Powder

This is an important component of quality make-up. It is a colored finely dispersed homogeneous

mixture of mineral and organic components - talc, colloid kaolin, titanium dioxide, magnesium carbonate. In modern powder formulations the amount of talc is reduced, replacing it with polymer particles and silicates, with spherical particles from cellulose.

Powders are powdery, liquid and compressed. They can be toned, transparent and giving radiance.

Liquid powder is a suspension of ordinary powder in water-glycerol solution with the addition of alcohol, fat and moisturizing components( spermaceti, stearin, glycerin, perfume oil), as well as dyes and fragrances.

Compact powder is actually a loose powder pressed into a block-tablet using a tragacanth, gum arabic or water-soluble resins and cellulose ethers.

Loose powder is a mixture of organic and mineral components: talc, kaolin, starch, zinc stearate

, dry color pigment, fats, fragrances. The ratio of these ingredients is determined by the purpose of the powder.

Tint powder is selected depending on the color of the skin in order to give it a beautiful smooth tone, velvety. As a rule, it is available in the form of a cream powder or in the form of a compact powder of a rich tone.

Transparent powder - transparent. This property is determined by its chemical composition and fine texture. Produced in two forms: loose and compact. Almost invisible on the face, as it lies down a thin, barely noticeable layer.

Powder should easily absorb pores to remove the shine of the skin, especially the nose, and leave a light layer under which the face looks matte, velvety. Powder should have a sufficient covering ability, to mask skin defects. For this, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and kaolin are added to its composition. The powder should fit tightly to the skin, do not crumble when the air moves and stay on the face for a relatively long time. The decisive role is played here by stearates of zinc and magnesium and partly by kaolin. Good silky, velvety, fat and lightness of the powder are achieved by the introduction of stearates( 5-15%).Powder should slide on the skin. For this, 30-50% pure white talc is added to it.

Powders of white, pink, yellowish( rashel), yellowish-pink flowers, as well as tan and peach colors are widespread.

For dyeing powder used inorganic dyes( sienna, iron oxide pigments yellow and red, etc.), organic( eosin, lacquer red, cosmetic paints), mineral and synthetic origin. To powder had a pleasant smell, it adds fragrance.