Application of Plant Surfactants as Cleaning Agents in Shampoo Formulations
March 2023
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Studysummary In this study, extracts from Chenopodium quinoa, Glycine max, and Malpighia emarginata demonstrated stability, low toxicity, and effective cleaning potential as surfactants in shampoo formulations, showing performance similar to or better than commercial shampoos in terms of surface and interfacial tension and sebum removal.
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The study investigates the use of plant surfactants from Chenopodium quinoa, Glycine max, and Malpighia emarginata in shampoo formulations, emphasizing their eco-friendly and hypoallergenic properties. These natural surfactants demonstrated stability, low toxicity, and effective cleaning potential, with surface tension reduction to 27.1–31.7 mN/m and interfacial tension to 5.4–7.3 mN/m. The formulations maintained standard ranges for various properties and showed sebum removal capacity comparable to or better than commercial shampoos. The study suggests that these plant-derived surfactants could effectively replace synthetic surfactants, offering benefits for sensitive skin and environmental sustainability.
