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Survey of micro‐organisms associated with spoilage of cosmetic creams manufactured in South Africa
Author(s) -
ANELICH L.E.,
KORSTEN L.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
international journal of cosmetic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.532
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1468-2494
pISSN - 0142-5463
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-2494.1996.tb00133.x
Subject(s) - cosmetics , food spoilage , candida parapsilosis , cosmetic industry , food science , bacteria , biology , chemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , candida albicans , genetics , organic chemistry
Synopsis Two studies were conducted to determine the predominant micro‐organisms found in spoiled cosmetic creams manufactured in South Africa. The products evaluated included facial creams and hand and body lotions. Spoiled cosmetic creams were obtained from different manufacturers and analysed microbiologically for the presence of bacteria, yeasts and moulds. The frequency and relative density (percentage) of micro‐organisms isolated from naturally spoiled creams were calculated. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacter gergoviae were the most predominant bacteria, whilst Candida parapsilosis and Aspergillus flavus were the most predominant yeast and mould, respectively. Of all the samples examined, approximately two‐thirds (69%) were due to microbial spoilage. This study highlighted the importance of adopting suitable quality control guidelines for the local cosmetics industry, similar to those currently used by international cosmetics manufacturers.