Formulation and evaluation of Pomegranate based herbal shampoo

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to formulate and evaluate herbal shampoo containing natural ingredients with an emphasis on safety and efficacy. It clears dirt, dandruff, promotes hair growth, lustre, strengthens and darkens the hair. The shampoo was prepared by taking the extracts of Pomegranate (active ingredient), Curry Leaves, Ginger, Aloe vera, and Reetha in different proportions. Several physicochemical tests were performed for visual assessment, wetting time, pH, assurance of solid contents, surface tension, detergency, dirt dispersion, conditioning performance, foam stability. The formulated herbal shampoo is black in color with demonstrable good froth stability, detergency, good cleansing, low surface tension, optimum pH and conditioning activity. Dirt dispersion of herbal shampoo is light along with 46 ml foam height. All these are the ideal characters for good quality of the herbal shampoo to be used in daily life. However, further scientific investigation is required for validation of its overall quality.