Cosmetic chemistry

1. 3/19/2023 Slide1
DEPARTMENT OF POST GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY
DEPARTMENT OF POST GRADUATE STUDIES
AND RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

2. 3/19/2023 DEPARTMENT OF POST GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY Slide 2
Dr Akshaya K B, Founder, Kiṃśuka
PhD Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
MPhil Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
MSc, NITK, Surathkal

3. Is it a Drug or a Cosmetic?
Cosmetics - “Articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on,
introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof
for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the
appearance without affecting structure or function. ”
Drugs - “Articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment,
or prevention of disease” and “articles (other than food) intended to affect the
structure or any function of the body of man or other animals. ”
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4. Cosmeceuticals
 Certain products = cosmetics +
drugs
 OTC drug–cosmetic products
(cosmeceuticals)
 Double function may happen when a
product has two intended uses
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5. Regulations
The definitions and regulations of cosmetics in Indian markets are slightly or significantly
different from those in the US and also from one another
It means that the same product types may be categorized in a different way in different
markets
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6. History
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7. History contd…
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8. History contd…
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9. Current trend
• Growing consumer demand – organic products – natural ingredients -
believed to be healthier and safer - synthetic pairs
• NOT necessarily true
• An ingredient’s source does not determine its safety
• To many consumers, naturally sounding ingredients, such as aloe extract,
chamomile extract, and lemon seed extract, mean natural ingredients and
equal safety
• Natural ingredients can be synthetized in laboratories - results in - same
chemical structure and physical characteristics
• Ingredient name - does not mean it has a natural origin
• Careful with natural ingredients - adverse effects - skin irritation,
sensitizations, phototoxicity and allergy
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10. • Interest in cosmetics is growing every day – Awareness of chemical
compounds of the products used on skin
• Interest in preserving dermatological health has led to the incorporation of
non-toxic compounds to line of products
• Cosmetic advertising - previously directed mainly at women - now targeting a
wider audience than ever
• Cosmetic chemists - thousands of ingredients when they create new products
- carefully select ones with chemical properties - enhance the look, feel and
use of the product they are making
Conclusion
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