Iran-Made Nanoparticles Used in Production of Anti-Itch, Dandruff Shampoos

By producing a wide range of advanced nanomaterials, including selenium nanoparticles, zinc oxide, and silver colloid, the knowledge-based company has succeeded in developing innovative products that are used in various industries, including cosmetics, textiles, and plastics.

The company's production capacity is two tons per month for zinc oxide nanoparticles and a hundred tons per month for silver colloid.

Among the company's products is selenium disulfide nanoparticles which is produced in colloidal form and used in the shampoo industry. Unlike the common powder samples on the market, the colloidal form and nanometer dimensions of this product have significantly increased its effectiveness. This feature has reduced the amount of this substance used in the production line by one-fifth.

The use of selenium disulfide nanoparticles in shampoos creates anti-dandruff and anti-itch properties in the hair.

Another notable product of this company is a disinfectant solution called NanoCleania, which is produced by using silver nanoparticles and zinc oxide. This product, which has also received approval from the Food and Drug Administration of Iran can be used to disinfect hands and various surfaces.

In a relevant development in 2023, another knowledge-based company in Iran had succeeded in producing a shampoo by using the natural extracts of herbal plants whose formulation includes just nearly 5% of chemicals.

“Our company is a producer of anti-dandruff and anti-hair loss herbal shampoos which are marketed under the Herdouk brand,” Assadi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company, told ANA. 

“In general, our research and development department, after conducting research and using the reference books of Iranian traditional medicine professors, has been able to produce four different herbal products. One of the most prominent products is a new shampoo which consists of 40 herbs and is used for all types of hair. Also, we have produced seven herbs shampoo for normal hair, lavender shampoo for dry hair and Aloe vera shampoo for oily hair,” the technologist added.

Assadi noted that herbal essences are used in the shampoos produced by other companies “but we use herbal plants’ extracts in our shampoos”.

“Therefore, 95% of ingredients of our products are completely plant-based in a way that based on the analysis of active product testing, less than 5% of chemicals are used in their formulation,” the managing director of the knowledge-based company said.

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