New Insights in Cosmetic Rheology
For cosmetic formulators and quality control labs, understanding how creams respond under different shear conditions (e.g., during pumping, spreading, application) is crucial. With tools like the m-VROC II, manufacturers can more precisely characterize product performance and ensure consistency.
Check our a new application note demonstrating how m-VROC® II viscometer successfully measured the viscosity of NIVEA Soft Light Hand & Body Cream.
Key highlights from the study:
• The m-VROC II handled small volume samples (80 µL of cream) and offered high accuracy (±2 %) with excellent repeatability (±0.5 %). RheoSense
• Temperature control was achieved via Peltier technology, aiding reliable measurements.
• Tests spanned a wide shear‐rate range (20 s⁻¹ to 1,300 s⁻¹), revealing significant non-Newtonian shear-thinning behavior of the cream – i.e., the viscosity decreases under increasing shear.