Abstract

NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR HAIR CARE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF HERBAL HAIR OIL

Sigilipelli Nikitha*, Dr. Ravi Prakash Degala, Singampalli Priyanka, Settipogu Ashok

Abstract

Hair plays a vital role in the personality of human and for their care we use lots of cosmetic products. Herbal formulations always have activity and comparatively lesser or no side effects with synthetic. This study aimed at reviewing the importance of polyherbal hair oil for the treatment of common hair problems such as baldness, alopecia, hair fall, gray hair, dryness, and most common dandruff. The various herbal ingredients are used in the formulation are: Amla, Almond, Garlic, Mehendi powder, Neem, Castor oil, Arendal oil, Curry leaves, Coconut oil. All ingredients provide essential nutrients such as vitamin, antioxidant, protein, terpenoids, and many essential oils to maintain normal function of sebaceous glands. The concept of beauty and cosmetics is as ancient as mankind and civilization. So, they use various beauty products that have herbs to look charming and young. Herbal cosmetics are now-a-days widely used by the common people because of concept of fewer side effects and with a better safety and security profile.

Keywords: Cosmetics, Herbs, Herbal hair oil, evaluation, formulation, viscosity, acid value, saponification value, physiochemical parameters.