Month: August 2024

Staying firm on sugar reduction Already in the crosshairs of health-conscious consumers, these days sugar is frequently demonised in the media. Legislation across the globe is mandating the reduction of sugar in a variety of products, as well as demanding clearer labelling in an effort to educate and discourage consumers. Where soft drinks began, the […]

INTRODUCTION Before paint was ever splashed onto canvas or cave walls, it was daubed on faces and bodies, not only for symbolic purposes but for decoration too. Today, a plethora of beauty products are seen lined up in the display windows and shelves of shops and stores everywhere. The cosmetics and personal care market is […]

SOAP & DEODORANT   Soap must have the required degree of plasticity within an operating temperature of 30-40°C. It is particularly important to achieve the correct plasticity at the final pressing stage, since the compressed bar must be subject to a minimum of internal pressure to avoid serious cracking when the bar is used. To […]

WAX/PETROLATUM Waxes are an important component of many personal care products such as skin care, baby products, suntan and sunscreen and lubricating agents.  The measurement of hardness (or firmness) of these waxes has long been an important assessment to ascertain their contribution to final product texture. The hardness of waxes (which is affected by their […]

CREAMS, EMOLLIENTS & SHAMPOOS Rheological properties of semisolids are highly important physical parameters in both technical (manufacturing, filling, storage) and aesthetic terms. The evaluation of semisolid emulsion structure and consistency is therefore essential in order to determine, adjust, and possibly predict the corresponding product performance. The emulsifier concentration in the formulation of the cream and […]

GELS Hydrogels are becoming a major influence in personal care products today. There is a need for hydrophilic, skin adhesive, biocompatible hydrogels that can be used in a variety of applications such as shampoo, hair setting gels, face masks, skin fresheners and scented gels (air fresheners). Currently there are numerous hydrogels on the market, ranging […]

PEELABLE PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS Measuring Peeling Characteristics There are many personal care products which rely upon a good peeling function as their primary physical characteristic.  Medical bandages, sanitary towels, and nappies are just a few examples of products that at some point will require to be peeled from skin or another surface and therefore this […]

PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT PACKAGING Not only are the texture and physical appearance of personal care products crucial for achieving aesthetic appeal and optimal functionality, but other factors concerning their look and feel can dictate their popularity. The packaging of a product can have a profound influence over purchasing decisions. Catchy names and bright colours are […]

The UNIVERSAL PEEL RIG (A/UPS) is a flexible solution to peel testing. Significant improvements have been made to previous designs of peel rig for evaluating the quality and strength of container seals and adhesive bonds. The Universal Peel Rig consists of a multi-position platform which is adjustable to allow the container to be held at 0, […]

Whether you are new to texture analysis, are an experienced super user, or have specific requirements, you now have the flexibility to choose how you interact with a Connect Texture Analyser.   We offer three ways to run your instrument. Each can be used independently from each other, or you can have a combination of all three. Whichever […]