The document discusses the preparation and evaluation of face powder. It begins by defining powder and providing examples. It then discusses the key properties and characteristics of ideal face powders, including smooth finish, coverage, adherence and lasting effect. The document outlines the different types of face powders, which can be loose or pressed, translucent or tinted, depending on skin type. It details the key ingredients in face powder formulations like talc, mica and magnesium stearate. The industrial manufacturing process is summarized, including equipment used like mixers and presses. Parameters for evaluating face powders are provided, such as fineness, pH and moisture content. Popular brands and their exclusive ingredients are listed.

1. Preparation &
Evaluation of
Face Powder
Subject: Certificate Program in CosmeticsTechnology
A Presentation by : Pallavi Kataria & Deep Shah
Guide : Miss Payal Shah

2. Introduction

3. Defining the Core: ‘Powder’
▪ A powder is a dry, bulk solid composed of a large number of very fine particles that may
flow freely when shaken or tilted.
▪ Examples include : Flour, ground coffee, powdered milk, cosmetic powders, gunpowder,
powdered sugar, volcanic ash, and pharmaceuticals.. 3

4. A Pharmaceutical View
▪ Pharmaceutical Industries are focused on following area when it
comes to Powder Formulation.
• Nasal powders
• Powder for injection
• Oral powder
• Extemporaneous powders applied to the skin.
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5. Introduction to the topic: ‘Face Powder’
▪ Face powder is an indispensable article of a lady’s cosmetic range.
▪ A face powder is basically a cosmetic product which has as its prime function
the ability to complement skin color by imparting a velvet finish to it.
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6. Feminine Possession
▪ A survey on FMCG Industries in India has reflected Talcum Powder
as most popular cosmetic product in India worth 3.5 billion INR.
▪ The market is yet growing at 10-12% per annum.
▪ Awareness is very high at 80% with penetration of 45.4% in Urban
area and 25.2% in Rural area.
▪ Ponds dominates talcum market with 70% shares followed by
Johnson & Johnson, which has 15% market share.
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7. A Survey shows that…
Male
Female
%USED BY
Category Percentage
Male 11
Female 89
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8. Ideal Properties
▪ Should produce a smooth finish to the facial skin
▪ Masking small visible imperfection of the face & shine due to moisture or grease from
perspiration or secretion of sebaceous and sweat glands.
▪ Must produce a lasting effect , so that frequent application is unnecessary.
▪ Should make face pleasant to look and touch.
▪ Must adhere to skin
▪ Degree of opacity can vary from opaque (clown make-up) to almost transparent.
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9. Ideal Characteristics (when applied)
▪ Covering Power
▪ Slip
▪ Adhesiveness
▪ Absorbency
▪ Bloom
▪ Coloring
▪ Perfuming
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10. Ideal Functions
▪ There are different reasons for including face powders in one’s makeup routine.
▪ The type and brand of powder will depend on the desired cosmetic effect.
▪ Some face powders are formulated to address different conditions.
o Shine control
o UV light protection
o Improve skin tone
o Cover up imperfections
o Improve skin condition
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11. Types of ‘Face Powder’

12. Depends on Nature of Skin
Type of Skin Type of Powder Characteristics
Dry Light
• Slight Covering Power
• Contain large Quantity ofTalc
Normal or Moderately Oily Medium
• Comparatively higher covering power
• Lesser talc and balanced by zinc oxide
Very Oily Heavy
• High Covering Power
• Lower quantity of talc and High quantity of zinc oxide.
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13. Depends on Texture
▪ Loose
▪ Powder particles are finer and tend to set makeup better than
pressed powder. Finely milled texture means the powder is easier
to layer.
▪ Loose powder is applied with a brush or a puff. This makes it less
portable and more difficult to apply on the go.
▪ Pressed
▪ Pressed powder comes in cake form, providing better and longer-
lasting coverage.
▪ Pressed powder is applied with a dense puff or makeup sponge,
simplifying application whenever needed.
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14. Depends on Texture
▪ Translucent
▪ Translucent powder is unpigmented, sheer powder used mainly to control oily
zones.
▪ Translucent powder can be pressed or loose powder.
▪ Tinted
▪ Tinted powder is pigmented and is usually worn without foundation.
▪ Tinted powder can be pressed or loose powder.
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15. Formulation

