Abstract
Abstract The clay minerals have characteristics and properties that allow their applicability in the cosmetic area, being incorporated into formulations as an active principle. Therefore, the aim of this work is characterizing and evaluating the influence of a clay from Miracema do Norte, Tocantins, Brazil, named Clay V, on the physicochemical characteristics of a hydrophilic gel of Aristoflex®, a copolymer of the neutralized acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone sulphonic acid. Clay V was decontaminated and characterized through microbiological evaluation, crystalline phases present by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), chemical composition by X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and granulometric distribution by sieving. Gels were prepared using Clay V with particles in the range ≤ 180 μm in three different concentrations: 1%, 3% and 5% (w/w) and a standard gel without clay. The formulations were evaluated according to organoleptic characteristics, pH, viscosity, spreadability and the centrifugation test. The microbiological evaluation showed that the clay sample is in compliance with the parameters established by the legislation. The following mineral phases were identified by XRD: kaolinite, illite, vermiculite and quartz, mainly composed of silica and alumina according to XRF. Thermal analysis showed that the clay has two thermal decomposition reactions, the largest being 547.6°C. The granulometric analysis identified that the largest fraction (63.22%) was of particles with sizes greater than 710 μm. The organoleptic characteristics presented by the formulations were suitable, with characteristic gel odor, homogeneous appearance, soft and refreshing texture and staining based on the concentration of Clay V used. The obtained pH values were within the range between 5.5 and 6.5, and it was verified that the gel has high spreadability, distributing evenly on the skin. The values obtained for viscosity showed that the formulations are non-Newtonian fluids with pseudoplastic behavior. The centrifugation test showed that the formulations are stable, with no phase separation. The results obtained with the tests showed that the natural clay V material is beneficial in cosmetic products and can be used for incorporation in cosmetic gel formulations of Aristoflex® type.
Highlights
Due to their compositions, unique properties and applications, clays are attractive materials in several areas, including cosmetology[1]
The utility of a clay mineral in specific applications are due to their physical and chemical properties, which are mainly dependent on two factors: (a) their crystal structure, which can be either a 1:1 structure or a 2:1 structure and (b) their chemical composition[3,10]
The clay can be used as a moisturizer, inflammations reducer, antiseptic, astringent and healer
Summary
Unique properties and applications, clays are attractive materials in several areas, including cosmetology[1]. Clay minerals are often used as excipients to stabilize emulsions or suspensions and to modify the rheological behavior of these systems They play an important role as adsorbents or absorbents, in cosmetics and in other industries, such as pharmaceuticals[6]. Minerals clays contain Si, Al, Fe, Ti, Mg, Ca, K, Na, as phyllosilicates, oxides, carbonates, kaolinite, chlorides, etc The importance of these elements in the cosmetics field is based on the assumed role of various compounds on the skin, such as hematite (Fe2O3) as pigment, opacifier, antiseptic and as a cell renewal catalyst., Phyllosilicates, vermiculite (MgFe,Al)3(Al,Si)4O10(OH)2∙4H2O, kaolinite – Al2Si2O5(OH)[4], as a diluent and binder, emulsifying, thickening and anticaking agent, flavor corrector, carrier releaser of active principles, providing reconstruction of skin tissues, hydration and a soothing effect, ZnO and MgO that are invigorating[2]. Titanium oxide (rutile) is a further compound of interest in cosmetology, employed in Materials Research photo protection formulations because it provides reflection of UV radiation[6]
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