SYNTHESIS OF HERBAL SHAMPOO

INTERNSHIP
Project submitted to the University of Madras in partial

fulfillment of the requirement for the

award of the degree of

Master of Science

In

Chemistry
By

SRIVIDHYA S

(Reg no : 6123000107)

PG Department of Chemistry

Pachaiyappa's college for Men

Kanchipuram - 631 501

2024-2025
 PACHAIYAPPA'S COLLEGE FOR MEN
Kanchipuram - 631 501

PG Department of chemistry

BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

This is certify to that the Internship project entitled "SYNTHESIS OF HERBAL

SHAMPOO" is original record done by SRIVIDHYA S a student of II - MSC( CHEMISTRY)
in a partial fulfilment of the course during the academic year 2024.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
PG Department of Chemistry

Pachaiyappa's College for Men

Kanchipuram - 631 501.

Submitted for the examination held on 2024 at pachaiyappa's college for men, kanchipuram -
631 501.

Internal examiners External examiners

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First of all, we pay our lovable thanks to the Almighty without whom this project is

not possible. We would like dedicate a special deep gratitude to our loving parents for

their endless support and motivation. A project work is a product of an experience that

goes a long way in shaping up a person in one's respective profession. The satisfaction

of the successful completion of any task would not be completed without the

expression of gratitude to the people who made it possible. I acknowledge all those,

whose guidance, valuable suggestions, timely assistance and encouragement have

made me to complete this work.

I express my sincere thanks to our principal Mr. P. MURUGAKOOTHAN Ph. D.,

and all the faculty members of the PG Department of Chemistry, Pachaiyappa's College

for Men, Kanchipuram for giving me support and guidance in the success of this project.

Finally, we would like to thanks to all our friends who had been helping us in

different ways for our project work.

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FORMULATION OF HERBAL SHAMPOO AND

ITS EVALUATION
AUTHORS: - SAILI.P. RAJPUT, RUPESH.B. KHALSE, SADHANA.P. RAJPUT

ABSTRACT: -
The large no of Cosmetics Formulation Have Been Evolved and Developed Using Natural

Herbs. The Indians Are Using Natural Herbs from Ages Because Of Rich Cultural Heritage of India.

The Natural Herbs are the Package of Various Phytoconstituents like Tannins, Alkaloids,

Phenols, Glucosides, Flavonoids etc. Which Provide Nourishment to the Hairs and Skin. A Shampoo is used for

Cleaning the Dirt and Oil Present on the hairs and the scalp. A Shampoo also Helps to Remove the Lice and

other Hair Infections.

But Now -A -Days the Role of Shampoo is not only Providing the Cleaning Action but also

to Provide other Benefits like Hair Growth, Hair Nourishment, Shinny and Glossy Hairs, Dandruff Free Hairs

and many more.

The Main objective of this study is to formulate the herbal shampoo consisting various

herbs like Amla, Hibiscus, Shikakai, and Reetha. and also, to perform the Evaluation test for determining the

efficiency as compare to synthetic Shampoo.

The study has Proven that Herbal Shampoo are having More Safety Margin as Compare to

Synthetic Shampoo Because the Synthetic Shampoo Contains Various Chemicals which may Cause the Harm to

Normal Hair Growth.

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1. INTRODUCTION:-
Cosmetic Science is a Wide Field of Today’s Era. The Word Cosmetic is a Greek Word
‘’Kosmetica’’ which means ‘’to adorn’’.

The Things Used for the Beautification is also called as Cosmetics Products. Cosmetics is an
Ancient Concept and Now-a-days the Evolution is seen Widely. Cosmetics is an Emerging Topic for the Topics
of New Research and Advancement.

Cosmetics has a Wide Range of Products Such as Shampoo, Powders, Gels, Creams , Perfumes ,
Lipsticks , Dyes , Mascara , Lotions , Soaps, Nail paints , Facial Makeup Products and many more .

The Science of Cosmetology is Believed to Have Originated in the Countries like India and other
countries in Ancient Times.

The Cosmetic Science is Topic of Great Importance Because Now-a-days Due to Advance
Technology like Excess Use of Mobiles, Hazardous and Dangerous Radiations like UV, IR, Radio waves and
many more. There is seen the Evolution in the Human Begins.

