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PUBLISHER : ANANDI HEALCARE LLP,WASHIM-444505
CHIEF EDITOR : Dr. Prashant Sakharkar
COPYRIGHT : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND HERBAL TECHNOLOGY
STARTING YEAR : 2023
SUBJECT : MEDICAL SCIENCES
LANGUAGE : ENGLISH
PUBLICATION FORMAT : ONLINE
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Author Name: Pradnya Kakekar *, Sarfaraz Kazi, Sanjay K. Bais
Email: latneharshali@gmail.com
College: Fabtech College of Pharmacy, Sangola, Maharashtra 3257-3269
Rice has long been known to offer skin-healing properties. Rice, derived from the cuticle found between the rice and husk of paddy, contains the embryo and endosperm of Oryza sativa, a member of the Gramineae family One food processing by-product that might be used in cosmetic formulas is rice water. However, scientific evidence supporting its role in skincare products remains limited. The aim of this study is to design and develop a formulation containing rice water, while evaluating its biological properties, specifically its anti-aging and antioxidant effects. In vitro tests showed that rice water demonstrated significant antioxidant activity and elastase inhibition. The formulation containing 96% rice water was found to be biocompatible with human skin and exhibited appropriate cosmetic properties. They are beneficial for smooth, shiny hair. Shine, hair strength, and the ability to clean hair without the use of chemicals while preserving the pH of the scalp. An Important advantage of rice water for hair care is its ability to promote hair growth, with visible results in a short period. By protecting hair from damage and providing a protein boost, rice water supports faster hair growth and overall hair health.
Anti-aging, antioxidant activity, hair growth, rice water, pH, Formulation, Hair strength, Skin care, cosmetic, antioxidant, Human skin, biological feature