Fragrances are widely used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, household products, and cosmetics, especially in cosmetics, where they serve the purpose of giving products a fresh and natural scent while providing antibacterial properties. From the initial use of natural fragrances to the development of synthetic fragrances today, fragrances have been extensively applied in various cosmetic categories, including emulsions, oils and waxes, powders, perfumes, and liquid detergents.
What is a "natural" product?
The growth of natural cosmetics globally is estimated to reach 8.2%, with sales expected to reach $1.1 billion by 2006. "Natural" products are gaining increasing importance in the global cosmetics market, with almost one out of every two products labeled as "natural." The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have a specific definition for the term "natural," as it can be interpreted without restriction. Consumers have broad expectations of what the term "natural" truly means. Some expect the highest purity of ingredients, while others believe it refers to products made entirely from natural sources. It is assumed that any safe, effective, and beneficial product should be considered natural. Consumers have a great interest in the information displayed on labels and want to know exactly what they are putting on their skin and hair. To cater to this consumer mindset, cosmetics manufacturers and ingredient suppliers continue to explore new components derived from roots, leaves, seeds, and fruits around us.
It can be inferred that if a significant proportion of the ingredients in cosmetics are derived from animal or plant sources, they can be considered natural ingredients or components. The degree of naturalness depends on the extent of chemical changes that occur during the processing of raw materials. We consider hydrogenated acid, fatty alcohols, relevant amines, and other derivatives obtained from fatty acids to be natural raw materials. However, as the number of synthetic steps increases, the natural characteristics gradually diminish. Cosmetic manufacturers have the right to claim their products as natural, but such claims must be justified and clearly defined, supported by convincing arguments that differentiate them from non-natural products. It is important to clarify that "natural" implies science serving nature, rather than nature serving science. The declaration and proof of reliance on natural ingredients over superiority to them.
Development of fragrances
In the East, fragrances originated from the Pamir Plateau, while ancient Egypt from the 20th to the 18th century BC was the birthplace of Western fragrances. The use of fragrances in China can be traced back 5,000 years, where people collected plants for medicinal purposes to ward off evil spirits or as offerings. In the 6th century AD, Arabs invented a method to extract scented liquids from flowers, leading to the production of attar perfumes. In the 13th century AD, terpenoid compounds were first separated from essential oils. As the Middle Ages approached, fragrances started to be used in perfumes, medicine, and food. With significant advancements in the synthesis of fragrance compounds, the fragrance industry rapidly developed.
Classification of fragrances
Fragrances can be classified into two categories based on their sources: natural fragrances and synthetic fragrances.
- Natural Fragrances
Natural fragrances include animal-derived fragrances and plant-derived fragrances, which can be further classified based on extraction methods such as spices, oleoresins, and essential oils. Animal-derived natural fragrances have Musk, Ambergris, Civet, Castoreum, and Musk deer musk.
Plant-derived natural fragrances refer to volatile aromatic substances extracted from the flowers, leaves, fruits, and resins of aromatic plants. They are the essence of aromatic plants and can be classified into four categories: terpenoid compounds, fatty compounds, aromatic compounds, and nitrogen-sulfur compounds. They exist in various forms such as essential oils, absolutes, extracts, and tinctures.
- Synthetic Fragrances
Synthetic fragrances are generally classified using three methods:
- Classification based on the raw materials used, including series such as lemongrass oil, clove bud oil, camphor oil, sesame oil, pine tar oil, coal tar, and petroleum chemicals.
- Classification based on fragrance types, including rose type, jasmine type, lily of the valley type, fruity type, and woody type.
- Classification based on functional groups, including hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, lactones, nitrogen-sulfur-halogen atoms-containing compounds, and heterocyclic fragrances.
Fragrances are not only used as aromatic ingredients in cosmetics but also possess antibacterial properties and other functionalities. Aromatic components like eugenol, apiole, and muscone exhibit antibacterial effects. However, if these substances exceed a certain concentration, the fragrance becomes unpleasant. The future direction of research is to discover synthetic fragrance compounds that can emit captivating scents while maintaining antibacterial properties at high concentrations. Additionally, enhancing the longevity of fragrances is a pressing issue. It is meaningful to explore new materials that can improve fragrance stability and release characteristics, as it contributes to the overall quality of cosmetics.
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