Thickening capacity of Triumfetta lappula L mucilage in shampoo formulation

Abstract

Plant mucilage constitute a viable alternative to reduce dependence on inorganic products that are unfriendly to the environment, which the scientific
community must promote to develop new products. The aim was to evaluate mucilage obtained from Triumfetta lappula, as a thickener in a shampoo
formula. Prior to the extraction of the mucilage by hydration, phytochemical screening was carried out, which identified the presence of secondary
metabolites through rapid coloring and precipitation reactions; and the viscosity of the mucilage (thickening material) was determined using a digital rheometer. For the shampoo, an experimental design of three factors at two levels was used, assessed with the viscosity response variable, and tabulated with the Statgraphics Centurion XV statistical software and foam control by test tube test. The mucilage contains tannins, alkaloids, and triterpenes important as
antimicrobials; Its ability to absorb water forms a thick material of 1170 mPa.s, which as an ingredient in the shampoo allowed an average value of apparent
viscosity of 1176 mPa.s and an average value of viscosity in the best treatment (T2) of 1530 mPa.s at pH 6.8; values that are within the viscosity range for
commercial shampoos. Triumfetta lappula mucilage with the presence of alkaloids, tannins and triterpenes used as a natural thickener, emollient,
moisturizing and antibacterial in a shampoo formula, offers satisfactory results that enable new lines of research for formulations of personal care products
with important application projections. immediate.