Characterization of Polysaccharidic Associations for Cosmetic Use: Rheology and Texture Analysis
As public attention on sustainability is increasing, the use of polysaccharides as rheological modifiers in skin-care products is becoming the first choice. Polysaccharide associations can be used to increase the spreading properties of products and to optimize their sensorial profile. Since the cho...
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| author | Giovanni Tafuro Alessia Costantini Giovanni Baratto Stefano Francescato Laura Busata Alessandra Semenzato |
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| description | As public attention on sustainability is increasing, the use of polysaccharides as rheological modifiers in skin-care products is becoming the first choice. Polysaccharide associations can be used to increase the spreading properties of products and to optimize their sensorial profile. Since the choice of natural raw materials for cosmetics is wide, instrumental methodologies are useful for formulators to easily characterize the materials and to create mixtures with specific applicative properties. In this work, we performed rheological and texture analyses on samples formulated with binary and ternary associations of polysaccharides to investigate their structural and mechanical features as a function of the concentration ratios. The rheological measurements were conducted under continuous and oscillatory flow conditions using a rotational rheometer. An immersion/de-immersion test conducted with a texture analyzer allowed us to measure some textural parameters. Sclerotium gum and iota-carrageenan imparted high viscosity, elasticity, and firmness in the system; carob gum and pectin influenced the viscoelastic properties and determined high adhesiveness and cohesiveness. The results indicated that these natural polymers combined in appropriate ratios can provide a wide range of different textures and that the use of these two complementary techniques represents a valid pre-screening tool for the formulation of green products. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-72bca973ed044a10ae11b6887bfc59022023-12-03T13:08:25ZengMDPI AGCosmetics2079-92842021-06-01836210.3390/cosmetics8030062Characterization of Polysaccharidic Associations for Cosmetic Use: Rheology and Texture AnalysisGiovanni Tafuro0Alessia Costantini1Giovanni Baratto2Stefano Francescato3Laura Busata4Alessandra Semenzato5Unired Srl, Via Niccolò Tommaseo 69, 35131 Padova, ItalyUnired Srl, Via Niccolò Tommaseo 69, 35131 Padova, ItalyUnifarco SpA, Via Cal Longa 62, 32035 Santa Giustina, ItalyUnifarco SpA, Via Cal Longa 62, 32035 Santa Giustina, ItalyUnifarco SpA, Via Cal Longa 62, 32035 Santa Giustina, ItalyDepartment of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Marzolo 5, 35131 Padova, ItalyAs public attention on sustainability is increasing, the use of polysaccharides as rheological modifiers in skin-care products is becoming the first choice. Polysaccharide associations can be used to increase the spreading properties of products and to optimize their sensorial profile. Since the choice of natural raw materials for cosmetics is wide, instrumental methodologies are useful for formulators to easily characterize the materials and to create mixtures with specific applicative properties. In this work, we performed rheological and texture analyses on samples formulated with binary and ternary associations of polysaccharides to investigate their structural and mechanical features as a function of the concentration ratios. The rheological measurements were conducted under continuous and oscillatory flow conditions using a rotational rheometer. An immersion/de-immersion test conducted with a texture analyzer allowed us to measure some textural parameters. Sclerotium gum and iota-carrageenan imparted high viscosity, elasticity, and firmness in the system; carob gum and pectin influenced the viscoelastic properties and determined high adhesiveness and cohesiveness. The results indicated that these natural polymers combined in appropriate ratios can provide a wide range of different textures and that the use of these two complementary techniques represents a valid pre-screening tool for the formulation of green products.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/8/3/62polysaccharidesrheologytexturecosmeticseco-design |
| spellingShingle | Giovanni Tafuro Alessia Costantini Giovanni Baratto Stefano Francescato Laura Busata Alessandra Semenzato Characterization of Polysaccharidic Associations for Cosmetic Use: Rheology and Texture Analysis Cosmetics polysaccharides rheology texture cosmetics eco-design |
| title | Characterization of Polysaccharidic Associations for Cosmetic Use: Rheology and Texture Analysis |
| title_full | Characterization of Polysaccharidic Associations for Cosmetic Use: Rheology and Texture Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Characterization of Polysaccharidic Associations for Cosmetic Use: Rheology and Texture Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization of Polysaccharidic Associations for Cosmetic Use: Rheology and Texture Analysis |
| title_short | Characterization of Polysaccharidic Associations for Cosmetic Use: Rheology and Texture Analysis |
| title_sort | characterization of polysaccharidic associations for cosmetic use rheology and texture analysis |
| topic | polysaccharides rheology texture cosmetics eco-design |
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