Development and standardization parameters of dry shampoo incorporating medicinal plant powders

Abstract

Shampoos are used not only for cleansing purpose but also for imparting gloss to hair and to maintain their manageability. Shampoos are of various types, like powder shampoo, liquid shampoo, lotion shampoo, cream shampoo, jelly shampoo, aerosol shampoo, baby shampoo, specialized shampoo, medicated shampoo, conditioning shampoo liquid herbal shampoo etc. In the present work, the herbal shampoo powder has been developed, by using traditional drugs for hair care. The preparation was formulated using Amla, Ashoka, Bhringraj, and evaluated for organoleptic properties, powder characteristics, foam test evaluation and physical evaluation. However, to improve its quality, product performance, and safety, further development and study was required. The preparations were formulated   & evaluated for organoleptic, powder characteristics, foam test and physical evaluation, stability studies. As the selected drugs have been used since long time as single drug or in combination, present investigation will further help to establish a standard formulation and evaluation parameters, which will enhance  the standardization for quality and purity of dry powder shampoo. Herbal Shampoo is used for cleansing of the hair, conditioning, smoothening of the hair surface, good health of hair, making hair free of dandruff,dirt, grease above all, its safety benefits were studied . The advantage of herbal cosmetic is their non- toxic nature, reduce the allergic reaction.

 The present research work incorporating medicinal plant powders has a definite advantage over chemical shampoo products. The major reason for formulating a dry shampoo was the ease of preparation, cost effectiveness, less susceptibility to bacterial growth, storage for longer duration of time,less damage to the scalp and hair over time, slowing of scalp flaking, eco-friendly, cost price friendly, widely available,made from natural ingredients, less requirement of water.