Introduction of Coloring Agents in Decorative Cosmetics

Document Type : Review paper

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1 Assistant professor, Department of chemistry and Polymer, Faculty of Chemistry and Petrochemical Engineering, Standard research institute

2 Ph.D. Student, Department of chemistry and Polymer, Faculty of Chemistry and Petrochemical Engineering, Standard research institute

Abstract

Coloring agents divided to dyes and pigments that can be natural or synthetic. One of the most significant application of them is coloring of cosmetics.  Cosmetic products play an important role in human life due to their health and beauty effects. Decorative cosmetics are used to beautify and creating youthfulness, so choosing suitable colorant for them is on the basis of phisico-chemical properties, stability and final application. In this research decorative cosmetics and chemical structure of their component and colorant have been introduced primarily, and then non- permitted color in cosmetic and related health problems have been discussed. Finally separation and characterization of coloring agent in cosmetic matrix have been described.

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Journal of Studies in Color World
Volume 4, Issue 4
January 2015
Pages 33-47

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History

  • Receive Date: 25 November 2013
  • Revise Date: 17 May 2014
  • Accept Date: 09 July 2014

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