Project Report

On
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL SHAMPOO

A Dissertation Project Report Submitted to

Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences

Rohtak, Haryana
In the Partial Fulfilment of the Degree

of BACHELOR OF PHARMACY
Batch {2020-2024}

Rao Neki Ram Memorial College Of Pharmacy

Turkapur, Teh. Pataudi, Dist. Gurugram, Haryana

Submitted By :- Supervised By :-
Mr. Toshan Mr. Manish Kumar
B. Pharmacy, 8th Semester Assistant Professor
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Shampoo

submitted by Mr. Toshan ,student of Bachelor of pharmacy final
year [2020-2024] in the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the
award of degree of bachelor of pharmacy is a record of his under
guidance,

Submitted To
Mr. Manish
Kumar Assistant
Professor

DATE :-
PLACE :-

[Student Signature]

[Principal]
 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the project work {Formulation and Evaluation of

Herbal Shampoo} submitted to the Rao Neki Ram Memorial College of
Pharmacy, Turkapur, Gurugram. A record of an original work done by me
under the guidance of Dr. Sujata, Assistant professor Mr. Manish Kumar,
This project work is submitted in the partial fulfillment the requirement for
the award of the Degree of Bachelor Of Pharmacy. The result embodied in
this report has not been submitted to any other university for the award of
any degree or diploma.

Toshan
20-RNRT-51
Rao Neki Ram Memorial College of Pharmacy
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Project is like a combination of theoretical and practical working. On the very

outset of this report, I would like to thank the supreme power of almighty God the
one has always guided us to work in the right direction, further, I would like to
extend my gratitude to Dr. Sujata, Assistant Professor Mr. Manish Kumar.
This would not have possible without her, as all through the course she has guided
me and corrected me at every wrong turn. I extended my gratitude to RAO NEKI
RAM MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, TURKAPUR, GURUGRAM for giving
me this opportunity.
I extended my gratitude to RNRM College for giving me this opportunity. I also
acknowledge with a deep sense of reverence, I gratitude my parents, who have
also supported me morally as well as economically. Last but not least gratitude
goes to all my batchmates and other staff who directly or indirectly helped me to
work on this project. Any omission in this brief acknowledgment does not mean
a lack of gratitude.
 CONTENT

S.No. TOPIC PAGE No.

1 Introduction 1
1.1 Types of Shampoo 2
1.2 Herbal Shampoo 4
1.3 History of Herbal Shampoo 4
1.4 Advantage of herbal Shampoo 4
1.5 Disadvantages of Herbal 5
Shampoo
2 Aim and Objective 6
3 Plan Work 7

4 Literature Survey 8
5 Composition Profile 9
5.1 Neem Powder 9
5.2 Aloe Vera 10
5.3 Amla 11
5.4 Reetha 12
5.5 Liquorice Root 13
5.6 Shikakai 14
5.7 Lemon 15
5.8 Onion 16
5.9 Gelatin 17
5.10 Jasmine Oil 18
6 Method of Preparation of Herbal Shampoo 19

7 Evaluation of Herbal Shampoo 21

8 Result 22
9 Conclusion 24
10 Reference 25
 LIST OF TABLES

S.No. TABLES PAGE No.

1 Material required and uses 19

2 Formulation of Herbal Shampoo 20

3 Result of pH 22

4 Result of appearance 22

5 Result of Formulation of Herbal Shampoo 23

LIST OF FIGURE

S.No. FIGURES PAGE No.

1 Neem Powder 9
2 Aloe Vera 10
3 Amla 11
4 Reetha 12
5 Liquorice root 13
6 Shikakai 14
7 Lemon 15
8 Onion 16
9 Gelatin 17
10 Jasmin Oil 18
11 Formulation of Herbal Shampoo 20
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INTRODUCTION
From ancient time beyond memory, mankind have been borrowing abundantly from nature to care for
their health, skin and hair, as natural ingredients that have preventive, protective and corrective action.
The warehouse of cosmetics, nature provides such versatile natural ingredients that enhance beauty of the
skin and hair.

