FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF A POLYHERBAL BIO-MASK FOR COMPREHENSIVE SCALP AND HAIR THERAPEUTICS

Background: Modern lifestyle alterations, elevated physiological stress, chemical exposure from synthetic hair cosmetics, and environmental stressors have drastically heightened the incidence of hair pathologies such as trichoptilosis (split ends), alopecia (hair fall), premature greying, and seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff). Synthetic formulations often introduce harsh surfactant residues and chemical toxins that exacerbate hair shaft brittleness and trigger scalp inflammation. Objective: This study aimed to formulate and comprehensively evaluate an all-natural, biodegradable polyherbal hair mask optimized to synergistically enhance hair shaft strength, reduce hair fall, mitigate dandruff, and restore natural shine without causing dermal irritation.