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2016 | Book

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The Chemistry and Applications of Sustainable Natural Hair Products

Authors: Kalyani Barve, Apurva Dighe

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Book Series : SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science

Part of: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik"

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This book investigates the relationship between phytoconstituents and properties in specific plants, such as Hibiscus rosa sinesis, Cuscuta reflexa, Citrullus colocynthis, Nardostachys jatamansi and Ocimum gratissimum, that are used in hair care products including shampoos, conditioners, dyes, and oils. It explains the impact of these materials on the growth, structure, appearance, and health of hair. It also explores how the chemistry of certain plants from sustainable sources is exploited for use in hair products and nutraceuticals. Additionally, the authors include information on ingredients used for formulating 'green' hair products that treat common conditions such as canities, dandruff and alopecia.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Hair
Abstract
This chapter gives an overview of the anatomy and functioning of hair. It also provides information on the importance of hair as fashion statement. To modify ones looks, people try different cosmetics not just on the skin but also for hair. Most of the hair cosmetics available today have all harmful synthetic chemicals into them. So there’s a need to look out for safe cosmetics which could be provided only from natural sources like plants.
Kalyani Barve, Apurva Dighe
Chapter 2. Hair Oils
Abstract
We are exposed to lots of chemicals from our environment either knowingly or unknowingly. These chemicals enter our body and induce damage to different organs. One such organ affected is the hair. Damage to hair, weakens them and causes hair fall. In order to reverse this damage, the nourishment to hair has to be reinstated which is possible by increasing blood circulation to the scalp and also by massaging with oils that provide external nutrients. This chapter provides a list of plant drugs that can be incorporated in hair oils, along with their beneficial effects for hair.
Kalyani Barve, Apurva Dighe
Chapter 3. Hair Shampoo
Abstract
Regular use of soap or foam forming agents gives a satisfaction of cleaning one’s body. The same is applicable for the scalp to more or less extent, the only difference being in the frequency of using such agents for cleaning. Cleansing agents for scalp and hair are termed as shampoos. Shampoos are used at least two-three times a week for washing hair. The foam-ability is imparted by surfactants. These surfactants have lot of side effects and hence the chapter provides information on plant sources which could be used as alternative surfactants. Few plant drugs having benefits of removing lice or dandruff, healing of scalp wounds are described which may be incorporated in shampoos.
Kalyani Barve, Apurva Dighe
Chapter 4. Hair Conditioner
Abstract
Nowadays the use of hair products to modify the look has become unavoidable. Hair products like shampoos, hairstyling gels, straight iron, curling iron etc. induce damage to the hair follicle as well as the hair shaft making them brittle, dry and causing split ends. One way of treating this is to stop the use of these harmful hair products or another way is to restore hair shine and softness by replenishing the lost/damaged sebum and keratin from the hair. This can be done with the use of conditioners. In this chapter few natural sources which can be used as hair conditioners along with their chemistry are described.
Kalyani Barve, Apurva Dighe
Chapter 5. Hair Colours/Dyes
Abstract
Hair dyes have been used since ages to modify hair color and hence ones looks. It is also used to hide the greys as it comforts an individual. This chapter provides information on the chemistry of plant drugs which could be used as hair dyes or as hair colors and the benefits offered by the same if used in hair cosmetics.
Kalyani Barve, Apurva Dighe
Metadata
Title
The Chemistry and Applications of Sustainable Natural Hair Products
Authors
Kalyani Barve
Apurva Dighe
Copyright Year
2016
Electronic ISBN
978-3-319-29419-3
Print ISBN
978-3-319-29417-9
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29419-3