Selected Formulary Book on Cosmetics, Drugs, Cleaners, Soaps, Detergents, Dentrices and Depilatories

Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. These are products that are created for application on the body for the purpose of cleansing, beautifying or altering appearance and enhancing attractive features. But cosmetics are not the same thing as medicines and cosmetics cannot be used to alter a body functions or performance. Beauty cosmetic products that are manufactured in India include an extensive range of makeup cosmetics and toiletries like skin creams and lotions, perfumes, lipsticks and lip gloss, nail varnish, toothpastes, deodorants and eye and face makeup products to cite a few examples. A chemical depilatory is a cosmetic preparation used to remove the hair from the skin on the human body. The depilatories industry is comprised of companies primarily concerned with the manufacturing, distribution, and retailing of hair removal products. Depilatories are considered cosmetic products used to remove unwanted hair on the surface of the skin, and typically come in cream, gel, aerosol, lotion, or powdered form. Indian cosmetics market is reportedly growing at 15 to 20% annually. Drugs are usually distinguished from endogenous biochemical by being introduced from outside the organism. Drugs and pharmaceutical industry plays a vital role in the economic development of a nation. It is one of the largest and most advanced sectors in the world, acting as a source for various drugs, medicines and their intermediates as well as other pharmaceutical formulations. India has come a long way in this field, from a country importing more than 95% of its requirement of drugs and pharmaceuticals; India now is exporting it even to developed countries. Soaps and Detergents are cleaning products that have become an essential part in our daily lives. Soaps are mainly used as surfactants for washing, bathing, and cleaning, but they are also used in textile spinning and are important components of lubricants. Cleaning products play an essential role by safely and effectively removing dirt, germs and other contaminants, and thus promote a hygienic lifestyle. Toilet soaps account for the largest single share of about 10% in FMCG (fast moving consumer good) market. The toilet market is getting saturated at a high penetration level of 98% and is growing at a very modest rate. The toilet soap, once only an urban phenomenon, has now penetrated practically in all areas including remote rural areas. The incremental demand flows from population increase and rise in the usage norm impacted as it is by a greater concern for hygiene. Increased sales revenues would also expand from up gradation of quality or per unit value. The market is littered over with several leading national and global brands and a large number of small brands which have limited markets. Some of the fundamentals of the book are cosmetics and drugs, ocean bathing salt, oxygen bathing salt, medical bathing salts, carlsbad well, freichenhall kreuznach, hallein well, sodium thiosulphate plus acid, bath water, prophylactic face waters, kummerfelds (face) water sulphur, colloidal or finely, alcoholic sulphur hair lotion, preparation for head massage, scalp stimulant, hair wave concentrate, hair setting concentrate liquid, hair fixative brilliantine, non greasy brilliantine, hair fixative cream, hair fixative perfumes, hair oil, soap less shampoo, soap less shampoo powder, cleansers, soaps and detergents etc. Formulation is a key process in the overall life cycle so that products are delivered that is of the right quality, at a competitive cost, and is made available within the specified time scale. This book present several hundred advanced product formulations for household, industrial and other applications. This book will be an invaluable resource to development chemists looking for leads in the formulation of a wide range of products.