ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces the important aspects of packaging a cosmetic formulation. Glass is widely used in bottles, pots and jars for fragrances, skin care creams and lotions, foundations, and other cosmetic products. Occasionally cosmetic products are packaged in metal tubes. In addition to primary and secondary packaging, there are often other accessories that form part of the whole cosmetic package. Packaging and cosmetic formulations are comprised of multiple chemical components, therefore incompatibilities between these components can occur, and must be predicted or identified and avoided. Specific incompatibilities can result in chemical or physical changes to the cosmetic product. The process of developing a new cosmetic product including its packaging requires a team effort, involving engineering and production personnel. Quality control of the packaging involves the evaluation of each batch by sampling the receipt of products, aiming to detect defects, and can even be done in advance by the provider, prior to the arrival of the consignment to the factory.
