Antidandruff shampoo

cosmetic chemistry

1. DEVELOPMENT OF POLYHERBAL ANTIDANDRUFF SHAMPOO M.R. Dineshari Department of Biochemistry K.R. College of Arts and Science

2. Definition of Cosmetics according to FDA: According to D&C act 1940, “cosmetic” means any article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled or sprayed on, or introduced into, or otherwise applicated to, the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance, and includes any article intended for use as a component of cosmetic.

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4. Cosmetic Regulation in India: The cosmetic products in India are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rules 1945 and Labelling Declarations by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). BIS sets the standards for cosmetics for the products listed under Schedule ‘S’ of the Drugs and cosmetics Rules 1945. BIS has also provided the specification for Skin Creams and Lipstick in the Indian Standards (IS) 6608:2004 and 9875:1990 respectively. According to IS 6608:2004, all the raw materials requiring test for heavy metals have been so tested and comply with the requirements, then the manufacturer may not test the finished cosmetic for heavy metals and arsenic. The Rule 134 of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules has laid down restrictions on use of cosmetics containing dyes, colours and pigments other than those specified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (IS: 4707 Part 1 as amended) and Schedule Q. The Rule 145 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules prohibits use of lead and arsenic compounds in cosmetics for the purpose of colouring . Rule 135 prohibits import of cosmetics in which a lead or arsenic compound has been used for the colouring purpose. Rule 145 D and 135 A prohibits manufacture and import respectively of cosmetics containing mercury compounds.

5. Herbal cosmetics market and Analysis:

6. Herbal cosmetics Herbal Cosmetics, referred as Products, are formulated, using various permissible cosmetic ingredients to form the base in which one or more herbal ingredients are used to provide defined cosmetic benefits only, shall be called as “Herbal Cosmetics”. Herbs do not produce instant cures. They offer a way to put the body in proper tune with nature . A huge number of cosmetic and toiletry formulations have been designed and developed based upon Indian Herbs recently. Other than traditionally documented applications, some modern trials have also been using the utility of Indian herbs in Personal Care products. The demand of herbal medicines is increasing rapidly due to their skin friendliness and lack of side effects. The best thing of the herbal cosmetics is that it is purely made by the herbs and shrubs and thus is side-effects free. The natural content in the herbs does not have any side effects on the human body; instead provide the body with nutrients and other useful minerals

7. “Beauty at any cost”: The YWMCA reported that $7 billion is spent each year on cosmetics (Beauty at Any Cost, 2008, p. 7). If we go beyond just buying cosmetics to more drastic measures, the amount of cosmetic surgeries is also increasing. In 2007, there were “nearly 11.7 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical produces performed in the United States” which is an increase of 500% in the number of surgeries performed over the last ten years (Beauty at Any Cost, 2008, p. 3). This beauty obsession has created a billion dollar industry, which holds the power to shape and change women’s perceptions of beauty.

8. Hair Care Products: Hair-care products may be defined as the preparation which are meant for cleansing, modifying the texture , changing of the color, giving life to the stressed hair, providing nourishment to the hair and giving the healthy look to the hair. There are various types of hair: normal hair, Oily hair, dry hair ,varies from one human to other human. In today fast life peoples dont have time to look on there physique also. The problems of hair : Hair falling, White hair, Dandruff, and Split end hair etc. The reasons of hair problem are tension, scalp infection, hormones disturbances, lower vitamin, food, minerals, and large chemical shampoo use. To overcome all this problem was the main intension of our project.

9. Dandruff and its Treatment: Dandruff is clinical condition caused by Malassezia ( Pityrosporum ) species is of great cosmetic concern all over the world. Pityrosporium ovale is strongly suspected to play a role in the manifestation of the seborrheic dermatitis. Dandruff is known to be controlled by fungistatic ingredients in Antidandruff shampoos. herbal formulation have growing demand in the world market. The natural remedies are more acceptble in market because its safe and fewer side effect antidandruff shampoo and nutritional shampoo containing vitamins and aminoacids , proteins and hydrosalates .

10. Harmful Ingredients in shampoo that you should avoid:

11. AzadirachAcaciata indica (neem) Fenugreek( methi ) Sapindus mukorossi ( reetha ) Ocimum santu ( tulsi ) concinna ( shikakai ) Selected herbs for the preparation of Anti-dandruff Shampoo:

12. Herbs used in the preparation of herbal shampoo powder Ingredient Biological name Use of Ingredient Methi Powder Foemum graecum Conditioning and nourishment of hair Hibiscus leaves Hibiscus rosea Prevents hair loss and hair growth promoter. Neem leaves Azadirachta indica Fight scalp infection, dandruff, itching, prevent dryness, flaking of hairs and lice. Shikakai fruit Acacia concinna Foam base, antidandruff, improves hair and skin. Aloe vera leaf Aloe barbadensis Condition and moisturizing effect. Henna leaves Lawsonia inermis Growth of hair and conditioner.

13. Brahmi root Centella asiatica Support to growth of hairs. Reetha fruit Sapindus mukorossi Reetha is a foaming agent. Amla fruit Emblica officinalis Hair growth promoter and darkening of hair. Nagarmotha Cyperus rotundus Scalp disorder. Tulsi Ocimum sanctum Anti-bacterial.

14. Materials and Method: The different parts of the plants were selected for the study having hair care property. The plants are methi powder, Hibiscus Leaf ( Hibisucus rosea ), Neem leaf ( Azadirachta indica ), Shikakai fruit (Acacia concinna ), Aloe leaf (Aloe barbadensis ), Henna Leaf ( Lawsonia inermis ), Brahmi root ( Centella asiatica ), Rithafruit ( Sapindus mukorossi ), Amla fruit ( Embelica officinalis), Nagarmotha ( Cyperus rotundus ) Rusmari and Tulsi .

15. Preparation of Herbal Shampoo Powder: Drying Weighing Size reduction Mixing Sieving

16. Advantages of Herbal Antidandruff Shampoo: Free from side effects. Pure and Organic ingredients. No surfactants. e.g SLS. No synthetic additives. No animal testing. Earth and Skin friendly. No petroleum based ingredients.

17. Checklist for Buyers: Check if the product pack has the full list of ingredients. Check the list for inactive ingredients. Take a look at what is mentioned in the company’s website. Product should be certified by an authorised government body. Find out what constitutes the base of the product and what are the herbal components. If a safety of a cosmetic product has not been substantiated, the product’s label must read: Warning: “ The Safety of this product has not been determined”.

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