FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF A NOVEL POLYHERBAL HAIR TONIC SHAMPOO

Divya B. R.*, T. Tamizh Mani, Vageesh Revadigar, L. Shiju, Pavithra T.

ABSTRACT

This study reports the formulation and evaluation of a novel polyherbal hair tonic shampoo prepared from five
herbal extracts. The formulations (F1–F5) were assessed for physicochemical properties, pH, viscosity, foam
stability, solid content, dirt dispersion, antimicrobial activity, and stability. Results showed all formulations had
acceptable quality parameters with effective cleansing ability. Antimicrobial studies confirmed significant activity
against Staphylococcus aureus, particularly in F4 and F5. Stability testing validated long-term consistency, F4
being the most stable. Overall, the developed formulations, especially F4, can be considered safe, effective, and
natural alternatives to synthetic shampoos.

Keywords: Polyherbal shampoo, hair tonic, physicochemical evaluation, antimicrobial activity, stability studies.