For Example, if we take a Case of HAIR GRAYING so this was not seen in the Teenagers or
Young Students Belonging to the Old Ages of Ancients Times But Now-a-days it is Commonly Seen in School
and College Going Students. So, to Solve This Problem and Maintain the Beauty Status One Use the Cosmetic
Products Though it is Synthetic or Herbal.

Cosmetics is also in Demand Because in Today’s World of Competition Each and Every Person
Has to keep their Personality Up to Date in Related to Beauty.

Now-a-days the Term ‘’HERBAL’’ is a Topic of Spotlight in the Field of Cosmetic Science.
Herbal Means the Use of Plants and Plant Derived Products Which has the Medical Significance and Products
are Prepared using Natural Methods and Many More.

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The Customer and Cosmetics Users are Getting Attracted Towards the Herbal Products and the
only Reason is Because They get More Benefits with Minimum Side Effects as it is Very Safe as Compare to
Synthetic Cosmetics Products.

Due to Harmful or Toxicity Resulting Chemicals in Formulation. As Compare to the Synthetic

Cosmetics the Herbal Products are More Cost Effective and Affordable.

The Ayurvedic Field is Involved in Herbal Product Preparations. They use Various Herbs
which are Natural and Easily Available.

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It is Commonly Seen that Now-a-days not only the Women’s but the Men’s also Equally use
the Cosmetic Products. It is Observed That 70% of Indian Population Prefer the Use Natural Herbal Cosmetic
for Beauty and health care.

It is Seen that in ancient days, the Herbal Products Was like the Direct Use of the Plant Extract
Directly for Application on the Hairs and Skin. But Due to Advancement, Today in this Modern World Herbal
also look like the Synthetic Means with Respect to Texture, Formulation Type, Fragrance, and also is Easy to
Use.

 DRUG AND COSMETIC ACT 1940: - This is the act which regulates the import manufacture and
distribution of drugs and cosmetics in India. This act Defines ‘’COSMETICS” as any product that is Meant of
Beautifying or Cleansing. Cosmetics Refers To Schedule S.
 PROHIBITED COSMETICS AND INGREDIENTS IN COSMETIC INDUSTRY:- The ingredients
which are unsafe for the human use are restricted to be used in Cosmetic industry . FDA and regulations has
prohibited the use of Bithionol, Chlorofluorocarbon propellants, Chloroform, Hexachlorophene, Mercury
compounds, Methylene chloride, Vinyl chloride in aerosols, Additive colors are only permitted only when FDA
has approved.
 CONDITIONS FOR OBATAINING LICENSE FOR MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF COSMETICS:
- All regulation related cosmetics are issued by Central Drugs Control Organization (CDSO). For manufacture,
import and sale of cosmetics the License will be issued on FORM 22.

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 GUIDELINES FOR STABILITY STUDIES IN COSMETICS: - The stability studies are done to analyze
the ability of cosmetic product to maintain the physical, chemical, and
microbiological properties and also maintain shelf life when store at specific condition. Stability testing in
cosmetic industry is-
1.Obtaining a guidance on formulation of product and packaging material
2.Optimizing the formulation and manufacturing process.
3.Estimating the shelf life of the product.
4.Ensuring customer safety.
5.Determining conditions of transportation, storage, display and use.
 UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC CONCEPTS: -
 DIFFERENT TYPES OF EQUIPMENTS IN COSMETIC INDUSTRY: - The major types of
equipment’s used in cosmetic industry are Grinders, mixers, emulsifying equipment, cooling and molding
equipment’s.
1.Milling instruments like Colloid mill, Ball mill etc.
2.Mixing instruments like High shear mixers, Homogenizers, etc.

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3.Filling instruments like filling machines, etc.

4.Rotatory type mixers like Tubular, Double Cone type, Cube shape, V type, Ribbon type and many more.
 THE HAIR CARE PRODUCTS: -

Hair is the vital organ of body which is derived from ectoderm of the skin. Hair is
protective organ human body and it is accessory structure. The hair present on the head part are related with the
beauty. DERMATOLOGY is a wide stream which deals with the study of skin and its structure. The hair on
head are present for the protection of scalp from any injury external injury and sun rays. It also helps to decrease
heat loss from scalp whereas the eyebrows and eyelashes protects the eyes from the external foreign particles.
There are Toule receptors which are associated with hair follicle which are activated when hair is moved slightly.
So therefore, the hairs function in sensing light touch.

