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MULTIPURPOSE HERBAL POWDER SHAMPOO

Ankita Ankule*, Snehal D. Wani, Prachi M. Murkute and Ashwini S. Pundkar

Rajesh Bhaiyya Tope College of B. Pharmacy, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

*Corresponding Author: Ankita Ankule

Rajesh Bhaiyya Tope College of B. Pharmacy, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Article Received on 22/03/2020 Article Revised on 12/04/2020 Article Accepted on 02/04/2020

ABSTRACT
Aim of the present research work was to formulate multipurpose herbal shampoo powder and comparison with
marketed powder shampoo contains many natural ingredients with an emphasis on safety and efficacy, which will
avoid the risk posed by chemical ingredients. It clears dirt, dandruff, promote hair growth. strengthens. and darken
the hair. morever, it also act as a conditioning agent and performs all these actions without affecting or damaging
hair. The hearb amala, bhringaraj, hibiscus, shkakai, and ginger have been selected to formulate the herbal
shampoo powder on the basis of the traditional system and scientific justification with modern use The major
objective of the present study was to formulate an herbal shampoo powder by means of eliminating harmful
synthetic ingredients and substitute them with natural ingredients. It is very difficult to get all the properties in one
substance. Thats why we makes this product unique is that we have made a quality powder shampoo with different
properties. Such as anti dandruff, antibacterial, hair growth promoter, conditioner, give smoothen hairs, reduce hair
fallor dead skin, etc. The main couse of dandruff is usually a fungus called "Pityrosporum ovale" (P.ovale) which is
a naturally occurring yeast - like organism found most on the scalp and other part of the human skin. The fungus is
found most on skin areas with plenty of sebaceous glands : on the scalp where large no of sebaceous glands can be
found hence chances of dandruff in haire is more as compare to other body part. The reason of hair problem are
tension, scalp infection, harmone disturbances, lowers vitamin, food, minerals, and large chemical shampoos are
used. To overcome all this problems it was the main aim of our project, so we prepared multipurpose powder
herbal shampoo for hair treatment.

KEYWORDS: It clears dirt, dandruff, promote hair growth. strengthens.

INTRODUCTION world and are Incorporated in shampoo powder

prepartion. These medicinal plants used in powder form,
Hair -care products may be defined as the preparation
crude form.
which are meant for cleansing, modifying the texture,
changing the colour, giving life to the stressed hair,
Hair is one of the external barometer of internal body
providing nourishment to the hair and giving the healthy
condition s, It is an important part of human body.
look to the hair. The English word shampoo is derived
Various synthetic compounds, chemicals, dyes, and their
from Hindi word "champion" which means head
derivative have been proved to cause harmful effect.
massage with some form of hair oil. The main aim is
Now a days, people are having an awareness of their
shampoo is to remove dirt, oil, skin particals, dandruff,
effect on hairs skin and eyes. Due to this reasons
environmental pollutants and other contaminant particals
community is getting attracted towards herbal products
from hair without adversely affecting the users.
dye to their inexpensive nature and negligible side
effects. And hence this product having great demand in
Shampoos are most likely utilized as beautifying agents
market.
and are a powder preparation of detergent containing
various additive, preservative, and active ingredient. It is
A shampoo powder is said to be ideal when it (1)
usually applied on the wet hairs, massaging into the hair,
effectively and completely remove dust particles and
and cleansed by rinsing with water. Alternative to
excessive sebum from the scalp and hair, (2) easily
synthetic shampoo we can use shampoo containing
remove when rinsed with water, (3) leave the hair non
natural herbals. However, formulating cosmetic products
dry, soft and manageable,(4) impart a pleasant fragrance
containing only natural substance are very difficult.
to the hair, (5) couse no side effect or irritation to the
There are number of medicinal plants with potential
skin or hairs. nowadays naturals products dominate over
effect on hair used traditionally over years around the

