Poly Herbal Shampoo Formulation: Its Pharmacological Value And Characterization

Abstract

The growing need for natural and chemical free hair products has led to the formulation of poly herbal shampoos. Poly herbal shampoos are infused with extracts of herbal ingredients. They have positive and long lasting effects on hair. Poly herbal shampoos are safe, healthy and more economical for hair health and complications as compared to chemically synthesized commercial shampoos that have more side effects. The current research work was aimed to formulate the three different formulas of poly herbal shampoo by using different concentration of five selected plants such as Sapindus mukorossi (Sapindaceae), Salvadora persica (Salvadoraceae), Grewia tenax (Malvaceae), Berberis lycium (Berberidaceae), and Phyllanthus emblica (Phyllanthaceae) belonging to five different families. The chosen parts of selected plants for the synthesis of poly herbal shampoos were fruit (80%) and wood (20%). Out of five plants, fruits of four plants such as Sapindus mukorossi, Salvadora persica, Grewia tenax and Phyllanthus emblica were utilized to make the poly herbal shampoos. Wood of only one plant such as Berberis lycium was used. This study used a systematic methodology to measure the chosen plants' possible effects on hair health and hair disorders. Different laboratory evaluations including total phenolic contents, antioxidant activities, antimicrobial activity, organoleptic properties, skin irritation test, wet time test, evaluation of solid contents, foaming ability/ stability test, conditioning test, combing test, dirt dispersion test, pH test were performed and obtained positive results for its use in cosmetic industry.

Keywords: Poly Herbal Shampoo, Sapindus Mukorossi, Salvadora Persica, Grewia Tenax, Berberis Lycium,Phyllanthus Emblica, Labortary Evaluations