The Basics of Compounding: Compounding Creams and Lotions

Author(s):  Allen Loyd V Jr

Issue:  Mar/Apr 1999 - Compounding for Men's Health
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Abstract:  Creams and lotions are emulsion dosage forms. In this article, the author discusses preparation methods/techniques, incorporating materials into emulsions (emulsion bases: water in oil and emulsion bases: oil in water), theory, the hydrophile-lipophile balance system, preservation of emulsions, antioxidants, flavoring emulsions, specific quality control, stability, general comments on emulsions (viscosity, powders, miscellaneous) and counseling. Tables provide information regarding hydrophile-lipophile balance values of emulsifiers and required hydrophile-lipophile balance values for some common lipid material to prepare o/w emulsions.

Related Keywords: vanishing cream, emollient bases, emulsions, emulsifying agent, water-in-oil, oil-in-water, wet gum method, dry gum method, bottle method, beaker method, surface-active agents, hydrophilic colloids, hydrophile-lipophile balance system, antioxidants, preservation, flavoring, stability, viscosity, powders, levigating agents, counseling

Related Categories: DERMATOLOGY, PAIN MANAGEMENT, SPORTS MEDICINE, SUPPORT, WOUND CARE

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