An itchy scalp and flakiness are the hallmark signs of dandruff condition, but it may also cause other symptoms like greasy patches on the scalp and tingling skin. Underlying causes of dandruff include dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis, sensitivity to hair products and the growth of a specific type of fungus that lives on the scalp.
Washing the hairs with Anti-dandruff shampoos is one of the best ways to control dandruff. The anti-dandruff ingredient used in the shampoo plays a vital role to control dandruffs. There are many anti-dandruff ingredients used, but one of the most effective anti-dandruff ingredient is Zinc Pyrithione 50% to control dandruff. To preserve Zinc pyrithione 50%, we have to add preservatives. But the synthetic preservatives used like MIT is not eco-friendly ingredient. They are carcinogenic and skin sensitizer. To overcome this problem, Kumar organic’s has introduced natural ingredient which is Kopthione natura.
The preservative used in Kopthione natura is natural and derived from natural source. It is water soluble, naturally derived, very mild with low irritation potential. The product is stable at broad pH range and stable at a temperature of 60 degree celcius. This product provides long term protection against both fungi and algae. It doesn’t affect formulation stability when compared to zinc pyrithione 50% with Synthetic preservative.
Hence to conclude, we can say that Kopthione natura is zinc pyrithione 50% with natural preservative is very mild, low irritation potential but has same efficacy and effectiveness as that of zinc pyrithione 50% with synthetic preservative.