Design and development of antiperspirant formulation from natural extract: An overview

Abstract

Antiperspirants are typically applied to the under arms, to prevent or reduce perspiration and odour, providing comfort and confidence to individuals. Antiperspirants are one of the most commonly used cosmetics with millions of people applying them to their axillae regularly. Aluminium salts are commonly used as antiperspirants which increase alzhimer’s disease, breast and prostate cancer and, contact dermatitis. As a result plant extract with antibacterial properties are useful. Herbal cosmetics products are believed to have effectiveness and inherent acceptability due to their wide spread use in everyday life while avoiding negative effects associated with synthetic products. The natural plant extracts like helps to avoid the adverse effects caused by chemicals and offer a promising avenue for developing effective and safe antiperspirant formulations.