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Part 1: Introduction to the Series
This week, we are starting a new series on "Compounding Cosmetics for Special Populations and for Use as Compounding Vehicles." Many compounding pharmacists are already involved in this area, and the number of questions coming in every week shows that this is an area of increased interest. IJPC already has almost 400 cosmetic formulas on CompoundingToday.com and more will be added as needed.
We will cover this topic over the next several weeks in the following manner:
- Historical Use
- Definitions
- Regulatory Framework
- Cosmetic Vehicles
- Quality Control
- Storage and Labeling
- Cosmeceuticals
- Sample Formulations
- Developing a Cosmetic Formulation
- Cosmetics, Cosmeceuticals, and Microneedle Arrays.
(*Note: A new series is beginning in the July/August issue of the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding on the use of microneedle arrays to enhance drug absorption in compounding. Subscribe now to IJPC SO YOU WILL NOT BE LEFT BEHIND!
Pharmacists have been associated with cosmetics throughout history. Cosmetics have traditionally been used for beautifying, perfuming, cleansing, and ritual purposes. The 20th century brought progress in the diversification of these products and their functions, as well as in safety and protection for the consumer. Pharmacists' association with cosmetics has waned in recent years, but now pharmacists are receiving more requests to prepare special cosmetics for two reasons:
- to address allergies or sensitivities to preservatives, dyes, and fragrances, and
- to incorporate active ingredients into cosmetics used as vehicles.
Next week, "Historical Use" and "Definitions."
Loyd V. Allen, Jr., PhD, RPh
Editor-in-Chief
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding
Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy Twenty-second edition
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