Physical, chemical and biological characteristics of clays from Durban (South Africa) for applications in cosmetics

Clay soils are rock‐decomposed materials comprised of both clay‐ and non‐clay‐like minerals. Clays' physiochemical and mineralogical composition determines their applicability use in cosmetics. Because of their high bioburden, they must be effectively characterized before being incorporated int...

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Published in:Analytical science advances 2024-04, Vol.5 (3-4), p.2300062-n/a
Main Authors: Nkosi, S'busiso M, Thembane, Nokukhanya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biological
chemical
clays
cosmetic
physical
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Summary:Clay soils are rock‐decomposed materials comprised of both clay‐ and non‐clay‐like minerals. Clays' physiochemical and mineralogical composition determines their applicability use in cosmetics. Because of their high bioburden, they must be effectively characterized before being incorporated into cosmetics. The scope of the current study was to characterize two different samples of red and white clays for their physical, chemical and biological properties; mined from Durban, South Africa. Characterization was performed using techniques like X‐ray fluorescence, X‐ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, hydrogen potential, soil colour, oil absorption, swelling capacity, texture, bulk density, plastic and apparent viscosity, sun protection factor and microbiological analysis.
ISSN:2628-5452
2628-5452
DOI:10.1002/ansa.202300062