Cosmetic analysis is a scientific process that evaluates the safety and quality of skin care products, hair products, makeup products and personal care products. These analyses determine whether the formulations of the products comply with legal regulations and whether they are produced in a way that will not harm consumers. Thus, they contribute to the development of higher quality and harmless cosmetic products. Cosmetic products must be tested extensively before they are released to the market. Cosmetic analysis is necessary to ensure consumer safety, protect brand reputation and comply with legal regulations. These tests are mandatory, especially for companies that want to comply with international standards.
The quality of cosmetic products is determined by the manufacturer, who chooses the characteristics that a product must offer, as in the case of other products. On the other hand, the quality control of a product is whether it complies with the maintenance of these defined characteristics as standard and ensures that they continue to be preserved throughout the shelf life of the product.
Cosmetic products are applied to the external surfaces of the human body, teeth or oral mucosa. These products are preparations or substances used for purposes such as cleaning, giving fragrance, changing appearance or protection. In terms of consumer safety, regular testing of these products against microbiological contamination is very important for both manufacturers and consumers. Cosmetic products can be contaminated with microorganisms for various reasons during the production and transportation processes. This not only reduces the effectiveness of the product but also poses a health risk to consumers. Therefore, microbiological analyses are a legal requirement for cosmetic products.
The purpose of the analyses:
To detect the presence of microorganisms,
To verify compliance with regulatory limits,
To protect the health of the consumer.
Microorganisms That Should Not Be Found in Cosmetic Products
Microorganisms that should definitely not be found in cosmetic products are as follows:
These microorganisms can have serious effects on human health and may lead to product recalls. Recalling products from the market reduces the credibility of a brand.
Aerobic Mesophilic Bacteria Count: This analysis measures the total number of bacteria in the product.
Yeast and Mold Count: It evaluates the amount of fungi and mold in the product.
Some of the microbiological tests we perform in our laboratory are as follows:
This analysis is performed to detect the effects of diaper use on babies' skin in advance. We complete this analysis in a very short time and present the result as a report.
In this way, it becomes possible to state the phrase "dermatologically tested" on the packaging. Because this phrase has been made mandatory.
The hypoallergen test is performed on volunteers after all necessary medical precautions have been taken. In this way, it is possible to detect reactions that may occur in case of skin contact with the product or raw material.
We perform our dermatological analysis studies, which are performed using nationally and internationally accepted methods, in a very short time. Then we share the test results with our customers.
Since many products we use contain fluoride, it is one of the chemicals that has been discussed in recent years. Toothpaste, instant soup, foods cooked in teflon pans or pots, fizzy drinks, packaged fruit juices are some of the products that contain fluoride. Many experts state that fluoride entering the body causes osteoporosis as a result of accumulation in the bones.
Methyl alcohol, which is an extremely harmful substance, is one of the most toxic substances. Even a very small amount of methyl alcohol can cause living things to go blind and even die. Methyl alcohol is generally widely used in illegal production of drinks. The reason why methyl alcohol is used in the production of drinks is that it is cheaper.
Methyl alcohol analysis used in the cosmetics sector and industrial products is practically applied in a laboratory environment. The fact that it can be used in illegal drink production as well as in illegal perfumes production brings with it a greater need for methyl alcohol diagnosis and determination studies.
The European Chemicals Agency announced that octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) substances cannot be used in any product that needs to be rinsed after use. Therefore, cosmetic manufacturers, especially shampoos, are required to submit D4 and D5 Analysis reports for their products in the European market.
Dimethicone is a silicone-based polymer structure. It is used especially in shampoos, make-up products, foundations, and hair conditioners.
It creates a protective cover in skin care products. In addition, they provide softness and lubricity. Due to some concerns, dimethicone-free products may be preferred by consumers. Saniter is one of the reliable analysis laboratories that perform Dimethicone analysis.
Stability Testing is the test of the physical, chemical, microbiological quality standards of cosmetic products during their shelf life, as well as their functionality when stored under proper conditions.
Cosmetic products must remain microbiologically stable before they are opened and during their use by the end user. Preservatives are added to cosmetic products to ensure microbiological stability. Challenge testing is performed to evaluate the performance of preservatives used against microbial growth in a cosmetic product. Cosmetic products are subjected to an artificial contamination process in a laboratory environment. Within the scope of the testing process, the antimicrobial protection of cosmetic products can be evaluated by counting microorganisms on days 7, 14 and 28.
In many countries, heavy metal analyses, primarily Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium and Antimony, are mandatory in cosmetic products to prevent adverse effects on user health. Products that have not undergone these analyses are prohibited from being sold in those countries.
Contact us to learn more about Saniter's cosmetic analysis. Our customer representatives will be happy to answer your questions.
© 1994 | Saniter Gıda – Çevre Bilimi Gözetim Ve Mühendislik Hiz. Tur. Tic. A.Ş.
