FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HAIR CONDITIONER CONTAINING HIBISCUS MUCILAGE AND VITAMIN E.
Khansa, Rashidah K. Ansari*, Fathima Azna P. P., Shamna C., Nishad K. M. and Sirajudheen M. K. and Shijikumar P. S.
Abstract
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is an evergreen shrub or small tree which are
traditionally claimed as hair tonic in traditional and folklore medicine.
It is contained with chemical constituents such as Compestrol,
Cholesterol, flavonoid, stigmasterol etc. Flavanoids among these are
responsible for conditioning property, After being rinsed thoroughly
they make the hair easier to comb, frizz free, soft feeling, reducing
static changes, improves shining and protects hair from future damage.
The purpose of research is to get formulation of hair conditioner with
hibiscus and vitamin E. The formulation is done using Hibiscus
mucilage, Vitamin E, SLS, glycerin, sodium benzoate, HPMC, brilliant
green, Lemon grass oil, and water. The physical evaluation,
washability, irritancy test, pH determination, conditioning effect, viscosity, microbial stability
testing, stability at room temperature etc. are checked. The conclusion obtained was that
formulation made with hibiscus mucilage and Vitamin E met the requirements of hair
conditioner.
Keywords: Hibiscus mucilage, Vitamin E, Hair conditioner, Mechanical stirrer.
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