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2. ANATOMY OF HAIRS:-

The hairs is composed of column of dead keratinized epidermal cells which are bonded by
proteins. The hair shaft is superficial portion of hair, which projects above surface of skin. The root is portion of
hair deep to shaft which penetrates into the dermis and shaft. The shaft and root of hair consist of 3 layers of
cells-

1. MEDULLA
2. CORTEX
3. CUTICLE
Inner medulla is composed of 2-3 rows of cells which contains pigments in dark hair and if pigment is less than
it is gray hair. Middle cortex forms the major part of shaft and has elongated cells. Cuticle of hairs, the outermost
layer has single layer of thin, flat cells which Has high keratin.

At surrounding the root hair is hair follicle which is made up of external root sheath and internal root sheath. The
external and internal root Shaft are collectively called as Epithelial root sheath. The dense dermis surrounding
the hair follicle is called as Dermal root sheath. The hair matrix cells arise from stratum basal ad it is responsible
for the growth of existing hair and they produce new hairs when old hairs shed off.

HAIR GROWTH: - All hair follicle goes through growth cycle which contains growth stage, regression stage
and a resting stage.

1.GROWTH STAGE: - Here the cells of matrix divides. as new cells from hair matrix are added to base of hair
root.

2.REGGERSSION STAGE: - When hair cells stop dividing the hair follicle shrinks and hair growth stops
growing

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3.RESTING STAGE: - A new growth cycle begins the old hairs root falls out of hair follicle and new hair
begins to grow.

* The normal hair loss in adult scalp is 70-100 hairs per day. The rate of growth cycle, chemotherapy, age,
gender, etc. The can be affected by illness, radiation therapy rapid loss also leads to the increase in hair loss
Alopecia which is state where there is hair loss.

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HAIR COLOUR: - The color of hair is due to amount and type of MELANIN in its keratinized cells. Melanin
is synthesized by the melanocytes which are scattered in matrix.

The dark color hair contains mostly EUMELIAN (brown to black)

The red color hair contains PHEOMELANIN.

The hair becomes gray because decrease production of Melanin production.

 STUCTURE OF SKIN AND IT’S ANATOMY

Figure 1:-Structure of Skin

 VARIOUS TYPES OF HAIRS ARE AS FOLLOWS: -

1.STRAIGHT HAIRS
2.WAVY HAIRS
3.CURLY HAIRS
4.COILY HAIR
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Figure 2:-Types of Hair

PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL SHAMPOO

3. HERBAL SHAMPOO INTRODUCTION

Shampoo are the cosmetics preparations which are prepared for the cleansing of dirt and debris
from the hair scalp. The shampoo generates its action by creating the foam. The additional functions of the
shampoo are as follows like Hair growth and enhancement, hair conditioning, for dandruff removal and many
more.

Shampoo is the most widely used hair cosmetic products. In the northern states and countries, the
shampoos are meant for the massage of head and scalp.

Shampoo this concept was introduced by Britain and its was derived as ‘CHAMPOO’. Before the
evolution of the shampoo people were using the soaps for their personal care.

In 1930 the first synthetic detergent was introduced but it was reported having many side effects
and disadvantages.

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But over the years, many new changes and advancements took the place in shampoo formulation.

 WHY THERE IS A NEED OF SHAMPOO?

We need shampoo because the skin present on head part produce a greasy texture fluid called
SEBUM. It is produced to protect the hairs and also provide the coating to the scalp.

It gives the glossy shine to the hair but when it is secreted in large or excess amount it makes the
hair looks dirty. So there is need of shampoo to make the hair dirt free and healthy.

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4. HISTORY RELATED SHAMPOO:-

In Indian subcontinents, a wide variety of herbs were extracted to prepare the shampoo. In early days
the effective shampoos were prepared by the use of Gooseberry i.e. Amla and the Sapindus which is called as
soapnut.

It contains the fruit pulp which contain the secondary metabolite Saponin which act as a Natural
surfactant.

The Soapberries make the hairs soft, shiny and silky. During the early days in Europe the hair stylist
was using soap and boiling it with water and also added herbs and various fragrance. In India, the CHIK India
launched the ‘’CHIK INDIA’’ in 1983. It was the first sachet shampoo introduced in India.

