Use of polymeric raw materials in make-up productsAnna Laudańska-Maj 1,2/, Michał Wrzecionek 2/, Paweł Ruśkowski 2/, Agnieszka Gadomska-Gajadhur 2/ 1/ Bell Przedsiębiorstwo Produkcyjno Handlowo Usługowe w Józefowie 2/ Laboratorium Procesów Technologicznych, Wydział Chemiczny Politechnika Warszawska Summary Make-up cosmetics are a separate, very specific group of products. This category is rich in all possible cosmetic forms - from sticks, through suspensions, emulsions, gels, to loose and pressed products. Only a few years ago, the choice of a make-up product was decided by the price and the proper colour. The client more and more often pays attention to the innovative form and texture. Cosmetics must be applied easily and pleasantly on the skin, makeup must remain unchanged throughout the day. Make-up products should additionally care and protect. There are more and more multifunction cosmetics on the market. Fluids, powders are enriched with moisturizing, anti-wrinkle and UV protecting ingredients. The consumer is looking for products that will enable to make the makeup quickly, precisely without the necessity to use too many other cosmetics. Many kinds of polymer components are helpful in obtaining ever better products meeting the market requirements. Thanks to polymer fillers, the cosmetic will be easier and better to apply. Film-forming polymers will ensure the durability of makeup throughout the day, and polymer humectants will moisturize and provide care. Polymer emulsifiers allow for the water-oil phase to be combined in the emulsion. Thickeners from this group of ingredients ensure even distribution of pigments in the product, they will prevent agglomeration and sedimentation of pigments. Polymer peeling particles will effectively remove dead skin cells, and the cut coloured foil in the form of glitter will give a shine to more than one make-up. Key words: polymer, make-up, fluids, powders |