Friday, December 23, 2011

The Use Of Homogenizers In The Cosmetic Industry

By Adriana Noton


Homogenization refers to making a mixture the same all the way through. A homogenizer is a piece of equipment that is used to achieve homogenization with two or more substances. Milk is one product that most people will recognize as using homogenization, but it certainly isn't the only one. Homogenizers are used in many different industries, including the pharmaceutical industry, food and cosmetics.

All different types of cosmetics must be made into a homogenous mixture and homogenizers help to make that happen. In the cosmetics industry, homogenizers are used for products such as creams, face and skin lotions and sunscreens. Many cosmetic companies choose to use homogenizers as part of the cosmetic making process because it makes it easier to achieve the required particle sizing within the finished product. Efficient homogenizers have the capacity to fit into virtually any process stream, even if it is already in place. A homogenizer is also a practical choice when heat sensitive materials are used, which are often the case with cosmetics. An efficient process creates benefits for everyone involved, including the cosmetic company and the customers.

With products such as creams that must be absorbed into the skin to work effectively, homogenizers help to reduce the particle size and make absorption more efficient. If an effective homogenizer isn't in place for such products, a company can lose large amounts of money due to product returns, and subsequent poor word of mouth advertising. Customers who didn't like the product may also switch to a different brand and affect future sales. With a homogenizer, creams are absorbed as advertised and customers will keep coming back. Other cosmetic products that benefit from homogenization include shampoos, nail varnishes and different mixtures that contain oils to create the texture you want.

The end result is also a stable product, unlike some other types of stirrers or mixers. Stability in the end product gives it a longer shelf life, while maintaining the same quality as when it was first created, and homogenizers help achieve this result. A long shelf life means that products that aren't selling quickly for whatever reason can still be sold, with less wasted product.

The cosmetic industry is one that regular customers take very seriously, and if the products they put on their faces, in their hair and on their skin are not up to par, it can mean substantial losses for individual companies. Homogenizers help to create superior end products, which are the most important thing, but it isn't the only thing. Once a homogenizer is added to the production process, the efficiency of the product creation is increased, which means less wear and tear on machines, less employee overtime and a faster time to market for specific products. It isn't often that a piece of equipment can increase the speed of production as well as the quality of the finished product, but homogenizers make that happen in the cosmetics industry.




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