Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL LIQUID SHAMPOO

*Prem Ranjan Madala, Sangram Keshari Panda and Suchismita Pani

ABSTRACT

The aim of this present study is to prepare and formulate an herbal shampoo and to assess its physicochemical properties that emphasis on safety, efficacy, eliminating harmful synthetic ingredient and substitute with safe active natural ingredients. The shampoo was formulated using natural ingredients like Phyllanthus emblica (Amla), Pongamia pinnata (karanja), Acacia concinna (Shikakai), Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (China rose), Citrus limon (Limbu) Eclipta alba (Bhringraj) and Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera). in different proportions to a10% aqueous gelatin solution. The formulation at laboratory scale was done and evaluated for number of parameter to ensure its safety and efficacy. Two formulations were prepared i.e. F1 and F2 and the evaluation parameter was studied like Physical appearance, Foam stability, Wetting test, etc. Formulation-2 has shown good viscosity, wetting ability, good physical appearance as compared to other formulations. The result was found within the permitted limits. However, to improve its quality, product performance, and safety, further development was required.

Keywords: Herbal shampoo, Phyllanthus emblica, Pongamia pinnata, Citrus limon, Evaluation of shampoo.