Across India in many households Grandmother still follows various practice like Drying the parts of medicinal
plants like stems, roots, dried leaves etc. and then make the paste to apply on the hairs.

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SHOULD GET SHOULD HAVE

SHOULD EASILY GOOD
PREVENT HAIR DISTRIBUTED LATHERING
LOSS ON HAIRS POWER

SHOULD BE SHOULD
EASY TO RINSE PRODUCE
& REMOVE SUFFICIENT
FOAM

5. IDEAL PROPERTIES OF SHAMPOO

SHOULD GIVE
SHOULD SHOULD BE GLOSS AND
REMOVE DIRT NON-TOXIC SHINE TO
FROM SCALP AND SAFE HAIRS

SHOULD BE SHOULD
ECONOMIC PROVIDE
AND ECO NUTRITION TO
FRIENDLY HAIRS

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6. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SHAMPOO

A] BASED ON THE APPEREANCE: -

1. POWDERED SHAMPOO

2.LIQUID SHAMPOO

3.GEL SHAMPOOS

4.CREAMY SHAMPOO

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B] BASED ON USE OR THEIR FUNCTION: -

1.CONDITIONING SHAMPOO

2.ANTIDANDRUFF SHAMPOO

3.THERAPEUTIC SHAMPOO

4.BABY SHAMPOO

5.CLARIFYING SHAMPOO

C] BASED ON THERE ORIGIN: -

1. HERBAL

2. SYNTHETIC

7. ADVANTAGES OF SHAMPOO: -
1.Promote hair growth

2. Remove dandruff

3.Cleanse the dirt from scalp

4.Makes hair soft, silky, and glossy

DISADVANTAGES OF SHAMPOO: -

1.Excess use of shampoo leads to hair damage

2.Some shampoos are costly

3.Hard shampoo can block the pores on scalp

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8. CLEANSING ACTION OF SHAMPOO: -

During the preparation of shampoo, the Surfactant are added then this surfactant molecule present in
the shampoo has a Hydrophilic head and lipophilic tail in their structure. When we apply the shampoo on the
scalp or hair using water then it tends to produce the foam.

Here the hydrophilic end of surfactant molecule in in contact with water and lipophilic tail is in contact with
the oil, dirt and grease present on scalp area.

Then this molecule can form the micelle when they are used in high concentration. So, the dirt is
removed and cleansed when it is rinsed off using water.

Figure 3:- Mode of Action of Shampoo

9. VARIOUS SHAMPOO MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN INDIA: -

The shampoo manufacturers in India were evolved since 1960’s. This became the part of lifestyle in
new and developing India.
Till 2005 there were only the highly named and famous industries like Hindustan Unilever and Procter
and Gamble.
The shampoo industries are divided in basic 2 sectors or platform like,
1.Synthetic shampoo industries
2.Herbal shampoo industries
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The Hindustan Unilever is a dominating industry in shampoo’s developing market in India. The brand names of
this industries are – Clinic Plus, Sun silk, Dove, TRES Emme and many more.

The P & G is also dominating the market with the brands names like Pantene, Head & Shoulders –
which is highly successful brand in anti-dandruff shampoo.

The other major manufacturing industries are Daber, Cavin kare and Garnier.

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Dev Care is also one of the top list Shampoo manufacturers in India and this industry believe in offering
compelling and innovative products to customers across the globe. It also manufacture the herbal products.

Elegant Cosmed Pvt. Ltd. Was established in year 2006. This company is exporting wide range of
pharmaceutical products.

New moon Cosmetics Private limited was being established in year 2013.

For the herbal shampoo industries the top names are Himalaya Drug and Company and Patanjali.

Himalaya drug company was founded and formed in the year 1930, Total 91 years ago By Mohamed
Manal. It has its headquarters in Bengaluru, Karnataka

It is a global industry for manufacturing of herbal products Like herbal cosmetics, ayurvedic
medicines, Personal care products, Child care products and Nutrition products. Himalaya has its presence in 106
countries worldwide.

Patanjali The Indian Multinational Company Situated in Haridwar India. It was Founded by
Ramdev and Balkrishna in 2006.

