Sensory Trial Counter from Kolb

When it comes to cosmetics, sensorial properties are key. But how are products and ingredients judged correctly? At the recently concluded In-Cosmetics, Kolb showed how a variety of personal care products and ingredients can be successfully evaluated. For example, at one counter, participants tested three exfoliating product samples and were asked to assess them based on coarse-, medium- and fine-grain.

At a counter devoted to emulsifiers, attendees were asked to judge the oiliness of two emulsions: a water-in-oil formula and an oil-in-water formula.

Another counter gave attendees the opportunity to test two samples to find out which one added a sensation to their skin that could be described as velvety-dry.

Finally, at a counter labeled “chill out” attendees were given three samples. Two were identical and manufactured and emulsified at room temperature (cold processed). The other was manufactured and emulsified at a higher temperature (hot processed). Testers were asked to identify the hot-processed product.

More info: Kolb, Email: [email protected]; Website: www.kolb.ch