PHYTOCONSTITUTIVE INTEGRATION OF MORINGA OLEIFERA IN A POLYHERBAL SHAMPOO MATRIX: FORMULATION, OPTIMIZATION, AND MULTIFACTORIAL EVALUATION

Abstract The study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a herbal shampoo incorporating Moringa oleifera as main ingredient. The primary objective was to create a shampoo that utilizes natural ingredients, including Aloe vera, Soapnut, Shikakai, Olive leaves, Amla, Neem, Henna, and Marigold, alongside Moringa, that serve as a hair tonic, conditioner, and moisturizer. The research involved a comprehensive analysis of the physiochemical properties of the formulated shampoos, including viscosity, surface tension, cleaning action, stability, foaming ability, and skin irritation potential. Various extraction methods, such as Decoction, Soxhlet, and Maceration were employed to obtain the herbal extracts. Phytochemical analysis shows that it has Alkaloids, Saponins, tannins, Steroids, Phenolic acids, Flavonoid’s glycosides & Terpenes. The results indicated that the formulated herbal shampoos exhibited excellent qualitative and quantitative properties, demonstrating their effectiveness as safe and cost-effective alternatives to synthetic shampoos. The F5 formulation, which contained a high number of herbal extracts, demonstrated a sharp decrease in water surface tension, efficient cleaning ability, high emulsion percentage, high wetting ability, good foaming action, and foam stability compared to other formulations. The findings of this research suggest that the inclusion of Moringa oleifera in shampoo formulations can enhance hair health and provide a natural solution to common hair issues, thereby contributing to the growing demand for herbal personal care products.