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the synthetic products since it has no side effects . This is agent}, methi powder {nourishment of hair}, ocimum
one reason that the herbal products are popular among sanctum {antibacterial}, Azadiracta indica {anti
the consumers. Synthetic hair products have chemicals dandruff}. Etc,.
which may give short term growth and shine to hair, but
definitely when used for long term damages the hair MATERIALS AND METHODS
which may even lead to baldness, premature hair graying
Procurement of material
and hair loss . Some of the chemicals buses in synthetic
The different parts of the herbs were selected for the
shampoo includes sodium directly sulphate, N-
study having hair care property. The herbs are methi
nitrosodiethanolamine, EDTA, disodium EDTA,
powder, Neem leaf (Azadirachta indica), Shikakai fruit
formaldehyde, etc., Hence chances of hair damage are
(Acacia concinna), Aloe leaf (Aloe barbadensis), Henna
more as compare to herbal powder shampoo.
Leaf (Lawsonia inermis), Brahmi root(Centella asiatica),
Ritha fruit (Sapindus mukorossi), Amla fruit (Embelica
Ideal properties of shampoo
officinalis), Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus), coffee
Today‟s shampoo formulations are beyond the stage of
beans (coffea arabica), Tea leaves (Thea sinensis),
pure cleansing of the hair. Additional benefits are
orange peel (cetrous aurentum), Hibiscus leaves and
expected, e.g. conditioning, smoothing of hair surface,
flowers (hibiscus rosea), methi seeds (trigonella foenum
improvement of comb ability and leather creaminess.
gracecum), mulani mitti (asbestos clay), Bhringraj leaves
1. It should effectively and completely remove dust or
(Eclipta prostrata), bavachi flowers (psoralea
soil, excessive sebum or other fatty substances and
corylofolia), ashwgandha (withania somnifera), and
loose corneal cells from the hair.
Tulsi. The powder of methi, Amla fruit, Neem leaf,
2. It should produce a good amount of foam to satisfy
Shikakai fruit, Aloe leaf, Henna Leaf, Ritha fruit, bramhi
the psychological requirements of the user.
root, nagrmotha, tulsi leaves, coffee beans, tea leaves,
3. It should be easily removed on rinsing with water.
orange peel, hibiscus flowers, bavachi plant, bhringraja,
4. It should leave the hair non‐dry, soft, lustrous with
multani mitti, were collected from the local market. The
good manageability and minimum fly away.
raw materials collected were given with their respective
5. It should impart a pleasant fragrance to the hair.
biological source and uses in (table no.1) ingredients in
6. It should not cause any side‐effects / irritation to
the hair care; even they are responsible to provide the
skin or eye.
nutrition to the body. Herbs have long been associated
7. It should not make the hand rough and chapped.
with hair care and are often ingredients of conditioners,
8. To deliver an optimum level of foam to satisfy the
shampoos and rinses. The selection of active ingredients
expectation of the user.
for hair care powder is often based on the ability of the
9. To perform as a vehicle for the deposition of
ingredient to prevent damage to the skin as well as to
beneficial materials onto the hair and scalp.
improve the quality of the skin by way of cleansing,
10. To be non-damaging to the tissues of the eye if
nourishing and protecting the skin. In the paper, we
inadvertently splashed.
reported the development and evaluation of herbal hair
care powder.
Based upon the past history:- Indian women use herbals
such as shikkakai, reeth and soil that are natural
cleansing agents without harmful effects. A shampoo is a
preparation of surfactant in a suitable liquid, solid or
powder which when used under the specific conditions
will remove surface grease, dirt, and skin debris from the
hair shaft without adversely affecting the users hairs.
“Herbal shampoos are the cosmetic preparations that
with the use of traditional ayurvedic herbs are meant for
cleansing the hair and scalp just like the regular
shampoo. They are used for removal of oils, dandruff,
dirt, environmental pollutions etc. The advantages of this
herbal formulation are, it is Pure and organic ingredients,
Free from side- effects, No surfactants eg: SLS, No
synthetic additives, Good Stability. They are less harmful
as compared to commercial shampoos. In the present
study, herbal shampoo was formulated containing
various types of herbs and suitable ingredients, such as :-
Emblica offencinalis {hair growth promoter}, Acacia
concinna {detergent}, lowsonia inermis {growth of
hair}, tea {dye}, coffee {hair growth promoter}, hibiscus
roses {prevent hair loss}, aloe barbadensis {moisturising
effect}, bramhi {growth of hair}, Reetha {foaming

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Table 1: Biological source and their uses of herbal ingredients.

