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[Research progress in sample pretreatment and analytical techniques for cosmetics].

Xiangyu Guo¹, Meng Chen^1,2, Xianshuang Meng¹

¹Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing 100176, China.

Se Pu = Chinese Journal of Chromatography

|July 2, 2021

Summary

Concerns about cosmetic safety drive demand for faster, greener analytical methods. This review covers advancements in sample pretreatment and analysis techniques for cosmetic products.

Keywords:

analytical techniques cosmetics review sample pretreatment

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Area of Science:

Analytical Chemistry
Cosmetic Science

Background:

Rising living standards increase cosmetic use, raising safety concerns.
Increased cosmetic analysis necessitates advanced analytical techniques.
Traditional methods are slow, solvent-intensive, and low-throughput, conflicting with green chemistry principles.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current advancements in cosmetic sample pretreatment and analytical techniques.
To discuss emerging trends and future prospects in cosmetic analysis.
To provide guidance for researchers and inspectors in cosmetic product analysis.

Main Methods:

Review of environmentally friendly sample pretreatment techniques.
Analysis of high-throughput and rapid on-site methods for cosmetics.
Discussion of progress in analytical techniques for cosmetic quality and safety.

Main Results:

Development of numerous green pretreatment techniques.
Implementation of rapid, high-throughput analytical methods.
Improved efficiency and reduced environmental impact in cosmetic analysis.

Conclusions:

New analytical approaches are essential for ensuring cosmetic safety.
Green chemistry principles are increasingly integrated into cosmetic analysis.
The reviewed techniques offer guidance for future cosmetic quality control.