Hair is one of the external barometers of internal body conditions. Shampooing is the most common
form of hair treatment. The primary function of shampoo is aimed at cleansing of the hair necessitated
due to accumulated sebum, dust, scalp debris etc. Various shampoo formulations are associated with hair
quality, hair care habit and specific problems such as treatment of oily hairs, dandruff and for androgenic
alopecia. Shampoos are liquid, creamy or gel like preparations. The consistency of the preparation
depends on the inclusion of traditional soaps saturated with glycerides and natural or synthetic fatty
alcohols or the thickening agents (e.g. gum, resin and PEG). Indian women use herbals such as shikkakai
and reetha that are natural cleansing agents without harmful effects.

Nowadays natural sources remain attractive primarily when compared to the synthetic one, so herbal
shampoos are popular with the consumer when compared to the synthetic one'

A shampoo is a preparation of a surfactant in a suitable form- liquid, solid or powder- which when
used under the specific conditions will remove surface grease, dirt and skin debris from the hair shaft
without adversely affecting the use of shampoo.(4)

ADVANTAGES

• Shampoo keeps hair silky and smooth. Keeps dirt, dust, oil and pollutants away.
• Shampoo is easy to rinse.
• There is minimum skin and eye irritation.
• Is less toxic.
• It is silently acidic.
• Cause less damage to hair.
• Repairs damage hairs.

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DISADVANTAGES

• Sodium laurate sulphate is commonly used in shampoos which may harm eyes and skin.
• It can cause headaches and vertigo and soreness in the eyes nose, throat and
lungs. TYPES OF SHAMPOO

• Liquid shampoo
Shampoo is typically in the form of a viscous liquid with some exception of waterless solid form such as a
bar. Shampoo was developed to replace soap for cleansing scalp and hair by removing unwanted
sebum, dandruff, environment dust, and residues of hair care products.

• Solid cream shampoo

These are called as lotion shampoos which are modification of clear liquid shampoos Addition of
opacifier such glyceryl monostearate, glycol stearate etc., to the clear liquid shampoo yields solid cream
shampoo.

• Jelly shampoo
This jelly shampoo is high viscous jelly/ liquid type shampoo. Crodasteric CAS-50 TM and sodium
laureth-4 carboxylate provide mild cleansing with rich foam and create a jelly like appearance by
intermolecular interaction.

• Powder shampoo
Powder shampoo is essentially the same as your liquid shampoo, delivered to you without the water, "says
founder Kailey Bradt. on average, liquid shampoos are 80% water and come in large eight-ounce bottles.

• Lotion shampoo
Lotion dosage form which has a soap or detergent that is usually used to clean the hair and scalp; it is often
used as a vehicle for dermatologic agents. (NCL Theasauces/ CDISC)

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• Aerosol foam shampoo

In the aerosol form, the powders comprising the shampoo are dispersed through out pressurized gas inside a
can, when the release is pressed, the pressurized gas and powders inside are released, forming the aerosol that
lands on the head or scalp.

• Specialised shampoo:
Numerous specialized shampoos are available, whether you have oily hair, greasy hair. dry hair, although
people and doctors recommend the use of a specialized shampoo when faced with a hair problem, experts
recommend that you use the shampoo at all times to prevent any hair problem from occurring.

• Conditioning shampoo
Conditioning shampoo makes wash day easier. It is designed to condition hair while thoroughly cleansing, so you'll
have one less step and more time saved without comprising your beauty.

• Antidandruff shampoo
Dandruff shampoo is a specialty shampoo that contains antifungal and antimicrobial ingredients like ciclopirox and
zinc pyrithione to help relieve itching and flaking, buildup, and excess sebum production in your scalp.

