowability testing and caking, ensuring consistent manufacturing and optimal product performance.
Using Rheometry to test your cosmetics
Utilising rheometry, cosmetics undergo viscosity and flow analysis, ensuring product consistency, stability, and performance, crucial for meeting consumer expectations and regulatory standards in the cosmetics industry.
Using particle shape analysis
Particle shape analysis assesses the geometry of particles, ensuring product efficacy, texture, and stability, vital for formulating high-quality cosmetics that meet consumer preferences and regulatory requirements.
Case study
We encountered difficulties in maintaining the desired viscosity and texture of our hair gel formulations across production batches. This lead to performance issues and customer dissatisfaction.
At this point we turned to particle characterisation specialists – Meritics for their expertise.
Meritics advised us of the best way to address these challenges, was to implement viscometry as part of our quality control process. Investing in a rotational viscometer allowed us to measure the viscosity of our hair gel formulations accurately.
Dealing with Meritics was easy, we sent in an initial email with our query, their friendly staff asked us to send in some samples for them to test. The results were clear and concise, just what we needed to add to our production.
