Cosmetics are a vast and multifaceted sector, manufacturing a staggering number of products that cover haircare, makeup, skincare, and other grooming essentials. With so much to produce, industry counts on the production of steam to play a critical role in their process.
As you would expect from an industry specializing in products that its users come in close physical contact with, sterilization plays a large part in the industry, and there’s no better sterilization agent than steam. From equipment on the line, to the container holding product, right down to raw materials themselves, everything needs sterilization to protect it from harmful microorganisms and adhere to strict regulatory standards.
Steam is also used to achieve ideal temperatures during the mixing process, to achieve perfect heat levels during mixing or melting, as well as being used to extract essential oils for plant based products, a process usually carried out by jacketed kettles. Steam can also be used for temperature control during emulsification, a process where oil and water based products are combined, which is common when making lotion. Consistent heat is key to achieve the desired texture, stability, and overall quality of a finished product. Steam also helps to balance humidity levels in workspaces, ensuring that products are manufactured under ideal conditions, as well is in vacuum filling during the packaging process for liquid or more viscous products.
With temperature control of such vital importance, you can count on Clayton Steam Generators to provide a source of stable, high quality steam, perfectly suited to the production of cosmetics.