• Baby shampoo
Baby shampoo is a hair care product that is used for the removal of oils, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental
pollutants and other contaminant particles that gradually build up in hair; specially formulated for use on
infants and young children by means of substituting chemicals which are less imitating to the eyes than those
commonly found in regular shampoo.

• Two layer shampoo

The surfactants are used to improve the mildness, boost form lather and help thicken shampoos.
Cocamidopropyl betaine is by far the most commonly used secondary surfactant and is the cheapest.

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HERBAL SHAMPOO
Hairs and scalp in our daily life. Herbal shampoos are the cosmetic preparations Shampoos are probably the
most widely used cosmetic products for cleansing that with the use of traditional ayurvedic herbs are meant for
cleansing the hair and scalp just like the regular shampoo. They are used for removal of oils, dandruff, dirt,
environmental pollutions etc Herbal shampoo is type of cosmetic preparation that uses herbs from plants as an
alternative to the synthetic shampoo available in the market. The herbal shampoo is important, as people
nowadays prefer herbal products than chemical ones for they proved to enhance health. The awareness and
need for cosmetics with herbs are on the rise, primarily because it is believed that these products are safe and
free from side effects (1)

History
Indian subcontinent In the Indian subcontinent, a variety of herbs and their are extracts have been used as
shampoos since ancient times. A very effective early shampoo was made by boiling Sapindus with dried Indian
gooseberry (amla) and a selection of other herbs, using the strained extract. Sapindus, also known as
soapberries or soapnuts, a tropical tree widespread in India, is called ksunal. In ancient Indian texts and its fruit
pulp contains saponins which are a natural surfactant. The extract of soapberries creates a lather which Indian
texts called phenaka. It leaves the hair soft, shiny and manageable. Other products used for hair cleansing were
shikakai (Acacia concinna), hibiscus flowers, ritha (Sapindus mukorossi) and arappu (Albizzia amara) Guru Nanak,
the founder and the first Guru of Sikhism, made references to soapberry tree and soap in the 16th century (6)

Cleansing with hair and body massage (champu) during one's daily bath was an indulgence of carly colonial traders
in India. When they returned to Europe, they introduced the newly learned habits, including the hair treatment
they called shampoo.

Advantages:
1. Herbal shampoos are made out of pure and organic ingredients and there are no synthetic additives or surfactants
and are free of any side effects.

2. These shampoos are not tested on animals, unlike synthetic shampoo brands.

3. Are Bio-degradable and earth-friendly.

4. Skin-friendly-never causes irritation to the eyes.

5. Cost friendly - not much expensive.

6. Herbal shampoos for hair fall are devoid of harsh chemicals and toxins and are.

7. Regular usage of herbal shampoos can do wonders for your hair. Your scalp.

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8. Prolonged exposure to harsh UV rays and the sun can damage your hair cuticles.

9. Herbal shampoos for hair growth are formulated to strengthen the hair follicles.

Disadvantages:
1. Herbal drugs have slower effects as compare to allopathic dosage form. Also it requires long term therapy.

2. They are difficult to hide taste and odor.

3. Manufacturing process are the time consuming and complicated.

No pharmacopoeia defines any specific procedure or ingredients to be used in any of herbal cosmetics. (8)

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Aim
• To prepare the herbal hair preparation (Shampoo)
• To evaluate the different parameter of prepared form to see the any significance difference.
• On the basis of literature study, we found that different herbs have beneficial effects on
hair growth and strength. So, we use them as main ingredient in our preparation.

Objective
• To formulate herbal shampoo
• To evaluate herbal shampoo
• The part used for formulation is leave, fruits and roots • To reduce side effects of chemical
formulation
• To improve hair texture
• To darkening the hair colour
• To imparting gloss to hair and to maintain there manageability and oilness for hair.

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Plan of work

1. Literature survey
literature survey on the use of Herbal Shampoo and their market preparation available.

2. Formulation
By using some herbal product like amla, reetha, neem, aleovera, liqorice, onion, lemon and
jasmine we produce the herbal shampoo.

