An Assignment

on
Shaving Preparation
Course Title : Cosmetology
Course No : 4233

Submitted To
Susmita Paul
Lecturer Submitted By
Pharmacy Discipline Group: 01
Khulna University. Student Id: 161101, 161102,
161104, 161105, 161106,
161107, 161108, 161109,
161110, 161112.

4th Year 2nd Term

Pharmacy Discipline
Khulna University.

Date of Submission: 27th August 2019

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INDEX

Serial Topics Page no.

no.
01 Introduction 1

02 Types of shaving preparation 1

03 Manufacturing Problems & Remedies 1,2

04 Quality Control 2

05 Common evaluation process for shaving preparation 3

06 References 3
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Shaving Preparation
Introduction:
A shaving preparation performs the important function of wetting and softening the beard
hair to make shaving (removal of hair) easier. A shaving preparation should soften the hair
quickly and hold them erect so that they can be cut easily as well as improves personal
appearance. [1]

Types of shaving preparation:

Shaving cream Shaving foam Shaving gel

Shaving stick Aftershave lotion

Shaving Products being the most important part of Male Grooming, It will always be
required and its demand will keep increasing. [2]

Manufacturing Problems & Remedies [3]

A. Formation of water and oil pocket – the problem is mainly faced in shaving
cream and gel.
Remedy:      
Maintaining optimum temperature of both phase.

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B. Phase separation.
Remedy:     
      Desired ratio should be maintain.
    Maintaining optimum temperature.

C. Presence of granules – because of increased temperature of one phase than

another and decreased cooling time.
Remedy:    
Mixing should be uniform and sufficient.
         Avoiding rapid cooling.

D. Consistency.
Remedy:    
Addition of some extra water than calculated amount.
Filling should be done immediately after mixing two phases.

E. Melting point of eutectic mixtures – specific for shaving powder.

Remedy:   
Using inert adsorbent like starch, talc.

F. Miscellaneous - Temperature fluctuation, pH differences.

Remedy:    
Should maintain optimum temperature throughout the process.
   Should maintain optimum pH.

Quality Control [5]

 Under strict quality control shaving preparations are manufactured and
regulated by federal agencies including FDA.
 Batches are examined and analyzed both at manufacturing site and in
laboratory.
 Individual containers are coded so that manufacturer can identify its
distribution history.
 Manufacturer needs to be certain so that each batch can meet quality
standard.
 Absorption rate, height of the foam, pH value are tested.
 Pure or distilled water are used. Most manufacturers make sure the water they
use is pure by exposing the water to ultraviolet light or using distilled water.
Having a microbiologist on site to test the water and the final product is
common in the industry.

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Common evaluation process for shaving preparation:

 Determination of free caustic alkali.
 Determination of potash soap.
 Determination of total free acid.
 Determination of total fatty material.
 Foam formation.
 Skin sensitization.
 Stability of the cream.
 Evaluation of lather shaving preparation: Lather shaving cream is more popular among
men.
Skin feel test
 Spreadibility
 Tackiness
 Greasiness
 Film forming
 Softening
Organoleptic characteristics
 Appearance
 Odor
 Color
 Texture
Screening test:
 Visual examination
 Spot test

References:
1. http://www.magicgalaxy.net/Tips/mentips/Shaving%20Preparations.htm
2. https://www.pharmatutor.org/articles/shaving%20%20preparation
3. http://cosmetology-study.blogspot.com/search/label/cold%20cream%20preparation
4. http://www.madehow.com/Volume-1/Shaving-Cream.html#ixzz5xhBL80D9
5. http://www.madehow.com/Volume-1/Shaving-Cream.html

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