Formulation and evaluation of herbal shampoo

Background: Now-a-days many synthetic, herbal, medicated and non - medicated shampoos are available in the market but popularity of herbal shampoo among consumers is on rise because of their belief that these products being of natural origin are safe and free from side effects. Aim: The present study is aimed to formulate and evaluate the polyherbal shampoo in comparison with commercial shampoo. Preparation of herbal shampoo: To formulate a clear shampoo base, three samples, designated as F1, F2 and F3 were prepared by using Solanum Pubescens leaves, Achyranthus aspera roots as main ingredients. Results: The formulation F3 and dove have good foaming ability. No significant difference was observed in terms of odor and foaming ability between F3 Dove. The pH of F1, F2 and F3 was found to be 5.0, 5.4, and 6.2. The percent solid contents of F1, F2 and F3 and dove was found within the range of 22 to 25%. Viscosity of F1, F2 and F3 and dove was found to be 60, 61, 65 and 67 cps. F1, F2 and F3 and Dove showed similar reduction in surface tension ranging from 31.00 to 39.00 dyn/cm. The wetting time of F1, F2 and F3 and dove was found to be 195, 190, 178, 170 seconds. The F3 and Dove was shown foam volume as 85, 90, 98 and 110ml. Accelerated stability tests showed that no significant change over a period of time (3 months) for F3. Conclusion: In conclusion, the results showed that F3 had no significant difference in comparison to reference shampoo regarding their physicochemical properties and their Invitro evaluation.