Herbal Shampoo: A Comprehensive Overview

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 02 | Page : 15 21
    By

    Uma Kumari,

  • Kamalesh Mistry,

  • Dhananjay Mistry,

  • Komal Maliwal,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Mewar University, Gangrar, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Mewar University, Gangrar, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India
  3. Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Mewar University, Gangrar, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India
  4. Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Mewar University, Gangrar, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

Shampoo is a cosmetic product designed mainly to use surfactants to clean away grease, dirt, and skin flakes from hair safely when used as intended. Today, shampoo not only cleanses the hair and scalp, but also helps stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss. To achieve these goals, the shampoo industry incorporates a range of chemical additives that may present risks to consumers. It also acts as a conditioning agent, performing all these functions without causing harm or damage to the hair. The shampoo was crafted using extracts from aloe vera, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (hibiscus), Emblica officinalis (amla), Acacia concinna (shikakai), Sapindus indica (soapnut), Azadirachta indica (neem), Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenukgreek seeds), and essential oils (lavender, tea tree, or rosemary). Evaluations of sensory characteristics. The result indicated that this product could serve as a suitable natural option for cleaning and caring of hair.

Keywords: Herbal shampoo, aloe vera, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (hibiscus), Emblica officinalis (amla), Acacia concinna (shikakai), Sapindus indica (soapnut), Azadirachta indica (neem), Trigonella foenumgraecum (fenukgreek seeds), essential oils (lavender, tea tree, or rosemary)

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy ]

How to cite this article:
Uma Kumari, Kamalesh Mistry, Dhananjay Mistry, Komal Maliwal. Herbal Shampoo: A Comprehensive Overview. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy. 2025; 12(02):15-21.
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Uma Kumari, Kamalesh Mistry, Dhananjay Mistry, Komal Maliwal. Herbal Shampoo: A Comprehensive Overview. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy. 2025; 12(02):15-21. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjopc/article=2025/view=208685


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Volume 12
Issue 02
Received 04/04/2025
Accepted 12/04/2025
Published 24/04/2025
Publication Time 20 Days
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