TRADITIONAL GALLIYE AND NANO-CARRIER PERFUME PRODUCTION WITH TURKEY'S ENDEMIC PLANTS

Turkchem 21 Nov 2019 70 3 dk okuma

TURKCHEM

Summary

The world's oldest perfume maker mentioned in written records is a Babylon woman chemist named Tapputi who lived around 2000 BC. Babylon was the capital of the ancient world at that time. The idea of making perfume from flowers growing in the gardens of Babylon may seem natural to some. Perfume is considered the greatest invention of ancient history and is as fascinating as the concept of paradise. It is a field where power struggles take place in secret laboratories, with secrets and prestigious brands. The first distillation of rose oil by Avicenna was a pivotal moment in history. What makes this event particularly interesting is that rose oil was initially accepted as a medicinal product when first distilled. In France, people who can make perfumes are given state commissions and are considered artists. Perfume has been used throughout history to create a sense of wealth and power. Unfortunately, our country does not have a product or brand presence in the perfume field, which is accepted as the highest point of cosmetics. (1,2,3)

Why Is the Perfume Market Experiencing Growth?

By 2018, the global perfume market reached approximately USD 104 billion. Even perfume bottle design and production constitute a sector in their own right.

Cosmetic Products Consumption Worldwide

The largest cosmetics market is the European Union. Turkey's share in the global cosmetics market stood at around 1.5% ten years ago and is now around 0.7%.

Imported Cosmetic Products Market in Turkey

Imported cosmetic products sold in the Turkish market. The majority of cosmetic products sold in Turkey are imported. In 2010, Turkey imported approximately USD 589 million worth of cosmetics and personal care products.

Why Traditional and Nano-Carrier Perfumes?

In recent years, parallel to scientific developments, advancements in the chemical industry are primarily observed in nanotechnology and biotechnology. The chemical industry is at a historical turning point with these scientific developments that revolutionize science and reshape living organisms. Perfume, considered the peak of the sector, is accepted as the greatest invention of all time and serves as the key to human memory.

Essential Raw Materials for Perfume Production

Perfume is a combination of chemicals that provide different fragrances. These materials can be obtained from synthetic or natural sources. Naturally sourced products are always more expensive than synthetic ones and their market share is increasing day by day. Prof. Dr. Nazan Demir - Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Üniversitesi / Mugla Sitki Kocman University - Kozmetik Ürünler Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi / Cosmetic Products Application & Research Center