DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO USING MULTIPLE HERBAL EXTRACTS
Sridevi V1*, Sunitha M2, Hussain B2, Moulika M2, Divya CH2, Sowmya A
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, KLR Pharmacy College, Palwancha, Telangana 507115, India. 2 KLR Pharmacy College, Palwancha, Telangana 507115, India
Dandruff, primarily caused by the fungal infection Malassezia furfur, cannot be fully eliminated but can be effectively controlled. This study aims to formulate and evaluate a polyherbal anti-dandruff shampoo that not only cleans dirt and dandruff but also enhances hair softness, luster, and growth. The formulation eliminates harmful chemical ingredients that damage hair, replacing them with beneficial herbs such as Neem, Bhringraj, Shikakai, Tulsi, Aloe vera, Lemon juice, Ginger, Curry leaves, and Hibiscus. These ingredients collectively create an effective anti-dandruff shampoo that provides smooth, shiny hair and promotes hair growth. The prepared shampoo was subjected to various evaluation parameters, including visual inspection, pH, viscosity, dirt dispersio n, surface tension, foaming ability, foam stability, antidandruff efficacy, and stability studies. The primary goal of this study is to develop and assess an anti-dandruff shampoo that addresses various hair issues without using harmful chemicals. Dandruff is a common scalp disorder caused by the yeast Pityrosporum, which leads to flaky scalp conditions. While dandruff cannot be completely eradicated, it can be managed and controlled with proper hair care products. Shampoos are essential for removing oils, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants, and other contaminants that accumulate in hair. In this study, herbal anti-dandruff shampoos were formulated using natural ingredients like Lemon Grass Oil, Neem oil, Henna, and Aloe Vera gel. The formulated shampoos were evaluated based on visual inspection, pH, viscosity, percentage of solid contents, dirt dispersion, surface tension, foaming ability, and foam stability. The main objective was to eliminate harmful synthetic ingredients from anti-dandruff shampoo formulations and substitute them with safe, natural alternatives. This approach ensures an effective, safe, and natural solution for dandruff and hair care
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