Sr.
Ingredients Biological name Use of ingredients
no
Dried seeds of Trigonell foenum-graecum
1 Methi seeds Conditioning and nourishment of hair.
(Leguminosae)
Ashwagandha Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a short Controls Hair Fall,Prevents Premature
2
powder woody shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family Greying,Promotes Hair Health.
Fight scalp infection, prevent the dryness and
3 Neem Leaves Dried leaves of Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae)
flaking of hairs, lice, dandruff and itching.
Foam base and anti-dandruff, to improve hair
4 Shikakai fruit Dried pods of Acacia concinna(Mimosaceae) and skin. and it clears dandruff and the dirt
accrued on the scalp
Dried leaves of Aloe barbadensis miller
5 Aloe vera leaf Condition and moisturizing effect.
(Asphodelaceae)
6 Henna Leaves Dried leaves of Lawsonia inermis (Lythraceae) Growth of hair, Conditioner.
7 Brahmi root Dried roots of Centella asiatica (Apiaceae) Support to growth of Hairs.
8 Reetha fruit Dried fruits of Sapindus mukorossi (Sapindaceae) Reetha is a foaming agent
Dried ripe fruits of Emblica officinalis Darkening of hairs and Hair growth
9 Amla fruit
(Euphorbiaceae) promoter.
10 Nagarmotha fruits Dried ripe fruits of Cyperus rotundus (Cyperaceae) Scalp disorder
11 Tulsi leaves Dried leaves of Ocimumsanctum (Lamiaceae) Antibacterial
Natural collerant, dye, provide shine to the
12 Coffee seeds Dried ripe seed of coffea Arabia (rubiaceae)
hairs
Dye, dead skin removal, provide shine to the
13 Tea leaves Dried leaves and bud of Thea sinensis ( theaceae)
hair.
14 Bhringraj leaves Drued leaves of Ecilipta Alba (Asteraceae) Hair darkening, hair growth promoter
Hibiscus flowers Hair conditioner, hair growth promoter,
15 Dried leaves and flowers of Hibiscus rosea
and leaves Prevent hair loss.
Dried peel of citrus aurantum or citrus dimension
16 Orange peel Ph modifier, natural cleanser, anti dandruff
(rutaceas)
Dried plant or leaves of psoralea corylifolia Provide flavour or aroma, rich source of
17 Bavachi bark
(fabaceae ) coumarin
18 Multani mitti Asbestos clay. Rich source of minerals Dirt removal, absorbant

Method of preparation of multipurpose herbal Table 2: Formula for multipurpose herbal powder
powder shampoo shampoo.
1:- Drying
Sr. No Ingredients % quantity
All herbs were collected in dry powder form.
1 Shikakai 30%
2:- Weighing 2 Amala 10%
All the powder herbs were weighed in required quantity 3 Methi 2%
as per formula. 4 Ashwgandha 2%
5 Neem 10%
3:- Seiving 6 Heena 2%
The crude ingredients were collected and these 7 Hibiscus 10%
ingredients were size reduced,and seiving to obtained fir 8 Bhringraj 10%
uniform partical size distribution. 9 Alove 10%
10 Coffee 10%
4:- Mixing 11 Tea 10%
All powder herbs were mixed in asending order to get 12 Tulsi 10%
uniform partical size and mixed properly. 13 Bramhi 20%
14 Reetha 30%
5:- Sieving 15 Nagarmotha 5%
Then this fine powder herbs was passed through sieve 16 Orange peel 5%
no.:120, to get the smooth fine powder formulation. 17 Bavchi 5%
18 Mulani mitti 1%

