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Pol J Cosmetol 2012, 15(2): 134-137pl  Sensory study of selected preparations Farmona company line "Chocolate Dainties"Joanna Płocica 1/, Wiesław Figiel 2/, Barbara Tal-Figiel 2/ 1/ Małopolska Wyższa Szkoła im. Józefa Dietla w Krakowie 2/ Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki w Krakowie Summary Introduction. Chocolate Dainties treatment is moisturizing, smoothing and above all anti-cellulite and slimming works. The main active ingredients in this product line are: cocoa extract and almond oil. Aim. The aim of this study was to conduct sensory tests such as: definition of consistency, adhesion, uniformity, the effect of pillow, cosmetic preparation and distribution of the fat absorbed in cosmetics line "Chocolate Dainties" and show the usefulness of performing these studies in the cosmetics industry. Materials and methods. 50 women using the test protocol have conducted a sensory evaluation of cosmetic preparations. The following characteristics have been assessed: grip, consistency, uniformity, the effect of pillow, distribution and absorption of fat of the Farmona line "Chocolate Dainties" body butter and mask Results. "Chocolate Dainties" line body butter has thicker consistency, better grip and stronger pillows effect and presents greater resistance during spreading to the skin than the mask from the same line. Tested cosmetic mask spreads easily and leaves no oily film on the skin as compared to the butter. Conclusions. Sensory tests are designed to assess the quality of cosmetic products from a consumer perspective. They are primarily a method assessing the actual cosmetic´s effect to the skin. They allow to customize cosmetics to the consumers need but require experience on the part of persons conducting the study. Key words: sensory testing, an extract of cocoa beans, almond oil |