Evaluation of Shampoos Containing Silicone Quaternary Microemulsion.
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2011-03
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This study aimed to characterize properties and to evaluate conditioning performance providence
of shampoos containing various concentrations, i.e., 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 %w/w, of silicone quaternary
microemulsion. The results indicated that all samples were clear yellowish liquids with good
odor. Addition of silicone quaternary microemulsion in the investigated formulation did not
markedly affect the characteristics of the obtained shampoos, except viscosity. Their averaged pH
values were in the range of 6.59-7.17 which were acceptable according to TIS 162-2541. All
samples provided stable foam, surface tension reduction and low viscosity with Newtonian flow.
Under a light microscope, the cuticle arrangement of five tresses washed by the studied shampoos
seemed to be better than their counterpart tresses before washing. However, no obvious difference
on the cuticle arrangement of the tresses after washing by the identical manner with different
shampoos was observed. Most of 50 referees rated and scored that the tress washed with shampoo
containing 1%w/w silicone quaternary microemulsion provided the highest conditioning
performance, i.e., smooth and softness, via contacting. It could be concluded that silicone
quaternary microemulsion was able to be incorporated with the investigated shampoo formulation
as an effective hair-conditioning agent.
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Hair, Microemulsion, Shampoo, Silicone quaternary microemulsion
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Boonme Prapaporn, Pakpayat Natthida, Yotmanee Kanokwan, Kunlawijitrungsee Sarinnart, Maneenuan Duangkhae. Evaluation of Shampoos Containing Silicone Quaternary Microemulsion. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2011 Mar; 1(1): 59-63.