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Marketed formulation:-(kaavery shikkakai powder) -1(h / r) Where, θ – Angle of repose, h – Height of the
Marketed formulation:- (Kaavery Shikkakai heap, r – Radius of the base of the base of the heap
Ingredients).
3. Bulk density
Sr/ no. Ingredients Bulk Density is the ratio between the given mass of a
1 Acacia concinna powder and its bulk volume. Required amount of the
2 Mimosa amara powder is dried and filled in a 50 ml measuring cylinder
3 Madhusa longifolia up to 50 ml mark. Then the cylinder is dropped onto a
4 Trigonella foenum-graeecum hard wood surface from a height of 1 inch at 2 second
5 Hibiscus Rosa sinensis intervals. The volume of the powder is measured. Then
6 Ocimum sanctum the powder is weighed.
7 Dispersing agents
8 Fillers This is repeated to get average values. The Bulk Density
is calculated by using the below given formula.
Evaluation of Multipurpose Herbal Powder Shampoo
Prepared formulations of shampoos were subjected to Mass of the herbal powder shampoo
following evaluation parameters. Bulk density = -----------------------------------------------
Volume of the herbal powder shampoo
A. Organoleptic evaluation/visual appearance
Organoleptic evaluation for parameters like colour, 4. Tapped density
odour, taste and texture was carried out. Colour and The tapped density is an increased bulk density attained
texture was evaluated by vision and touch sensation after mechanically tapping a container containing the
respectively. For taste and odour evaluation a team of powder sample. After observing the initial powder
five taste and odour sensitive persons were selected. volume or mass, the measuring cylinder or vessel is
B. General powder characteristics mechanically tapped for 1 min and volume or mass
readings are taken until little further volume or mass
General powder characteristics includes evaluation of change was observed. It was expressed in grams per
those parameters which are going to affect the external cubic centimeter (g/cm3).
properties (like flow properties, appearance, packaging
criteria etc.) of the preparation, Characteristics evaluated Weight of powder
under this section are particle size, angle of repose, bulk Tapped Density = ---------------------------------------------
density and tapped density. All the three shampoo Tapped volume of powder
powders were taken at three different level i.e. from top,
middle and lower level for the evaluation. C. Physicochemical evaluation
1. pH
1. Particle size The pH of 10% shampoo solution in distilled water was
Particle size is a parameter, which affect various determined at room temperature 25°C. The pH was
properties like spreadability, grittiness etc., particle size measured by using digital pH Meter.
was determined by sieving method by using I.P.
Standard sieves by mechanical shaking for 10 min. 2. Washability
Formulations were applied on the skin and then ease and
2. Angle of repose extent of washing with water were checked manually.
It is defined as the maximum angle possible in between
the surface of pile of powder to the horizontal flow. 3. Solubility
Solubility is defined as the ability of the substance to
Funnel method soluble in a solvent. One gram of the powder is weighed
Required quality of dried powder is taken in a funnel accurately and transferred into a beaker containing 100
placed at a height of 6 cm from a horizontal base. The ml of water. This was shaken well and warmed to
powder was allowed to flow to form a heap over the increase the solubility. Then cooled and filter it, the
paper on the horizontal plane. The height and radius of residue obtained is weighed and noted.
the powder was noted and recorded the angle of repose
(θ) can be calculated by using the formula. 4. Loss on drying
Loss on drying is the loss of mass expressed in percent
Open - ended cylinder method m/m. Two gram of the powder was weighed accurately
Required amount of dried powder is placed in a and transferred into a dry Petri dish.
cylindrical tube open at both ends is placed on a
horizontal surface. Then the funnel should be raised to The Petri dish is placed in a dessicator for 2 days over
form a heap. The height and radius of the heap is noted calcium chloride crystals. Then the powder was taken
and recorded. For the above two methods, the angle of and weighed accurately to find out the weight loss during
repose (θ) can be calculated by using the formula. θ = tan drying.

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5. Skin /eye irritation test Determination of water soluble extractive Proceeded as