It is a ayurvedic industry which formulate its products using natural products. They are serving Worldwide. This
manufacturing industry has wide range of products Start From food articles Till Personal care products and also
manufacture the wide range of medicines and also all the good and necessary which any person requires on daily
basis.

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Various Brands of Shampoos: -

Figure 4:-Various Brands of Shampoo

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STATISTICS OF MOST PREFERED SHAMPOO BRANDS: -

Figure 5:-Preferred Brands of Shampoo

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MARKET SCENARIO OF SHAMPOO IN INDIA

Figure 6:-Market Scenario Of Shampoo

10. EXCIPIENTS USED IN MANUFACTURING OF SYNTHETIC SHAMPOO: -

There is the wide range of excipients used in shampoo formulation and they are as follows –

1.SURFACTANTS: - Surfactants are added in shampoo because they are capable in producing the required
quantity of foam.
There are 2 types of Surfactants i.e., ANIONIC AND CATIONIC surfactant. But in
formulation of shampoo the ANIONIC surfactant are preferred widely.

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 ANIONIC SURFACTANT: -
They have good foaming ability. In its structure the Hydrophilic part has negative charge and which

helps to produce the foam and clean the dirt.

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Figure 7:-Examples of Anionic surfactant

 CATIONIC SURAFACTANT: -
They are Toxic in nature and hence are not used to avoid the toxicity. But they are used in low
concentration in the formulation of Hair Conditioner.

Figure 8:- Other Surfactants Example

2.CONDITIONING AGENTS: - This are added in shampoo to add the conditioning property to the action of
shampoo.
Examples – Lanolin, Mineral oils etc.
3.VISCOSITY BINDERS: - This are added to make the shampoo viscous.
Examples: - Electrolytes like NaCl, Natural gums, Cellulose derivatives, PVP Etc.

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4.OPACIFYING AGENTS: - Examples – Fatty acids, Propylene glycol, Mg Ca and Zn salts

5.PERFUMES: - This are added to the shampoos for imparting the pleasant aroma and odour.
6.PRESERVATIVE AGENTS: - This are added to the shampoo for increasing their stability and shelf life of
product. Examples – Formaldehyde and methyl paraben.

7.ANTI-DANDRUFF AGENTS: - These are added in small concentration in shampoo. this when comes in
contact with scalp it helps to remove the Dirt and dandruff from the scalp .

11. A WONDER HERBS ANY HAIRS NEEDS: -

The HERBS are the magical plants which are present in any herbal shampoo. They are magical
because they do not have an extreme level of side effects on the hairs.

In herbal shampoo preparations, the herbs used itself act as excipients and they are derived from the herbal and
medicinal origin. There are many such herbal plants which has a versatile action on hairs and for hair care.

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1. AMLA [Phyllanthus Emblica] :-

Amla is also stated as the Indian gooseberry. Amla contains Vitamin-C which increases the amount of
antioxidants in our body. These antioxidants are Flavonoids and polyphenols. Amla Extract or amla oil helps to
promote hair growth, and it reduce the damage and also prevent graying of the hairs. Amla powder has the anti-
inflammatory effect.
It is added to the herbal hair dyes like henna to enhance the color of dye. It helps to boost the
volume of the hairs and also reduce the Hair Lice. Amla is also rich in tannins, iron, calcium, phosphorus.

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Figure 9:- Amla plant

1. HIBISCUS [Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis]: -

Hibiscus is a Flowering plant belonging to the Malvaceae family. Hibiscus is the most renowned
herb for promoting hair growth. It helps to prevent Hair loss by using flower and leaf extract when used in
shampoo formulation. It has gained a special activity to stimulate hair growth even from
the dormant hair follicles in bald patches.
Hibiscus flower has a ability to reduce the Premature graying of hairs.
It also treats the dandruff and Conditions the hairs. Hibiscus Oil is beneficial for promoting the Nourishment
of hairs.

