International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 13 Issue: 01 | Jan 2026
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FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL BASE HAIRREMOVALCREAM A. Vasanthan1*, N. Nisha Shakshi2, M. Pavithra3, R. Piruthika4 1, Associate Professor, Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College of Pharmacy, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu (India) 2, 3, 4 B. Pharm, Students, Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College of Pharmacy, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu (India)
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ABSTRACT- The present investigation focused on the formulation and evaluation of an herbal hair removal cream prepared using natural and cosmetic-grade ingredients to achieve efficient depilation with minimal skin irritation. Sodium hydroxide served as the depilatory agent responsible for hair removal. Beeswax and cetostearyl alcohol were incorporated to impart suitable consistency, stability, and emollient characteristics to the formulation. Glycerine was included as a moisturizing agent to retain skin hydration, while methyl paraben was used as a preservative to enhance shelf life. Herbal components such as turmeric, neem, tulsi, and ginger were added due to their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and skinprotective properties. Jasmine oil was incorporated to provide a pleasant fragrance and improve consumer acceptability. The prepared cream was evaluated for parameters including physical appearance, pH, homogeneity, spread ability, stability, and hair removal efficiency. The results demonstrated satisfactory depilatory activity, good stability, and favourable skin compatibility, indicating that the developed formulation is a safe, effective, and skin-friendly herbal hair removal product. Key words: Herbal hair removal cream, depilatory formulation, sodium hydroxide, beeswax, cetostearyl alcohol, turmeric, neem, tulsi, ginger, glycerine, jasmine oil, methyl paraben.(1)
INTRODUCTION Hair is a fine, flexible filament that develops from follicles located within the skin and represents one of the fastest growing tissues in the human body. It is primarily composed of keratin, a fibrous structural protein that constitutes approximately 88% of hair and is rich in the amino acid cysteine and sulphur. Keratin contributes to the strength, resilience, and protective function of hair and exhibits resistance to water and various chemical agents. The mechanical strength of hair is mainly attributed to disulfide bonds formed between cysteine residues, where sulphur atoms create strong linkages that enhance hair stability. Hair growth follows a repetitive biological cycle consisting of three distinct phases-anagen, catagen, and telogen-during which hair undergoes active growth, regression, and eventual shedding.(2)
Hair growth phases: Hair growth occurs in a repetitive cycle within the hair follicles and progresses through four major stages: anagen (growth phase), catagen (transitional phase), telogen (resting phase), and exogen (shedding phase). The anagen phase represents the active growth stage and is the longest phase of the hair cycle, lasting approximately 2 to 7 years. During this period, hair grows continuously as the follicles receive an adequate supply of nutrients through the bloodstream. Following the anagen phase is the catagen phase, a brief transitional stage that typically lasts for about 2 to 3 weeks. In this phase, hair growth ceases, and the hair follicle gradually detaches from its nourishing blood supply. The telogen phase, also known as the resting phase, lasts for around 3 months. During this stage, hair growth remains inactive, and the hair shaft becomes weaker as it prepares for shedding. The final stage, known as the exogen phase, is considered a part of the telogen phase and lasts approximately 2 to 5 months. During this period, old hair is shed from the scalp while new hair begins to develop within the follicles to replace the lost strands.(3)
Function of hair: Hair performs several important functions in the human body. Some of the functions are protection, sensory, regulation, expression.
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