A Short Communication on Formulation and Evaluation of Depilatories

    January 2013
    A. Elumalai, G. Prakash Yoganandam
    TLDR Depilatories use chemicals to weaken hair for easy removal.
    The document reviewed the formulation and evaluation of depilatories, which are cosmetic products used for hair removal. It highlighted the use of active ingredients like calcium thioglycolate or potassium thioglycolate, which function by breaking down disulfide bonds in keratin, thereby weakening the hair for easy removal. The focus was on the design and assessment criteria for these depilatory formulations.
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