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Article: Antioxidants can improve product quality; antioxidants can offer protection from a number of factors working against the shelf life of your products.
- Article from:
- Global Cosmetic Industry
- Article date:
- December 1, 2005
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
* ANTIOXIDANT BASICS
Oxidation takes place when fats or oils react with oxygen. These reaction products break down and can lead to rancid odors or discoloration in cosmetics. Cosmetics chemists often use antioxidants to slow the oxidation of fats and oils in cosmetics, inhibiting rancidity and extending product shelf life.
* KNOW YOUR FATS AND OILS
Knowing the type of fat or oil present in cosmetics is essential. Some antioxidants work better in saturated fats while others are best for unsaturated fats.
* REGULATORY ISSUES
Manufacturers and exporters/ importers of cosmetics should check specific ...