FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL SHAMPOO USING PIPER BETLE, MUSSAENDA FRONDOSA AND HIBISCUS ROSA SINENSIS

Dandruff is a common disorder caused by Candida albicans and Malassezia globosa, which affects the scalp condition. Shampoos are cosmetic products used in daily life for the removal of dirt, oil, and dandruff. The aim of the study is to formulate and evaluate herbal anti-dandruff shampoo using Piper betel, Mussaenda frondosa, and Hibiscus rosa sinensis. Synthetic shampoos contain harsh chemicals, detergents, and preservatives,which may cause adverse effects on hair, like dryness, itching, scalp irritation, and long-term hair fall. Herbal shampoos are the natural alternatives to synthetic cleansers, formulated using plant extracts, essential oils, and botanical minerals. The main objective of the study is to eradicate harmful synthetic ingredients from herbal shampoo and replace them with safe natural ingredients. We have used maceration and decoction methods for extraction and performed the phytochemical screening for individual extracts. Further, the formulation of viscous liquid shampoo was done at laboratory scale and evaluated for a number of parameters to ensure its safety and efficacy. The formulated herbal shampoo shows good froth stability, detergency, and good dirt dispersion, with optimal PH. It also has an anti-dandruff property. This study successfully demonstrated the formulation and evaluation of a herbal shampoo using naturally derived ingredients.