Surface-treated pigments and powders are widely used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries throughout the world. Surface treatment improves the functional characteristics and appearance of the final products. These improvements also help in the effective use of products. In addition, product sales are increasing if product features stand out to end users.
Surface treatment types
To achieve the desired characteristics of the product in the world there are several types. Some manufacturers have developed proprietary formulas for the surface treatment of powders. It is also being researched in high-end laboratories for manufacturers to bring innovative products to the market.
Some of the popular surface treatments for pigments and powders are:
Silicone treatment
Dimethicone treatment and Meticone treatment - silicone-based surface treatment. These treatments give a moist feel and stunning colors for powder or liquid bases in cosmetics. In addition, Dimethicone is a hydrophobic treatment, ideal for creating waterproof products for the skin and gives good skin adhesion properties.
Alkylsilane treatments
Surface-treated pigments or powders made using alkyl silane treatment provide a soft texture and oil compatibility with cosmetics and skin care products.
Amino Acid Treatment
In this treatment, the powder treated powders used to make powder powders have such properties as good distribution, soft finish, skin adhesion, and so on.
Lauroyl lysine
Products such as lipstick, face powder, eye shadow, blush, etc., can protect the skin with antioxidant function added to it through lauroyl-lysine treatment.
Lipoamino acid treatment
Lipoamino-acid treatment is used in the production of eye shadow, eye and other cosmetics. These surface treated pigments make the products look silky and colorful.
Lecithin Treatment
Lecithin is used to obtain the treated surfaces of pigments for the manufacture of cosmetic products, such as lipsticks, liquid bases, carcasses and others. This treatment adds qualities such as creamy feeling, strong skin adhesion, water resistance, etc. To cosmetics.
Main functional benefits of treated pigment surfaces
The surface treatment of pigments using titanium dioxide provides the function of a UV filter for sunscreen products.
Depending on the surface treatment formula, the surface treated pigments and powders are mixed with various oils to improve the functional output of products such as skin creams, lip balms, etc. Due to the treatment, skin products may exhibit characteristics such as moisturizing skin, skin softening, etc.
Surface treatment facilitates the provision of cosmetics and skin care products in various forms of application, such as cream-based tubes, powder-based kits, waterproof masks, etc.
Cosmetic manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies use surface treatments to create top-quality products. The treatment makes the cosmetics attractive by keeping the contents of the product together without unattractive cracks.
Surface treated pigments and powders are known for their many advantages. Depending on the field of application of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, the prescribed ingredients must be carefully used for production. Well-known manufacturers of pigments and powders use the correct procedures and test methods to obtain the ethical color of the pigment.
Experienced manufacturers of surface-treated pigments are aware of regulatory restrictions. Their well-studied cosmetic and pharmaceutical color solutions allow manufacturers to choose the right colors and characteristics for their products.
