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Brazilian and French sensory perception of complex cosmetic formulations: a cross-cultural study
Lívia Salomão Calixto1, Patrícia M B G Maia Campos1, Céline Picard2
1School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of Sao Paulo, Av. do Café s/n, 14040-020, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil.
Objective:
Brazil and France are two major beauty markets worldwide. Despite this, there is not much cross-information on sensory analysis of cosmetic products between both population of these countries. The objective of this study was to compare the sensory perception of cosmetic formulations between Brazilian and French assessors and establish cross-culturally preferences.
Methods:
For this, a total panel of 100 consumers of cosmetics evaluated four different products. The same protocol for the sensory analysis was followed in both countries.
Results:
The panellists were able to perceive differences in the products and the method proved to be repeatable in both countries. The presence of UV filters in the formulation was noticed and displeased both populations. Brazilians, although dissatisfied with the sensory aspect of the sunscreen, are willing to use it for its UV protection.
Conclusion:
This work delivers important information on the sensory perception of cosmetics by people from different countries and brings important knowledge to develop products with textural properties that will be appreciated worldwide.
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