HERBAL SHAMPOO- A REVIEW

Kanchan B. Ghatge*, Sadhana V. Pujari and Prajakta S. Pujari

ABSTRACT

Shampoos are the cosmetics preparations meant for cleansing the hair by removal of the dirt grease from the hair shaft and scalp. The aim of the present investigation was to formulate and evaluate herbal shampoo containing natural ingredients with an emphasis on safety and efficacy, which will avoid the risk posed by chemical ingredients. There are wide range of Synthetic Shampoos available in the market. Various drugs are used for the pre mixture of cosmetics Shampoo. Such drugs shows different side effects such as hair loss, high scaling, Scratching, discomfort, nausea and headache. The main objective of this study was to eliminate harmful synthetic ingredient from shampoo formulation and substitute them with safe natural ingredients. It clears sebum, dirt, dandruff, promotes hair growth, strengthens, and darkens the hair. Moreover, it also acts as a conditioning agent and performs all these actions without affecting or damaging hair. By using herbal natural extracts of Hibiscus Rosasinensis (Hibiscus), Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi), Azadirachta Indica (Neem), Murraya koenigii (Curry Leaves), Sapindus Mukorossi (Reetha), Acacia Concinna (Shikakkai), Trigonella Foenum Graecum (Fenugreek Seeds), Aloe Barbadensis Miller (Aloevera), Flaxseed, Rice water we can reduce the side effects of Synthetic Shampoo. By using herbal natural extracts we can reduce the side effects of shampoo and Herbal shampoo is safer than synthetic shampoo.

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