Design, Development and Optimization of Polyherbal Powder Shampoo Using 32 Factorial Design

Objective: The goal was to create a polyherbal powder shampoo with natural components. We are aware that natural agents are safer and more effective than semi-synthetic and synthetic ones. Furthermore, those artificial components could harm or endanger human skin. In addition to encouraging hair development and strengthening and darkening hair, it removes sebum, grime, and dandruff. It does all of these things without harming or destroying hair, and it also serves as a conditioning agent. Based on the traditional system and scientific rationale with contemporary applications, the herbs Acacia concinna (fruits), Sapindus Mukorossi (fruit), Bacopa Monniera (root), Phyllanthus emblica (fruits), Trigonella foenum-graecum (leaves), Camellia sinensis (leaves) and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (flower) have been chosen to prepare the polyherbal powder shampoo. Methods: After being precisely weighed, the polyherbal powder shampoo was run through sieve number 100. Every component was thoroughly combined using constant trituration. After that, it was used for more research and kept in airtight containers. Organoleptic tests, general powder properties, physicochemical evaluation, ash and alcohol soluble extractives, moisture content determination, pH determination, cleaning action, foaming capacities, dirt dispersion, wetting time, and studies on the nature of hair after wash were all performed on all nine formulations (F1–F9). Results: All the nine formulas (F1–F9) passes the test. Additionally, results within defined limitations were shown by general powder characteristics. The F6 formulation was selected as the best formulation on the basis result observed on Cleaning action and Foaming Index. Also it showed to produce satisfactory results in physicochemical evaluations, pH determination, grease removal ability, foaming capacity, dirt dispersion, wetting time and hair type after washing. Conclusion: The current study verified that the polyherbal powder shampoo was successfully prepared utilizing a mixing method without the need for additional excipients in varying quantities. Since it produced the best results, F6 is the optimized formula.