Assessment of the sensory and moisturizing properties of emulsions with hemp oil

Abstract

The aims of this work were a sensory analysis, an evaluation of moistening properties and establishment of emulsions stability. Emulsions were prepared with two variable parameters (hemp oil content and time of homogenization). 15 respondents assessed emulsions sensory and skin moisturizing properties. Kleeman’s optimizing method was used to designate the most stable emulsion system with the variable parameters. Taking into consideration all properties of the presented emulsions, emulsion V (50g of hemp oil and homogenized for 6 minutes) was found to be the optimum composition with the best moistening and sensory properties. After the application of this emulsion, the skin was highly moistened. Consistency of the emulsions was homogeneous and free from clotting. According to Kleeman’s method, emulsion V was also confirmed as the most optimum variant of the emulsion. The work confirmed that hemp oil can be successfully used as a component for cosmetic emulsions.