Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Antidandruff Shampoo

The aim of the present work was to develop the polyherbal antidandruff shampoo and evaluate the formulated shampoos for physical parameters. Shampoos are the products which are used for the removal of the dirt and surface grease from the hair shaft and scalp. Dandruff is a common disorder affecting the scalp condition caused by yeast Pityrosporum. To treat the dandruff the polyherbal antidandruff shampoos were prepared using plant extract namely Murraya koenigi (Curry leaves), Hibiscus Rosa sinesis (Hibiscus), Mentha piperita (Mint) and other ingredients required for shampoo base. The plant extract were prepared by using cold maceration process. The polyherbal shampoo formulations included ingredients, Curry leaves extract, Mint extract, Hibiscus extract, Sodium lauryl sulphate, Sodium citrate, Hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, Glycerin, Methyl paraben, Propyl paraben, Perfume, Distilled water. A total of four formulations were made with varying concentrations of Hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) and Sodium citrate. The formulation was then evaluated by several tests like visual inspection, pH, percentage of solids contents, dirt dispersion, viscosity, foaming ability and foam stability, wetting time, surface tension, washability, spreadability, antimicrobial activity, etc. All the formulations showed satisfactory results. The formulation F3 having varying concentrations of HPMC and Sodium citrate showed significant results in comparison to other formulations. The outcome of the present studies revealed that polyherbal shampoos can be prepared easily from the natural plant sources having antimicrobial properties and herbal antidandruff shampoos are better alternatives than synthetic shampoos.