AROMATIC SUBSTANCES USED IN COSMETIC FIELD

Cosmetic, meaning "master of adornment" in Greek It is derived from the word kosmetikos. Cosmetic products appear in many periods of our lives. Cosmetic products can be classified as products made mainly for the care, treatment and beautification of the person. Since cosmetic products contain water during their manufacture, they have a protective effect at certain concentration values in the world in terms of not changing the formulation and content of cosmetic products. It should not be forgotten that chemicals are used as protective raw materials. Contamination by microorganisms in the content of products may deteriorate and may pose a serious risk factor for the health of consumers. In order to prevent microbial growth in products, it is recommended to add substances with different chemical structures, called preservatives, to the formulations of cosmetic products. In this review, brief information is given about the use, toxic concentrations, usage areas and properties of aromatic ring-containing substances used in the field of cosmetics, both as a preservative and as a main component.