The eye and skin irritation tests revealed that the herbal directed for the determination of alcohol-soluble
shampoo powder shows no harmful effect on skin and extractive, using chloroform water instead of ethanol.
eye. This is due to the absence of synthetic surfactants. The percentage of water-soluble extractive was
Most of the synthetic surfactants produce inflammation calculated for each sample.
of the eyelid and corneal irritation. But in this
formulation of herbal shampoo powder, the uses of all 7. Ash value
ingredients are obtained naturally. So it does not produce Total ash content
any harmful effect on skin and eye. Ash value is calculated to determine the inorganic
contents which is characteristic for a herb. About 2 Gm
Skin irritation test of powder drug was taken in silicon dish previously
Skin irritation test is carried out by using open patch ignited and weighed. Temperature was increased by
method. gradually increasing the heat not exceeding to red colour.
After complete burning, ash is cooled and weighed.
With many cosmetic products, whether commercial or
homemade, it is recommended that you do a patch test on Acid insoluble ash
your skin prior to use. This is to ensure that you do not Acid insoluble ash was calculated by boiling above
have an allergic reaction to the product and if you do, it obtained ash with 25 ml dil. Hcl for 5min, insoluble
will only be confined to a small area of skin and thus matter was collected in gooch crucible, washed with hot
treatable with ease. water, ignited and weighed.
Step 1- Pour or squeeze out a little of the cosmetic
preparation to your wrist. 8. Dirt dispersion
Step 2- Dab a small amount of the preparation on the Two drops of 1% each shampoo powders were added in
pulse of your wrist or the crook of your elbow. a large test tube contain 10 ml of distilled water. 1 drop
Step 3- Leave the preparation unwashed for a period of of India ink was added; the test tube was stoppered and
15-20 min. shaken for 10 times. The amount of ink in the foam of
Step 4- Watch for signs of an allergic reaction. Typical was estimated as None, Light, Moderate, or Heavy.
signs will include redness, a rash, any form of breakouts
on the skin, itchiness, pain, flaking etc. Some people may 9. Moisture content determination
also experience nausea or respiratory reactions. If any of 10 g of each herbal shampoo powder was weighed in a
these signs present themselves, cease use immediately. tare evaporating dish and kept in hot air oven at 1050c.
Step 5- Continue to use the product if you do not have a Repeated the drying until the constant weight loss was
reaction. If you do not have any allergic reaction observed after the interval of 30 minutes. The moisture
symptoms, it is likely that the preparation is all right for content was calculated for each sample.
your skin type.
10. Wetting time
Eye irritation test The canvas was cut into 1 inch diameter discs having an
Animals (albino rats) were collected from animal house. average weight of 0.44 g. The disc was floated on the
About 1% shampoo solutions was dripped into the eyes surface of shampoo solution of 1% w/v and the
of albino rats with their eyes held open with clips at the stopwatch started. The time required for the disc to begin
lid. The progressive damage to the rat‟s eyes was to sink was measured acutely and noted as the wetting
recorded at specific intervals over an average period of 4 time.
seconds. Reactions to the irritants can include swelling of
the eyelid, inflammation of the iris, ulceration, 11. Stability Study
hemorrhaging (bleeding) and blindness. Stability and acceptability of organoleptic properties
(odor and color) of formulations during the storage
6. Extractive values period indicated that they are chemically and physically
Determination of alcohol soluble extractive stable.
5 g of the each air dried herbal shampoo powder was
weighed and macerated with 100 ml of Alcohol of the 12. Nature of hair after washes
specified strength in a closed flask for twenty-four hours, Nature of hair after wash can be done by collecting the
shaked frequently during six hours and allowed to stand responses of volunteers.
for eighteen hours. Filtered, by taking precautions
against loss of solvent, 25 ml of the filtrate was 13. Foaming index
evaporated to dryness in a tare flat bottomed shallow One gram of the powder was weighed accurately and
dish, and dry at 105 0C, to constant weight and weighed. transferred into 250 ml conical flask containing 100 ml
The percentage of alcohol-soluble extractive with of boiling water. Then it is warmed gently for 30
reference to the air-dried drug was calculated. minutes, cooled and filtered and make up the volume to
100 ml in standard volumetric flask. This extract is taken
in 10 test tubes in a series of successive portion of 1, 2,

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3….10 ml and remaining volume is made up with water RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
to 10 ml. Then the test tubes were shaken in longwise
Prepared multipurpose herbal shampoo powder (M1) &
motion for 15 seconds at speed of 2 frequencies / second.
simultaneously compared with marketed shampoo (M2)
Then the tubes are allowed to stand for 15 minutes. The
A) Organoleptic properties.
height of the foam was measured. Foaming index
=1000/a

Table 3: Organoleptic evaluation/visual appearance.

Sr. No Test Observation (M1) Observation (M2)
1 Colour Light Brown Light green
2 Odour Characteristic Characteristic
3 Texture Fine or smooth Very fine or smooth
4 Test Slight Slight

IMG 1:- multipurpose herbal shampoo powder.

IMG 2: Marketed powder shampoo (kaavery).

B) General powder characteristics

Table 4: General powder characteristics of herbal powder and marketed powder.
Sr. No Test Result (M1) Result (M2)
1 Partical size 22-25um 20-25um
2 Angle of repose 33"5° 34"55°
3 Bulk density 0.2804g/cm3 0.2893g/cm3
4 Tapped density 0.56g/cm3 0.58g/cm3

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C) Angle of repose
Table 5: Angle of Repose calculation of herbal powder and marketed powder.
Height of the Radius of the TAN Θ = Average θ = tan-1 Flow
Sr. No. Method
cone (h in cm) cone (r in cm) (H/R) tanθ = (h/r) property
3.5 cm 5.2cm 0.6730
1 Prepared powder Funnel Good flow
3.3cm 4.9cm 0.6734
shampoo method 0.6821 33"5° property
3.5 cm 5.0cm 0.7
3.3cm 4.55cm 0.7252
2 Marketed powder Funnel Good flow
3.4cm 4.9cm 0.6938
shampoo method 0.6886 34"55° property
3.3cm 5.1cm 0.6470