3. Evaluation
For evaluating of our herbal shampoo we run some test like,

• Physical appearance
• Determination of pH
• Determine percent of solid contents
• Dirt dispersion
• Skin sensitization test.

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Literature survey

Shampoo is the most basic cosmetic used for hair, containing antimicrobial agent and other ingredient
commonly used. The main function of shampoo is to clean the hair properly and reduce the dandruff.
A in present work we have formulated onion and eucalyptus oil herbal shampoo for the dry hair. The
most common problem in people is related to the dry. The main object of this present study is to
prepare and evaluate an herbal shampoo and determine physiochemical function that emphasizes on
safety, efficacy and quality of the product herbal shampoo is the nautral haircare product which is use
to remove grease, dirt, dandruff and promote hair growth, strenthness and darkness of the hair. Various
drugs are used for the preparation of cosmetics shampoo.(2)

The objective of this study is to formulate and evaluate herbal shampoo for cosmetic purpose from
herbal ingredient neem powder, amla powder, shikakai powder, reetha powder, aloe vera gel, lemon juice,
onion and gelatin. Herbal shampoo is used to cleansing of the hair also conditioning, smoothing of the
hair surface, good health of hair free of dandruff, dirt grease and lice above all, its safety benefits are
expected. (3)

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COMPOSITION PROFILE

1. NEEM POWDER

Synonyms: nim tree, margosa, aristha, melia

Scientific name: azadirachta indica

Family: meliacea

Biological source; neem consist of almost all the part of the plant which are used as drug of
azadirachta indica. it is also known as margosa, indian lilac and azadirachta indica.

Geographical source; india is native of azadirachta it is also cultivated in Nepal Pakistan Bangladesh
and sri lanka. neem is a fast growing tree that can reach a height of 15-20 m, rarely to 35-40 m. it is
evergreen.(18)

Chemical constitutent; nimbin, azadirachtin,salannin

USES:
• Promote hair health.
• Boost dental and oral health.
• Improve skin health.
• Neem contains chemicals that might help reduce blood sugar levels, heal ulcers in the digestive
tract, prevent pregnancy, kill bacteria.

Figure 1: Neem Powder

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2. ALOE VERA

Scientific name: Aloe barbadensis miller

Synonym: Aloe perfoliata var. vera L, Aloe rubescens DC, Aloe variegataForssk Family: Liliaceae
Biological source: The biological source of aloe is dried latex of leaves of it.
Geographical source: It grows mainly in the dry regions of Africa,Asia, Europe and
America. In India, it is found in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu

Chemical constituents: vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, saponins, salicylic acids and amino
acids.(12)

Uses:

• Calms an itchy scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis is the clinical term for the condition we call dandruff.
• Deep cleans oily hair.
• Strengthens and repairs hair strands.
• Heals burns. Due to its soothing, moisturizing, and cooling properties, aloe vera is often used to
treat burns.
• Improves digestive health.
• Promotes oral health.

Figure 2: Aloe vera

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3. AMLA

Synonyms; Emblica, Indian goose berry, amla.

Family; Phyllanthusemblica

Biological Source; This consists of dried, as well as fresh fruits of the plants
Emblicaofficinialis Gaerth (Phyllanthusemblica Linn.) belong to family Euphorbiaceae.

Geographical Source; It is a small or medium sized tree found in all deciduous forests of India. It is
also found in Sri Lanka and Myanmar. The leaves are feathery with small oblong pinnately arranged
leaflets. The tree is characteristic greenish-grey and with smooth bark.
Chemical constituent; ellagic acid, chebulinic acid, apeigenin, quercetin, corilagin, leutolin, etc.(17)

Uses;

• Promotes immune function. Amla juice is a great source of vitamin C, which is a water soluble
vitamin that act as an antioxidant.
• Enhances liver health.
• Promotes heart health.
• May increase hair growth.

