Preparation and Evalution of SLS Free Herbal Toothpaste

Abstract

The goal of the research is to create toothpaste that is free of SLS in order to lessen the negative impacts that SLS can have. In current scenario, in oral dental care with use of herbal toothpaste containing natural ingredients are more acceptable in public belief than chemical based synthetic formulations due to their safety and efficacy in reducing dental caries, and preventing other dental issues to which this generation is prone to. It is observed that surfactant can be harmful if taken in excess and has been connected to cancer, neurotoxicity, skin irritation, organ toxicity, and endocrine disruption. We have identified natural surfactants in this work that may be useful in toothpaste formulations instead of SLS. Therefore, we are using its alternative Sodium methyl cocoyl Taurate. We use ingredients in this formulation that have not previously been used in any other study endeavor, including Sodium methyl cocoyl Taurate, Babool powder, Camphor powder, clove oil, and Ginger extract. This work is also comprised of the extraction process of these natural surfactants along with evaluation parameters. [1] In addition to this formulation based on herbs, a comparative analysis of previously available herbal toothpastes was conducted to gain insight into critical physical parameters such as pH, stability, extrudability, spreadability, foamability, and homogeneity that are necessary to create a successful, stable, and more effective formulation. [2] This study compares and assesses herbal toothpaste with commercial toothpaste. [2] This study shows that, when compared to commercially available herbal formulations, the effectiveness of our herbal-based toothpaste formulation with natural constituents is comparable. Our Aim is to prepare and evaluate SLS free Herbal Toothpaste.