Oils, Fats and Waxes

  100% Pass and No Plagiarism Guaranteed

Oils, Fats and Waxes

Oils, fats and waxes are ill-defined because they have different meanings within different professions. 

Within cosmetic and toiletry products they form an important, cross section of raw materials; they are widely used as an emollient, a solubiliser, a super-fatting agent, a dispersant or are used as a consistency agent. There are a vast range of Oils, Fats and Waxes commercially available today, ranging from natural versions to synthetic ones. Define the terms oils, fats and waxes in the context of cosmetics and toiletries, classifying them into one of three relevant groups. (20%) 

In your essay, discuss in detail the different types of Oils, Fats and Waxes that are available on the market, paying particular attention to the significance of the structure, origin and properties of each. (20%)

Describe how each is produced, give examples of the available materials and give examples of the application of each, describing how they are typically used, what product types typically incorporate them and the properties of such products. (20%)

Discuss the limitation associated with their chemical nature. (10%)