Figure 3: Amla

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4. REETHA

Synonym; It is commonly known by many names like soapberry, soapnut, washnut, aritha, dodan, and
dodani.

Family: Sapindaceae

Biological source; It consist of dried fruit of Sapindus Trifoliatus SapindusMukorassi.

Geographical Source; Reetha is found in the hilly regions of the Himalayas in India, china, and Japan.
Chemical constituent; saponins, sugars and mucilage.(16)

Uses;

• The saponins extracted from Reetha (pericarp of the fruit) have contraceptive activity. In Ayurveda
medicine, Reetha is used to remove tan and freckles from the skin. It is also used to remove oil
from the scalp and as a hair cleanser.
• Traditionally, Reetha is used for removing lice from the scalp and as an expectorant (an agent
that promotes the secretion of sputum by the air passages).
• Reetha has medicinal uses in managing conditions like pimples, excessive salivation, chlorosis
(anaemia due to iron deficiency), migraines, epilepsy, eczema, and psoriasis. In addition,
Reetha, in powdered form, can be used to manage dental caries, constipation, common cold,
nausea, and arthritis.
• The roots and leaves also have therapeutic uses. The leaves can be used in baths to relieve joint
pain, and the roots can be used to manage gout.

Figure 4: Reetha

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5. LIQUORICE ROOT

Synonyms; peppermint, lemongrass, lychee, glycyrrhiza glabra liquorice root

Scientific name; glycyrrhiza glabra

Family; leguminosae

Biological source; liguorice consists of peeled and unpeeled roots, stolons, stem of glycyrrhiza glabra linn.

Geographical source; liquorice is grown in the sub -himalayan tracts and Baluchistan. Chemical
constituents; glycyrrhizin acid, glucuronic acid, liquiritoside, iso-liquiritoside, sugars - glucose, mannitol.

Uses;

• Expectorant, demulcent (agent that forms a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving
minor pain and inflammation), flavouring agent, antiinflammatory, rheumatide arthritis.
• Due to flavonoid content with antigastric ulcer effect it is used in peptic ulcer.
• It is ingredient of liquorice compound powder which is potentiate the effect of senna.(15)

Figure 5: Liquorice root

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6. SHIIKAKAI

Scientific name; Acacia ready

Synonyms: Biphena, Visuals, Senegalarga

Family; Fabaceae

Biological Source; Acacia concinna (TE) is a climbing shrub belonging to family Fabaceae.

Geographical source; It is a spiny climbing shrub native to China and tropical Asia, common in the warm
plains of central and south India.
Chemical constitutent;lupeol, spinasterol, acacic acid, lactone, and the natural sugars glucose, arabinose
and rhamnose.(14)

Uses;

• Anti-dandruff.
• Wound healing.
• Anti-hair fallproperties.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Antifungal activity.
• Antibacterial activity. Anti-oxidant activity.
• Hair growing property

Figure 6: Shikakai

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7. LEMON

Scientific name; Citrus limon

Synonym; lemon rind, citrus fruit, Citrus limon., lemon peel

Family: Rutaceae

Biological Source; Lemon peel is obtained from the fresh ripe fruit of Citrus limon belonging to family
Rutaceae.

Geographical source; It is cultivated in California. West Indies, Italy, Spain, Sicily, Portugal, Florida,
California, Jamaica, and Australia; grown all over India, particularly in home gardens and small-sized
orchards. (12)

Chemical constitutent; citric acid, carboxylic acid..

Uses:

• Removes Scalp Build Up. When you find grime and dust collecting on your scalp, it's time to
do away with it with the help of lemon.
• Promotes Hair Growth. Lemons are rich in vitamin C.
• Maintains Scalp Health. It helps control the production of oil on your scalp. Prevent Kidney
Stones.
• Protect Against Anemia
• Anti-Inflammatory
• Liver cleansing

Figure 6: Lemon

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8. ONION

Synonyms; Japanese leek, Egyptian onion, allium ascalonium, eschalot, alliaceous plant, allium fistulosum.

