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Issue: Vol. 51 No. 10 (2026): JOURNAL OF MILITARY PHARMACO-MEDICINE No.10 - 2026
Section: Articles
DOI: 10.56535/jmpm.v51i10.2339
Date Published: 28/10/2026
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Trinh, B. N., Ngo, G. T., Pham, L. M., & Tran, T. H. Y. (2026). FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF AN EMULSION-BASED SHAMPOO CONTAINING BAICAPIL, BIOTIN AND CAFFEINE. Journal of Military Pharmaco-medicine, 51(10), 123-133. https://doi.org/10.56535/jmpm.v51i10.2339

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF AN EMULSION-BASED SHAMPOO CONTAINING BAICAPIL, BIOTIN AND CAFFEINE

Bao Ngoc Trinh1, Giao Thong Ngo1, Le Minh Pham2, Thi Hai Yen Tran1,
1 HaNoi University of Pharmacy
2 University of science and Technology of Hanoi

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Abstract

Objectives: To formulate an emulsion-based shampoo containing baicapil, biotin and caffeine, as well as to evaluate its physicochemical properties and hair-care capabilities. Methods: This was an in vivo experimental study design. The shampoo was prepared using a hot emulsification method; evaluations covered stability, hair-smoothing ability, hair surface morphology, and hair growth-promoting potential in experimental mice. Results: The formulated emulsion shampoo maintained homogeneity for up to 28 days under accelerated ageing conditions (40°C, 75% relative humidity); it resulted in a significantly lower combing work (29.49mJ) compared to the untreated control (60.36mJ); improved hair surface morphology; and promoted hair follicle development in mice by day 7 compared to the base shampoo. Conclusion: The formulated emulsion shampoo smooths and improves the hair surface and demonstrates potential for promoting hair growth in an experimental mouse model.

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Shampoo, Hair care, Emulsifier, Thickening agent

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