Inorganic Chemistry TKT 2013

Z Blemish Shoot - Pore Treatment Gel a Group members: 1. Wong Wai Hong 2. Goh Bee Yean 3. Lim Pei Ying 4. Ong Hoey Ping 5. Kuik Soo Ling

What if your face become like this?

Do you like it? What will you do to cure it?

 In order to treat pimples, acne or blemish, there are a lot of products available in the market.

Za blemish shoot, a pore treatment gel It is a refreshing clear gel for intensive blemish care. It is used to sooth blemish-prone skin. It helps to control excess sebum and prevent clogged pores for blemish-resistant skin. It helps to protect skin from blemish to keep skin clean.

This product contains the following ingredients

alcohol water polyacrylate-1 magnesium ascorbyl phosphate magnesium chloride calcium chloride peony root extract salicylic acid hydroxypropylcellulose glycyrrhetinic acid trisodium EDTA butylene glycol benzoic acid fragrance

Glycyrrhetinic acid
Glycyrrhetinic acid is obtained from the hydrolysis of glycyrrhizic acid.

Structural formula of glycyrrhetinic acid

Its use has been restricted by short lasting action with anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

 It has the antiviral properties to reduce the itching associated with eczema.

It helps to relieve pain and irritation. It acts as inhibitor and drying agent. It has been used as a demulcent and mild expectorant.

Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC)

HPC (cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl ether) is a derivative of cellulose with both water solubility and organic solubility.

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It can be used as: - an emulsion stabiliser and emulsification agent. - thickening agent. - suspending agent. - stabilizing agent. - water retention agent. - rheological behavior agent. - film forming agents. Thus can be used in all kinds of cosmetic.

Water (or Aqua)

Structural formula: H O Water is the number one ingredient used in cosmetic formulations. Had four functions: Solvent, transportant, lubricant and coolant Water must be prepared by going through filtering, distilling, deionizing, and sterilizing before it is used in cosmetics. Water is both a vehicle and an active agent.

Benzoic Acid (C7H6O2)

Structural formula: Physical form: Solid Molecular weight: 122.13 g/mol Benzoic acid is a natural ingredient occurring in many foodstuffs and in plant extracts. Benzoic acid, its salts and esters are used as preservatives in cosmetic products, with a maximum concentration of 0.5 %, (calculated as acid).

Calcium Chloride
Structural formula: CaCl It is used in cosmetics as an emulsifier and texturizer.

Alcohol
When the word alcohol is used alone, it refers to ethanol. Alcohol is used as a fast drying solvent & also preservatives. When used in products not licensed for drinking, ethanol is usually denatured.

Fragrance
Any natural or synthetic substance or substances used solely to give an odor to a cosmetic product. Fragrance formulas are considered trade secrets, manufacturers only state fragrance on the label and do not need to identify the chemical makeup.

Polyacrylate-1
Cationic compatibility. Excellent clarity in low pH applications (pH < 6.0). Synergistic with surfactants and salt in thickening mechanism- cleansing applications. Suspension of beads, capsules and powders. Treats blemishes and helps prevent breakouts without irritating skin.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP)

Molecular structure:

MAP

Molecular Formula: C6H8O6.x(H3PO4).xMg

Place of origin China

Characteristics of MAP
Vitamin C derivative. Very stable and perfectly anti-oxygen. Dispel the free radical of oxygen after entering the body - resist wrinkle and anti-ageing. A kind of water soluble whitening agent. Powerful antioxidants help to protect skin from sun damage.

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Can catch free oxygen radical to accelerate formation of collagen (the protein that forms the structural grid that gives skin strength). Co-function with vitamin E. High stability in quality and colour. Non-poisonous and non-irritating.

Phosphate
The phosphate use in cosmetics: Mono- and Di- sodium phosphates Functions : Buffers

Salicyclic acid
Has multifunctional properties to help with a variety of skin problems, including acne, pimples and blemishes. Is the key additive in many skin-care products for the treatment of acne.

 It is used in cosmetics as an exfoliant, and is the only source of beta hydroxy acid (BHA). BHA also has the ability to penetrate into the pore (AHAs do not), and can exfoliate inside the pore as well; it is thus considered effective for reducing clogged pores and breakouts. It treats acne by causing skin cells to slough off more readily, preventing pores from clogging up.

Peony root extract

Root of the peony plant have antioxidant properties.

White peony root

Peony root extract

Butylene Glycol

Structure of 1,3-Butylene Glycol C4H12O2

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Ability to stabilize volatile compounds in order to fixing them in cosmetic formulations and retard the loss of aroma.

As antimicrobial agent. a) Inhibiting effect on the growth microorganisms. b) Preservation of cosmetics against spoilage by microorganism.

Trisodium EDTA (Trisodium Edetate)

Structure of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) C10H16N2O18

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Chelating agent a) To decontaminate radioactive surfaces or in metal cleaning b) Helps the action of surfactants c) Links with other minerals to prevent them from causing microbial growth. Preservative in cosmetics.

Conclusion
Although this product is useful to reduce blemish on our face, but what are the sides effect that this product will produce either to human or to environment? And what are precautionary steps should take when using this product? Example of sides effect: a) EDTA i) Attempts to scavenge the trace metals used and required by body. ii)Potent eye irritants.

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b) Hydroxypropyl cellulose - is quite soluble, and can be fermented in the large intestine. Large concentrations can cause intestinal problems, such as bloating, constipation and diarrhea. Example of precautionary steps: a) Check with your doctor If you have skin allergies such as calcium chloride is an irritant, particularly on moist skin.