Scientific name; allium cepa

Family; alliaceae

Biological source; the onion (allium cepa L, from latin cep[a meaning " onion"), also known as the
bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus
allium. the shallot is a botanical variety of the onion which was classified as a separate species until
2010.

Geographical source; the onion is likely native to southwestern asia but is now grown throughout the world,
chiefly in the temperate zones.

Chemical constituents; Allicin,Querceti, Fisetin (11)

USES:

• Helps against premature greying.

• Fights lice healthy shine.
• Adds volume to the hair.
• Works against dandruff.

Figure 8: Onion

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9. GELATIN

Synonyms: extract, jell, marmalade, pectin, preserves, pulp Scientific name; colla corii asini Family;
bovidne
Biological source; gelatin is a collection of peptides and proteins produced by partial hydrolysis of
collagen extracted from the skin, bones, and connective tissues of animals such as domesticated cattle,
chicken, pigs, mud fish.
Geographical source; gelatin is obtained from by-product of slaughtered cattle, sheep and hogs. (10)

Chemical constitutent; Gelatin is drived from collagen. Gelatin contains Aminoacids, Glycine, Cysting.

USES:

• Improves hair thickness and growth.

• Improves elasticity.
• Smooth the hair cuticle Boost shine and reduce breakage.
• Boost shine and reduce breakage.

Figure 9: Gelatin

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10. JAISMINE OIL

Synonyms Jasminum grandiflorum, Jasminum grandiflorum L.

Scientific name; jasminum

Family: Oleaceae

Biological source; jasminum is a genus that contains close to 200 species, ranging from the common
jasmine to more exotic species such as a winter jasmine.(9)
Chemical constitutent; Benzyl Acetate

USES:

• Antiseptic
• Aphrodisiac
• Healing
• Antispasmodic

Figure 10: Jasmine oil

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Method of preparation of herbal shampoo:

1) Preparation of extract:

About 100 g of each powdered plant materials, namely Neem, Hibiscus flower, Aloe vera, Shikakae,
Liquorice, Amla, Soap nut were homogenized. The powdered material was extracted with distilled
water by boiling for 4 h. The extract of each plant material was separated and evaporated. Shown in
table 1.

Table 1- Material required & uses

Material Required Medicinal uses

Neem Antibacterial agent

Reetha Psoriasis, eczema
Gelatin Gelling agent
Shikakai Detergent
Amla Hair care
Aloe vera Moisturizing
Onion Thickness & Promote hair growth
Lemon Antimicrobial
Jasmine oil Antispasmodic

2) Formulation of shampoo

Formulation of the herbal shampoo was done as per the formula given in Table 1. To the gelatin
solution (10%), added the herbal extract and mixed by shaking continuously at the time interval of 20
min. 1 ml of lemon juice was also added with constant stirring. To improve aroma in the formulation,
sufficient quantity of essential oil (rose oil) was added and made up the volume to 100 ml with gelatin.

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Table 2- Formulation of Herbal Shampoo

Material Required Formulation 1 (g) Formulation 2 (g)

Neem 10 15
Reetha 20 25
Amla 15 20
Gelatin 5 8
Shikakai 12 18
Onion 8 10
Lemon 7 9
Aloe vera 25 30
Jasmine oil 2 3

Figure 11: Formulation of Herbal Shampoo

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Evaluation of herbal shampoo

The prepared formulation was evaluated for product performance which includes organoleptic characters,
pH, physicochemical characterization, and for solid content. To guarantee the nature of the items,
particular tests were perfonned for surface tension, foam volume, foam stability, and wetting time
using standard protocol.(7)

1) Physical/ Visual assessment-

The formulations prepared were evaluated in terms of their clarity, foam producing ability and fluidity.

