Studies on the Addition of Activated Charcoal in Herbal Shampoo

Abstract

The aim was to formulate a shampoo containing activated carbon which clears sebum, dirt, dandruff in hair. In this shampoo activated charcoal was added for effective removal of dust and toxic substances. Natural ingredients was used to prepare this shampoo, an emphasis on safety and efficacy, which will avoid the risk posed by chemical components. The herbs like Sikakai, Reetha, Aavaram Poo, Thulasi, Nannari, VettiVerr, Lemon Skin, Rose Flower, Kuppaimeni, Amala, Hibiscus, Mint, and Meethi have was selected to formulate the herbal shampoo. In recent times, the use of activated charcoal has become a most sought method for various purification techniques based on adsorption. It was used as one of the ingredients in cosmetics, toothpastes, and brushes. Activated charcoal also finds application in health care technologies. The shampoo was prepared and tested for various parameters such as physical appearance, pH, and percentage of solid contents, dirt dispersion, cleaning action, surface tension, and detergency ability.