TLDR Plant surfactants from quinoa and soybeans are effective, safe, and eco-friendly for shampoos.
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.
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