2) pH determination-

The pH of the prepared herbal shampoo in distilled water (10% v/v) was evaluated by means of pH
paper at room temperature.(3)

3) Dirt dispersion test-

To 10 ml of refined water two drops of cleanser were included and taken in a widemouthed test tube.
To the formulated shampoo, added one drop of Indian ink and shaken for 10 min after closing the test
tube with a stopper. The volume of ink in the froth was measured and the result was graded in terms of
none, slight, medium, or heavy.

Determine percent of solids contents -

A clean, dry evaporating dish was weighed and added 4 grams of herbal shampoo to the evaporating dish.
The exact weight of the shampoo was calculated only and put the evaporating dish with shampoo was
placed on the hot plate until the liquid portion was evaporated. The weight of the shampoo only
(solids) after drying was calculated (4)

Skin sensitization test - This test is performed on skin of human volunteers and checks whether it irritation
on skin or not.

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RESULT
1.pH

The pH of the prepared herbal shampoo in distilled water 4-7 was evaluated by means of pH paper. All
shampoo pH value range from 3.5 to 9.0. most shampoo are formulated as either neutral or slightly
alkaline.

Table 3: Result of pH
pH F1 F2
pH 5.5 6.0

2. Appearance

The prepared shampoo was appeared to be brown liquid shampoo with smooth texture. The formulated
herbal shampoo was clear and appealing.

Table 4: Result of appearance

Appearannce F1 F2
Colour Light brown Dark brown
Odour Herbal with Citrus Notes Strong Herbal with Floral Jasmine
Texture Smooth & Gel-like Thick & Creamy

3. Dirt dispersion

Two drops of shampoo were added in largest test tube contains 10 ml of distilled water 1 drop of ink
was added in the test tube was stopped and shake for 10 min the amount of ink in the form was
estimated as none light moderate or heavy.

4. Skin sensitization test

When we use prepared herbal shampoo on the skin they not so any irritation and non toxic on the skin.
after use shampoo not so any rashes or irritation on skin.(8)

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5. Determine the solid content

If the shampoo has too many solid it will be hard to work into the hair or too hard to wash out. The
result of percent of solid content is 20%. The normal range of solid content of hebal shampoo 20-30%.

Table 5: Result of evaluation of herbal shampoo

EVALUATION/ F1 F2
PARAMETER
APPEARANCE • Light Brown • Dark Brown
• COLOUR- • Herbal with Citrus Notes • Strong Herbal with
• ODOUR- • Smooth and Gel-like Floral Jasmine
• TEXTURE- • Thick and Creamy
pH 5.5 6.0
DIRT DISPERSION Good dirt dispersion, leaves
minimal residue Excellent dirt dispersion, leaves no
residue
SKIN SENSTIZATION
Mild, suitable for sensitive skin Mild, suitable for sensitive skin

SOLID CONTENT 15% 18%

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CONCLUSION

 The aim of this research was to prepare and evaluate a herbal shampoo containing herbal extract
which is traditionally used for hair cleansing.
 This study was carried out with the objective of preparing the herbal shampoo that reduces hair
loss promote growth and strength of hair.
 All the ingredient used to prepare the herbal shampoo are safer and effective then silicon and
polyquatrniums synthetic conditioning agents.
 To overcome the problem like UV raditions use of harsh chemical products is to design a herbal
shampoo which will not only give hair protection but also conditioning effect , shine and
manageability. The present work focuses on the potential of herbal extracts from cosmetic
purposes.
 To provide the effective conditioning and protective effect we uses the extract of ingredient instead
of synthetic chemicals.
 The purpose behind of these present study was to fabricate a stable and functionally efficient
formulation of herbal shampoo by excluding any type of chemical or synthetic additives which are
normally incorporated in such preparation.
 Evaluation was done for good product performance of the prepared herbal shampoo many
quality control test were performed.
 The result of evaluation study of the prepared shampoo reveled comparable result for quality
control test but further pharmacological or scientific validation is needed for its over all quality.

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