Antidandruff shampoo

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

Introduction:
The concept of beauty and cosmetics dates
back to ancient mankind and civilization.
Generally herbal cosmetics are also referred
to as natural cosmetics. Herbal cosmetics are
formulated, using different cosmetic
ingredients to form the base in which one or
more herbal ingredients are used to cure
various skin ailments. Plants are highly used
for development of new drug products for
cosmeceuticals and pharmaceutical
applications . Herbal cosmetics are the
products in which herbs are used in crude or
extract form .

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.

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 135A prohibits manufacture and import respectively of
cosmetics containing mercury compounds.

Herbal cosmetics market and Analysis:
"The Indian cosmeceutical and cosmetics industry has an overall market
standing of USD 6.5 billion from a global market of USD 274 billion.
The Indian industry is growing rapidly at a rate of 13-18 percent, more than
that of U.S and European markets.
Indian Herbal Cosmetic industry is expected to reach INR 316 Billion by 2022,
growing at a CAGR of 19% over the forecasted period of 2017-2022.
The global herbal beauty products market is projected to grow at the rate of
6.5% during the forecast period 2018 to 2023.The cosmetics industry is highly
competitive in nature and requires continuous innovation and development,
especially in case of the ingredients used in beauty products.

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

“Beauty at any cost”:
• TheYWMCA 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.

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.

Dandruff and itsTreatment:
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.

Harmful Ingredients in shampoo that you should
avoid:

TULSI NEEM
SHIKAKAI
METHI
REETHA
1.AzadirachAcaciata indica (neem)
2.Fenugreek(methi)
3.Sapindus mukorossi (reetha)
4.Ocimum santu (tulsi)
5.concinna (shikakai)
Selected herbs for the preparation of Anti-dandruff
Shampoo:

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.

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.

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 andTulsi.

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

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.

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”.

CONCLUSION:
The results which are fetched out of number of
physical and chemical tests and properties of the
polyherbal dry powder antidandruff shampoo are
highly satisfactory.The said are upto the mark of
utility of the product with safety and promising
results. Such results are estimated out of a
formulation to establish strong results for the
usage and good results of the product

Antidandruff shampoo

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