Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF LIQUID HERBAL SHAMPOO

Akshada A. Girase*, Javesh K. Patil, Ragini K. Harsola, Durga M. Jadhav and Sunil P. Pawar

Abstract

Herbal Shampoo is a cosmetic preparation which uses herbs and it is meant for washing of hair and scalp just like a regular shampoo. The herbal shampoo was formulated using natural ingredients like Piper betel (Betel leaf), Azadirachta indica (Neem), Acacia concinna (Shikakai), Spindus mokorossi (Reetha), Aloe barbadensis (Aloevera). The formulation at laboratory scale was done and evaluated for number of parameter to ensure its safety and efficacy. Two formulations were prepared i.e. F1 and F2 and the evaluation parameter was studied like Physical appearance, Foam stability, Wetting test, etc. Formulation-2 has shown good viscosity, wetting ability, good physical appearance as compared to other formulations.

Keywords: Herbal Shampoo, Betel leaf, Neem, Shikakai, Reetha, Evaluation.