Preparation, Packaging, Labelling and Evaluation parameters of Cold Cream.

Cold cream is a rich, emollient skincare product designed to soothe, hydrate, and protect the skin, especially during cold or dry weather. Traditionally made with a combination of water, oil (such as mineral oil or almond oil), beeswax, and emulsifiers, cold cream creates a semi-solid blend that offers deep moisturization and a cooling sensation when applied. It works by forming a protective barrier on the skin, which locks in moisture while softening rough, dry patches. Cold cream is versatile and can be used as a facial moisturizer, cleanser, or makeup remover, making it a staple in many skincare routines. Its rich, creamy consistency is particularly beneficial for dry or sensitive skin types, providing relief from the harsh effects of cold weather and environmental stressors.

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Prepared By:
Raj Kumar Mandal
Anshita Dubey
B. Pharm, Vth Sem.
ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga Punjab, India

Submitted To:
Mr. Rahul Pal*
Assistant Professor*
Department of Pharmaceutics,
ISF College of Pharmacy (ISFCP)
Moga, GT Road, 142001, Punjab, India
Object: Preparation, Packaging, Labelling and Evaluation parameters of Cold Cream.
References:
1. Pal, Rahul & Pandey, Prachi. (2023).Cosmetic and Cosmeceutical Experiment : Formulation and
Evaluations of Cold Cream. 10.13140/RG.2.2.35286.93767.
2. Pal, Rahul & Mandal, Raj. (2024). Preparation and Evaluation of Cold Cream: Experiments Findings.
10.13140/RG.2.2.29781.44001.
Requirements
➢ Glassware/Apparatus Requirements: Water Bath, Measuring Cylinder, China Dish, Digital Weight
Balance, Butter Paper, Glass Rod, Beaker.
➢ Chemical Requirements: White Bees Wax, Liquid Paraffin/ Mineral Oil, Borax, Distilled Water, Rose
Oil/Water, Methyl/Propyl Parabens.
Theory
Cold cream is an emulsion of water in oil (W/O), traditionally used for moisturizing and cleansing the skin.
➢ It is applied on the dorsal portion of the skin.
➢ The name indicates that it is it used in the cold i.e. winter season.
➢ It typically contains a combination of oils (such as mineral oil), water, emulsifiers, and a thickening agent
like beeswax or cetyl alcohol.
➢ Cold creams have been used for centuries, with their roots tracing back to ancient Greece, where the first
versions were formulated by Galen.
➢ Today's cold creams often include additional ingredients such as essential oils, herbal extracts, and vitamins
to enhance their soothing and rejuvenating properties.
➢ In this type of emulsion i.e. water/oil phase. We used Borax and Distilled Water as Water Phase. Where we
used Liq. Paraffin and Bees Wax as Oil Phase. For inhibition of bacterial growth we used Methyl Paraben as
preservative. For fragrance we adds perfume

Experiment
Findings

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Table 1: List of Ingredient with uses and quantity
Ingredients Quality (gm) Classification / Used
White Bees Wax 3.2 Stiffening Agent/ Moisturizing
Agent
Liquid Paraffin/ Mineral Oil 10 Humectant Agent
Borax 0.16 Emulsifying Agent
Distilled Water Q.S Solvent of Water Phase
Rose Oil/Water 2-3 drops Perfumes
Methyl/Propyl Parabens 0.02 Preservative Agent
Procedure
Firstly the preparation of Cold Cream are following these steps in the given Fig. 1 as below.

Figure 1: Flow representation of Cold Cream preparations with various steps

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Preparation of Cold Cream
➢ At first, take the White Bees wax of weight 3.2g into China Dish (Table 1).
➢ Then add liquid Paraffin/Mineral oil of 10ml weight into the same China Dish.
➢ Put the China Dish into water bath and heat upto 70°C until it melt.
➢ On the other side, take the Borax 6gm added into distilled water filled in beaker and solve properly.
➢ Now, generally add the Borax+ Distilled water mixture into the Bees wax and Mineral oil solution with drop
by drops. Then, add the Methyl Paraben into it.
➢ The continues stirring of both solution and after 15-20 minutes final homogenous semi-solid dosage form
prepared, called cold cream. Packed it into the suitable container and evaluated.

Figure 2: Representation Cold Cream prepared and evaluated
Evaluation of Prepared Cold Cream
❖ Physical Observation: Use the senses to assess the cream's color, odor, and texture. Check for uniform color
(indicating good mixing), absence of unusual odor (suggesting no contamination), and a smooth texture
(indicating homogeneity). This step ensures the product is visually and texturally suitable for application.
❖ Spreadability Testing: Apply a small amount of the cream onto a marked slide base. Gently place another
slide over it and apply slight pressure to spread the cream. Measure the spread to evaluate how easily the
cream can be applied, which indicates the consistency and ease of use.
❖ pH Scale Test: Place a pH test strip on a small portion of the prepared cream. Observe the color change on
the strip, then compare it to the pH color chart to determine the cream’s pH level. This ensures the formulation
is within a safe range for ocular use.
❖ Irritation Test: Put the small amount of emulsion on the dorsal portion of skin, then spread it by fingers.
Now, observe if any irritation is found.
❖ Washablity Test: Put the small amount of emulsion on the dorsal portion of skin, then spread it by fingers.
Now rinse it with water.
The evaluation done as per the using apparatus and glassware and their results as per the Table 2 as below.
Table 2: List of results obtained from prepared Cold Cream
Test Name Result
Physical Observation
• Appearance
• Texture

• Viscose semi-solid homogeneous form
• Smooth

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• Colour
• Odour
• Pale white
• Pleasant
Spreadability
3.5 cm
pH
6.8 (Green colour)
Irritation Test
No irritation
Washiablity Test
Feel Oily
Label Description
▪ Dispensing: Weigh the prescribed quantity of cream on a butter paper and transfer to an ointment jar or
metallic/plastic collapsible tube, close it thoroughly and label.
▪ DIRECTION: Apply to skin. USES: Cold cream is used as an emollient for the treatment of dry skin. Hence
this becomes quite popular in winter season.
▪ STORAGE: Store in a cool place but do not allow to freeze.Auxiliary label: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Product Name Cold Cream
Ingredients Beeswax, Mineral Oil, Borax, Distilled Water, Rose
Oil, Methyl Paraben
Directions for Use Apply a small amount to the skin and massage gently
until absorbed. Suitable for all skin types.
Storage Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
Caution For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.
Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Shelf Life Best before 12 months from the manufacturing date.
Net Weight 20 g / ml
Manufacturing Date 04/Sep./2024
Expiry Date 04/Sep./2027
Manufactured By (R-Batch) ISF Lab Industrial Pharmacy
Results & Discussion
The cosmetic formulation cold cream has been prepared according to the standard formulation. The emulation
done at laboratory label and passed from the submission. The final product was and packaged in suitable container
with specified labeling on it. The prepared cold cream demonstrated good consistency and spreadability, pH and
there are phase separation during, the prepared formulation i.e. Cold Cream was successfully submitted to Lab
Incharge. In the label, all the necessary details are given including all prescribed manner.








Date: 19/Aug/2024