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HIBISCUS WITH OTHER PLANT AND MATERIAL WITH THERE ROLE:

MAIN PLANT OTHER SUPPORTING MEDICINAL THERE

HIBISCUS ELEMENT COMBINATION
ROLE

1.HIBISCUS COCONUT MILK Reduce Split ends

2.HIBISCUS ONION Helps in Hair

regrowth

3.HIBISCUS NEEM Promote Hair

Growth

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4.HIBISCUS AMLA Promote Hair

Growth

5.HIBISCUS CURRY LEAVES Prevent Premature

Graying

6. YOGHURT Make Hair

HIBISCUS Stronger

7. ALOE VERA Make Hair Shiny

HIBISCUS

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Figure 10:-Hibiscus Plant

2.REETHA [ Sapindus Mukorossi ]:-

Reetha commonly is called as Indian Soapberry, washnut, and soapnut .Reetha belongs to the
Family Sapindacea. It is the deciduous tree that grows in the lower Foothills and Midhills of Himalaya.

It is used as the hair cleanser. It makes hair healthy, shiny, lustrous. The reetha powder can be
mixed with the warm water to form a paste which can be used to massage the scalp because it has an Insecticidal
Property. The reetha powder along with amla powder is used to control the Graying of Hairs.

The Reetha is not recommended to Use in Case of Pregnancy, Due to its Hot Potency
[USHNA VIRYA]. Reetha helps to reduce the Head Lice. Reetha is an Age-old remedy that makes hair

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extremely soft, gorgeous and beautiful. Reetha prevents the hair Dandruff. Reetha is antibacterial and antifungal
in nature, so its helps to treat the scalp infections and head lice. Reetha when combined with egg they help to
control the hair fall.

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Figure 11:-Reetha Plant

3. SHIKAKAI [Acacia Concinna]:-

It provides shine to the hairs and also prevents the graying of hairs. It is an herb especially used for
controlling hair fall and dandruff. It has cleansing and antifungal properties.

Figure 12:-Benefits of Shikakai

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12. FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL SHAMPOO

1. INGREDIENTS: -

SR. no. Name of Ingredients Role Of Agents Quantity Required

1. Reetha Extract As Foaming Agent 10gm
2. Amla Extract To Provide Nourishment to 10gm
hair
3. Shikakai Extract As Anti-Dandruff Agent 10gm
4. Hibiscus Extract As Hair Growth Promoter 10gm
5. Gelatin Solution As Base 2%
6. Methyl Paraben As Preservative 1gm
7. Citric Acid To Adjust Ph Level As per requirement
8. Rose Oil To impart Fragrance 2-3 drops

Figure 13:-Ingredients Used in Herbal Shampoo

2. PROCEDURE: -
1.Initially prepare the reetha extract by adding 30ml of 70% of ethyl alcohol and Keep aside for the Cold
Maceration.
2.Then prepare the Extract of Hibiscus , Amla And Shikakai by adding each powder in separate Beaker and then
add 50ml of sterile water in each and boil that extract .
3.Then add 1gm of gelatin powder to 50ml of Boiling Water For preparing the Gelatin Solution.
4.Then Take Mortar Pestle and then add all 4 extracts of herbs in that and triturate them.
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Figure 14:-Trituration of Herbal Extracts

5.Then Strain that mixture using sieve and then take that residue in Measuring Cylinder and Make Up the
Volume Using Gelatin Solution
6.Then add Few Drops of Rose Oil Using Dropper to impart the Pleasant Fragrance to the Shampoo.
7.Then Check the PH Level of formulation and then adjust the ph. adding Citric acid.
8.Then Perform the Various Evaluation Tests of prepared Formulation.

13. EVALUATION OF PREPARED FORMULATION: -

1.FOAMING INDEX DETERMINATION: -

Initially here place 5 test tubes in the test tube stand. Then add the stock solution i.e., the prepared
shampoo in each test tube by increase in volume means 1ml in first test tube, 2ml in second test tube and so on.
Then Make up the volume of each Test tube up to 10 ml using distil water. Then
Shake Each test tube to produce enough amount of foam. Then Measure the produced foam using Ruling Scale
and then Calculate the foaming index.

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Figure 15:-Test tube Showing foaming index

Sr. No. Quantity of Stock Solution Height of Foam

1. 1ml 0.6 cm

2. 2ml 1.5 cm

3. 3ml 1.8 cm

4. 4ml 2.0 cm

5. 5ml 2.3cm

2. DIRT DISPERSSION TEST: -

This evaluation test is performed to Check the Cleansing or Dirt Removing Action of the prepared
Shampoo. Here initially shampoo is taken in test tub and then water is added and then add the drops of ink in test
tube. Then shake test tube and check the intensity of the foam. The light foam produced is the indication good
cleansing action of shampoo.

