Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL HAIR OIL USING GUAVA LEAVES

Payal Pilaji*, Priyanka Machigar, Vedika Mhatre, Aishwarya More, Kavish Pagaria, Saurabh Pandey and Sahil Patil

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Abstract

Malassezia furfur is the fungus that causes dandruff. To prevent this dandruff, there are many herbal oils and herbal shampoos available on the market. The research paper is all about the formulation and evaluation of herbal oils made from plant materials such as camphor, almond oil, coconut oil, fenugreek, aloevera pulp, jasmine, and guava leaves. The study's primary objective was to treat hair issues such as dandruff, improve scalp blood circulation, and promote natural hair growth by maintaining the normal function of the sebaceous gland. Herbal oil is also used to prevent dandruff and split ends. The herbal oil formulation assessed a number of parameters, such as saponification, pH, acid value, and other elements. Herbal hair oil formulations are natural; they do not have any other side effects as compared to synthetic oil. A primary skin irritability test was carried out to check the irritability of oil. Camphor acts as an antibacterial and antidandruff agent and is also good for improving blood circulation. In this research, we have mixed camphor with coconut oil, and when we massage it on the scalp, it removes excessive dryness and controls dandruff. The oil was prepared according to the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia.

Keywords: Camphor, Herbal oil, Dandruff, Guava leaves.