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A T Tran¹, A D Hitchins, S W Collier

¹US Food and Drug Administration, 200 C Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20204, USA.

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|March 18, 2009

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A new method effectively evaluates preservative efficacy in solid cosmetics like eye shadow. It confirms preservative effectiveness against common bacteria within cosmetic safety guidelines.

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Area of Science:

Cosmetic Science
Microbiology
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Solid cosmetics require robust preservative systems to prevent microbial contamination.
Evaluating in-product preservative efficacy is crucial for cosmetic safety and regulatory compliance.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a novel method for assessing preservative efficacy directly within solid cosmetic formulations.
To determine the efficacy of specific preservatives (parabens and Germall 115) in pressed eye shadow products against key bacterial strains.

Main Methods:

A membrane filter technique was employed, placing standardized microbial loads (10^5-10^6 CFU) in direct contact with cosmetic surfaces.
Viable microbial counts were determined daily using pour plates on modified letheen agar.
Linear regression analysis was utilized to calculate decimal reduction times (D values) and predict inactivation times.

Main Results:

Decimal reduction times (D values) ranged from 1.2 to 1.7 days for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli on in-house eye shadow formulations.
Similar D values were observed for P. aeruginosa and S. aureus on a commercial eye shadow, but efficacy against E. coli was significantly reduced (3-6 times less effective).
Predicted complete inactivation times were approximately 9 days, meeting cosmetic industry guidelines for bacterial survival (<0.1% by day 14).

Conclusions:

The developed method provides a reliable assessment of preservative efficacy for solid cosmetics.
Preservative systems containing parabens and Germall 115 demonstrated efficacy, but formulation-specific variations can impact performance, particularly against E. coli.
The findings support the use of this method for ensuring the microbiological safety of solid cosmetic products.