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Figure 16:-Dirt dispersion Test result

3. SOLID CONTENT DETERMINATION: -

In this test initially the Evaporating Dish or a Porcelain dish is taken and weighed and recorded the initial
weight. Then 4 gm of Shampoo is added in that and the plate is kept in hot air oven. After drying then again
weigh the dish and record the final weight.

Figure 17:-Solid Content Determination Results (A & B)

Calculations: -
The initial weight of the Porcelain dish (A)= 76.10 gm
The Final weight after evaporation (B) =76.45
Weight of sample = B-A = 76.45-76.10
= 0.35 gm
% Solid Content= (B-A) /4. 100 = 0.35/4.100
=0.0875.100=8.75%
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14. RESULTS

Figure 18:-Formulated Herbal Shampoo and Label of Herbal Shampoo

COLOUR OF BROWNISH
FORMULATION
ODOUR OF ROSE LIKE PLEASANT
FORMULATION
APPEREANCE TURBID
FOAMING INDEX 500
DIRT DISPERENCY LIGHT
%SOLID CONTENT 8.75%

SIGNIFICANCE OF FORMULATED HERBAL SHAMPOO: -

The formulated herbal shampoo helps to make the hair dandruff free, promotes hair growth and
cleanse the dirt present on scalp and hairs. The formulated shampoo is herbal in nature so it can be concluded
that it imparts less side effect and is safe to use.

15. STABILITY PARAMETERS: -

1.To check the natural degradation rate of key ingredients.
2.To Check the ability to resist microbial contamination or attack.
3.The Products Reactivity to packaging materials.
4.To analyze the Impurities which were introduced during manufacturing process.
5.To Check the product response to heat, Humidity and light.
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16. OTHER VARIOUS HAIR CARE PRODUCTS: -

1.Hair Conditioners: - This helps to change the texture and appearance of hairs and helps to recover the
hair damage. It makes hairs shiny, silky, glossy, make hair easy to comb. Conditioners are used to reduce the
friction, detangle of hairs, and minimize the frizz

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2.Hair Oils: - Hair Oils are used to nourish the hairs. They are used to increase growth of the hairs, strength of
the hairs. This hair oils are prepared by extracting the oils of herbs from natural methods. They are used to
promote the hair growth by massaging the oil on scalp which penetrates in the scalp deeply and give nutrition to
hairs.
3. Hair Dyes and Colorants: - They are used to color the hairs with different color shades from black,
brown to red and many more. They are used to deal with graying of hairs. The most famous brands of Hair dyes
are L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Wellwa and etc.

17. VARIOUS PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH HAIRS: -

There are various problems related with hair health and they are discussed as following: -
1.HAIR LOSS: - Here there is the hair loss or fall from the scalp. This hair loss can occur due to various factors
like stress, health issues, intake of various medicines or by using excess or harmful cosmetic products.
2.SPLIT ENDS: - In these conditions the hair ending has two ends and it is due to lack of conditioning of hairs
or heat exposure of hairs.
3.FRIZZY AND OILY HAIRS: - The hairs become frizzy and dry due to less moisture content in the hairs.
And oily hairs are due to the excessive production of oil from the hair scalp
4.GRAY HAIRS: - This occurs due to the improper nourishment of the hairs or it occurs due to the various
environmental factors.
5.DANDRUFF: - This occurs due to fungal or bacterial infection in the hairs. This occurs due to improper
cleaning of the dirt from the scalp.

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18. CONCLUSION: -
There is the great development in COSMETICS SCIENCE. All over
worldwide the consumers are using the herbal cosmetics instead of chemical containing
synthetic shampoos. Because it is proven that the herbal products are not imparting the side
effects hairs and skin.
The development of naturally emerging HERBAL cosmetics will be the wide and major area of
growth in the cosmetics industries in the upcoming years.
The use of herbal cosmetics has been increased to many folds in personal care system and there
is a great demand for this herbal cosmetic.
The use of bioactive ingredients in cosmetics which influence the biological functions of hairs
and skin and provides nutrients necessary for the healthy skin or hair.

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In future there is the tremendous scope to launch and develop various and numerous herbal
cosmetics using appropriate bioactive ingredients with other suitable additives, excipients, and
the preservatives.

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