Heavy Metal and Characterization Study on Momordica Charantia and Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Extraction Formulation Herbs Shampoo
March 2021
in “
Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
”
Studysummary In this study, researchers analyzed a herbal shampoo containing Momordica charantia extract and Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis, noting it could support collagen development and hair growth. The shampoo, tailored to various hair and scalp conditions, was confirmed free of certain harmful heavy metals. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
This study analyzed a herbal shampoo formulation containing Momordica charantia and Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis extracts, known for their high vitamin C and amino acid content, which promote hair growth and scalp health. The shampoo was designed to avoid harmful ingredients found in commercial products. It had a natural pH of 7.0, viscosity of 1190 cP, and density of 1.49 g/cm³. Heavy metal analysis using ICP-OES showed no detectable levels of arsenic, cadmium, lead, nickel, or chromium, indicating the shampoo's safety for consumer use.
