Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL HAIR OIL

Kshitij M. Hatgaonkar*, Tejas V. Wade, Nutan D. Rathod, Shivam V. Kshirsagar, Gauri P. Uplenchwar and Om U. Chiddarwar

Abstract

For the mankind, Beauty and Body care are as old as our civilization. So are the herbal products. In modern day, Herbal products are a coalition of pharmaceutical products and bio active ingredients. The focus of this study is the formulation and evaluation of Herbal hair oil. This hair oil is formulated by utilizing botanicals like Bhringraj, Hibiscus, Neem, Brahmi, Camphor, Sesame oil, Coconut oil, Jasmine oil and Amla. Aiming to strengthen, nourish and promote Fast hair growth and address Hair fall concerns. In this research Poly-herbal hair oil is prepared using leaves, roots, fruits, steam/ alcoholic extracts, oil and fresh plants. The formulated oil undergoes Physical, Phytochemical and Biological evaluation. Also, general characterization. From this study it was found that hair oil provides essential nutrients for the Hair follicles and Sebaceous glands. As evidenced by the parameters like Irritation test, pH test, Specific gravity, Viscosity test, Sensitivity test, Phytochemical screening, Acid value and Saponification values. And within acceptable standards. This ‘Poly herbal hair oil exhibits superior results. Suggesting its efficiency in preventing dandruff, reversing graying, enhancing lustre and promoting hair growth.

Keywords: Hair-Growth, Polyherbal hair oil, Anti-Hair fall, Antidandruff, Phytochemicals.