Volume : 11, Issue : 05, May – 2024
Title:
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF FLAXSEED HAIR GEL
Authors :
R. Madhavi Reddy, Gouthami M, U. Vyshnavi, Ravi. A, Dr. Shaik Shabeer, Dr. K. N. Venkateswara Rao
Abstract :
India is known for traditional medicine. Herbs are the traditional form of Indian medicine which was developed by ancient sages whose astute observations led to the development of constitutional medicine. Herbal cosmetics are the preparations used to enhance the human appearance. The aim of the present research was to formulate and evaluate the herbal gel of flaxseed for the purpose of moisturizing and nourishing the hair. Flaxseed also known as linseed is full of fatty-acids and anti-oxidants which help to remove toxins and dead cells from the scalp. Four different types of gel formulations containing carbopol 940 in varying concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 2% were prepared and evaluated. The evaluation of all the formulations (F1 to F5) was done on various parameters like physical appearance, pH, viscosity, spreadibilty, extrudability, homogenity, grittiness and stability. Gels containing 0.5% and 1% of carbopol 940 formed a very thin gel that liquefied within 4 to 5 hours of preparation. With 1.5% carbopol940 the gel formation was better to some extent but the problem of liquefaction after 24 hours was observed. The gel formulation containing 2% of carbopol 940 formed uniform and smooth gel that did not liquefy even after 24 hrs. Among the four formulations, F4 showed good spreadibilty, consistency, homogeneity, appearance, optimum viscosity, PH and was stable for long period of time. There is further scope to carryout animal studies also.
Keywords: Aqueous extract of flaxseed, Carbopol, Flaxseed, Hair Gel base.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press R. Madhavi et al., Formulation And Evaluation Of Flaxseed Hair Gel., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (05).
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