The validation of method to evaluate the sanitary quality of lipophilic base cosmetics was performed using chemical neutralizers and dilution in order to eliminate the inhibitory effect on the microbial growth. The preparation of the sample was performed aiming the homogeneity in the culture media. Isopropyl miristate was used for the solubilization of the sample and polysorbate 20 was used as surfactant. Besides these substances, it was added to the diluent 0.5% (w/v) of soy lecithin to neutralize the antimicrobial activity of the benzalkonium chloride. The purpose of the assays was to demonstrate the lack of inhibitory effect on the microbial growth due to antimicrobial activity of the product as well as of the neutralizing and solubilizing agents and the surfactant used in the assay. With regard to a quantitative evaluation, the results showed a lack of inhibitory effect of the product on the microbial growth in dilutions 1:10 and 1:100. The percentage of microbial recovery was at least 93.2% indicating the validation of the method in accordance with the official criteria adopted. As for the qualitative analysis, in dilution 1:20, it was noticed an inhibitory effect for the following microorganisms: Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.Since this mentioned effect was not noticed when dilution was 1:200, the latter dilution was considered valid for the assay.
validation; cosmetics; sanitary quality; chemical neutralization
