Monitoring Moisture in the Cosmetics Industry

Moisture content determination is a vital measurement in the production and processing of most materials. Product quality and ability to process materials efficiently can be directly impacted by the control of moisture content. The presence of excessive moisture or lack of sufficient moisture can directly alter the physical properties of most materials at every stage of the production cycle. From incoming raw materials, to material processing, through final product, moisture determination is a key factor used in the quality control and quality assurance of most products.

The specific benefits of moisture determination within the Cosmetics Industry vary greatly depending on the products being manufactured. The Cosmetics Industry encompasses such a wide variety of products that it only stands to reason that why these companies test for moisture are also quite varied. While the specific benefits of moisture determination will change from company to company there are basic reasons why companies in all industries find it advantageous to do moisture testing. Quality control, cost savings, eliminating production issues and legal requirements are the most common reasons. In most cases, the single biggest reason that the cosmetics industry monitors moisture has to do with quality issues. Some examples are set forth, here, with an emphasis on the Cosmetic industry.