By: Snehal P. Patil
Department of Pharmaceutics P.S.G.V.P.Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada
Hair is a health indicator and has a big impact on how lovely the body looks. Shampoo is one of the
most often used beauty products for cleaning hair. The primary purpose of contemporary shampoo
formulations is not limited to hair cleaning. Additional benefits including conditioning and surface
smoothing of the hair are expected, along with healthy hair that is free of dirt, grease, dandruff, and
lice. The main difference is that, while shampoo bars usually don’t, liquid shampoos often include
detergents that have the occasional tendency to strip hair of its natural oils. Shampoo formulations with
anti-dandruff chemicals help treat dandruff, which reduces hair loss and promotes growth. In such a
situation, the anti-dandruff qualities of plants and different herbs can be employed in place of highly
damaging chemical products. Humans are the most common host of bacterial illnesses. The potential
benefits of the herbs, including their anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal qualities, have
been studied for a long time and applied to a variety of human applications. The majority of hair repair
and conditioning solutions available today work by coating hair fibers with intricate formulations made
of combinations of macromolecules and surfactants. This causes the outermost region of capillary
fibers to partially cover the damaged areas. This reduces friction between the fibers, making them
easier to handle and more hydrated. The various physicochemical characteristics connected to the
conditioning mechanism must be carefully examined in order to optimize shampoo and conditioner
formulations.
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