16. Key Ingredients
o The ingredients in face powders vary depending on the desired effect on the skin.
o Here are the most common ingredients used in formulating pressed and loose face
powders.
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Ingredient Category Use
Talc Base/Mineral
Naturally occurring mineral added in safe
amount.
Mica Covering Agent
It helps the powder to stay on the skin
longer.
Kaolin Slip/Absorbent
Enhance coverage while reducing the sheen
provided by talc.
Magnesium Stearate Adhesive
Improves the consistency of face powders,
ensuring a smooth application
Calcium Carbonate Absorbent
Absorbs moisture to minimize oiliness and
create a matte finish.
Inorganic & Organic
Pigments
Colorant
Added to the formula to create the desired
tint.
Triclosan Perfumes Enhance the intrinsic appeal.

17. General Preparation
▪ The preparation of powder is simple as it is simply a matter
of dry mixing of finely powdered materials.
▪ Add perfume with a part of absorbent materials like calcium
carbonate or with magnesium carbonate and keep it aside for
some time.
▪ Mix the color with part of the talc properly and add the other
powders and then the perfume mixture.
▪ Mix and sieve the powder mixture using a silk mesh or an old
washed nylon cloth.
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18. Compact Face Powder
▪ Is a dry powder which has been compressed into a cake and is usually applied with a
powder puff.
▪ Introduced in 1930 in America.
▪ Very popular because of its ease of application and storage convenience.
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19. Color Effect
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20. Shades Available
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21. Methods of Preparation

22. World Wide Accepted : ‘3’
▪Wet method
▪Dry method
▪Damp method
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23. Dry Method
▪ Materials and binders are compressed by simple pressure in special
presses.
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24. Wet Method
▪ Basic materials , colors and binders are kneaded into a paste with water,
pressed into mould and air dried slowly.
▪ Not much used as it can produce cracks. 24

25. Damp Method
▪ Base powder, color and perfume are mixed uniformly.
▪ Mixture is then wetted down with liquid binders like aqueous mucilage and
blended until the proper plasticity of the mass is attained.
▪ Powder is then screened and compressed by machine and dried at elevated temp.
▪ Widely accepted and commercially used method. 25

26. Manufacturing

27. Industrial Manufacturing Process: ‘Face Powder’
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28. Equipment Used
Jaw Crusher
Grinder
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29. Equipment Used
Mixer
Mechanical Press
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30. Pharmaceutical View: ‘Spray Drying’
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31. Evaluation

32. Parameters
▪ Determination of Matter insoluble in boiling water
▪ Test for solubility of colors (Reflux with Water + Rectified spirit)
▪ Determination of fineness (Sieving from 150 micron sieve with water)
▪ Determination of pH of aqueous Suspension (pH Meter)
▪ Determination of Moisture &Volatile Matter (Air dried in Porcelain Dish)
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33. A Study Result. . .
JPRHC : Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Healthcare
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34. Top Brands

35. Exclusives
Mica, Zinc Stearate, Magnesium
Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine,
Caffeine, Bentonite &Talc.
Talc, Mica, Dimethicone,
Sodium Dehydroacetate
,Propylparaben , Methylparaben,
Iron Oxides,Titanium Dioxide.
Talc, Zinc Stearate,Titanium
Dioxide, Silica, Boron
Nitride, Dimethicone,Sodium Dehy
droacetate, Iron Oxides.
Octinoxate 4.9%, Dimethicone,
isononyl isononanoate, dicaprylyl
carbonate, nylon-12, Polyethylene
Talc, MagnesiumCarbonate,
Aluminum Starch, Coumarin,
Limonene,Alcohol, Oxides
Talc, Perfume, Aqua, Rosa centifolia,
Benzyl Salicylate, Methyl Paraben
Propyl Paraben
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36. References
▪ http://www.cosmetic-ingredients.net
▪ An article by dr.Shahid.S.Chaudhary, National institute of
unani medicine, Bangalore
▪ http://www.wikipedia.org
▪ A Survey report by Journal of Pharmaceutical Research &
Healthcare
▪ An article on FMCG in India by fmcg-in-india.asp
▪ http://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/aba/loose-face-powders.php
▪ Images by Google
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