Formulación de champú en barra orgánico para disminuir la caída del cabello

Abstract

The aim of the present work was to formulate an organic shampoo stick to reduce hair loss, which was made from hydroalcoholic extracts of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), nettle (Urtica dioica) and horsetail (Equisetum myriochaetum); and essential oils of rosemary, mint (Mentha piperita) and lemon (Citrus limon). An experimental, descriptive and cross-sectional research design was used in this study, for which the effectiveness of the product was determined in volunteers who used the shampoo for more than three weeks, to whom a questionnaire was applied which allowed to know if there was a control of hair loss. The shampoo was made after making several formulations to improve its stability and appearance, in addition, several physical, chemical and microbiological tests were carried out. On the other hand, phytochemical tests were carried out on each extract to determine the presence of metabolites such as: quinones, triterpenes, steroids, phenolic compounds, tannins, flavonoids, amino acids and anthocyanins. Three formulations were made until the final product was obtained, which met the standards required in quality control, having an adequate appearance and pH according to what the scalp needs, while the microbiological analysis showed the absence of pathogenic microorganisms. As a result, a remarkable efficacy of the shampoo was obtained in hair loss control, effective decrease of dandruff and oil and improvement of its appearance. It was concluded that the hydroalcoholic extracts used in the production of shampoo, control hair loss due to their natural properties, so that it is important to raise awareness about the use of natural products and thus avoid cosmetic products with chemical substances that damage the scalp and promote hair loss.