[STUDY OF THE POSSIBILITY OF USING SILICON DIOXIDE, OBTAINED FROM METAL MANGANESE PRODUCTION WASTE, IN THE PRODUCTION...

The aim of the study was to study the possibility of using silicon dioxide(size 0.05 mm, purity 96-97%), obtained from metal manganese production waste, in the formulation of cosmetic creams and ointments. Silicon is a chemical element that is the second most abundant element on earth, surpassed only by oxygen in quantity. By the degree of prevalence in the human body, it is in third place. Silicon is part of collagen - the main protein of connective tissue in living organisms, including humans. The highest concentration of silicon in the human body is found in the surface of the skin, hair and nails. It actively participates in various biogenic processes, ensuring the bonding of collagen separate fibers and elastin and giving the connective tissue strength and elasticity. The degradation of collagen and elastin, the decrease in the amount of out cellular matrix proteins and fibroblasts, are associated with a decrease in the level of silicon in the connective tissue, i.e., it actually contributes to the initial stage of aging.Silicon dioxide and its organic compounds are widely used in cosmetic products, such as powders, masks, creams, peels and hair care products. Judging by the obtained results, cosmetic substances, containing silicon dioxide and plant substances have a sufficiently high colloidal and thermal stability, good osmotic properties, are easily spread, and are capable of penetrating into the agar-agar medium. It can be concluded, the silicon dioxide obtained from wastes from the production of metallic manganese, it is possible and appropriate in the production of cosmetic creams and ointments.