D) Bulk density
Table 6: Bulk density calculation of herbal powder and marketed powder.
Bulk volume in Mass of powder Bulk density Average bulk density
Sr. No.
(ml) (gm) (gm/ml) (gm/ml)
74 20 0.270g/cm3
1.herbal powder 72 20 0.277g/cm3
0.2804g/cm3
68 20 0.294g/cm3
68 20 0.294g/cm3
2. Marketed powder 70 20 0.285g/cm3
0.2893g/cm3
69 20 0.289g/cm3

E) Tapped density
Table 7: Tapped density calculation of herbal powder and marketed powder.
Mass of powder Tapped Average tapped
Sr. No. Tapped volume (ml)
(gm) densilty(gm/ml) density (gm/cm3)
37 20 0.54 g/cm3
1.Herbal powder 35 20 0.57 g/cm3
0.56 g/cm3
34 20 0.58 g/cm3
34 20 0.58 g/cm3
2.Marketed powder 35 20 0.57 g/cm3
0.58 g/cm3
33 20 0.60 g/cm3

F) Physicochemical properties
Table 8: Physicochemical Property of herbal shampoo and marketed shampoo.
Sr. No. Physicochemical evaluation Herbal shampoo (M1) Marketed shampoo (M2)
1 PH 5.48 5.46
2 Washability Easily washable Easily washable
3 Solubility Soluble Soluble
4 Skin irritation No har full effect on skin No dharm full effect on skin
5 Foaming capacity Good foaming Good foaming
6 Extractive value
Alcohol soluble 3.44gm remain 3.21gm remain
Water soluble 0.46 remain 0.42 remain
7 Ash value
Total ash content 2.37% w/w 2.01%w/w
Acid insoluble ash 1.02%w/w 0.97%w/w
8 Dirt dispersion Moderate Moderate
9 Moisture content determination 8.77 gm remain out of 10 gm 9.01 gm remain out of 10 gm
10 Wetting time 8.52 sec 6.46sec
11 Stability Stable at room temp Stable at room temp
12 Nature of hair after wash Soft manageble Soft manageble

1. Extractive value- alcohol solubility

2. Water solubility.

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5. Washability of powder shampoo

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6. Determination of alchol soluble extractive

7. (1) Dirt dispersion of powder shampoo and 2) dirt dispersion of marketed shampoo.
8) Foaming ability of multipurpose herbal powder shampoo (M1)

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9) Foaming ability of marketed shampoo (M2)

10) Skin irritation test

1: 1. Before applying the shampoo 2. Powder shampoo apply. 3. After 15 min. 4. After 20 min.

9) Skin irritation test -In this open patch method herbal powder shampoo is apply to the skin and observe their effect,
they should not produce any side effect to the skin. They should not produce redness, a rash, any form ofkouts on the
skin, itchiness, pain, flaking etc.

11) Alcohol solubility test

11) Alcohol soluble test - remaining test sample or marketed sample

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G) Foaming index
Table 9: Foaming index calculation for herbal powder.and marketed powder.
Sr no T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T10
Test sample 2.5 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.1 2.6
Marketed sample 2.8 3.0 2.9 2.7 .4 2.5 2.4 2.7 2.6 2.1
Note: T1 - T10 Test tube numbers 1 to 10
foaming index =1000/a =1000/9 = 111.1%

Table 1: Biological source and their uses of herbal ingredients.

Sr.
Ingredients Biological name Use of ingredients
no
Dried seeds of Trigonell foenum-graecum
1 Methi seeds Conditioning and nourishment of hair.
(Leguminosae)
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a short
Ashwagandha Controls Hair Fall, Prevents Premature
2 woody shrub belonging to the Solanaceae
powder Greying, Promotes Hair Health.
family
Fight scalp infection, prevent the dryness
Dried leaves of Azadirachta indica
3 Neem Leaves and flaking of hairs, lice, dandruff and
(Meliaceae)
itching.
Foam base and anti-dandruff, to improve
4 Shikakai fruit Dried pods of Acacia concinna(Mimosaceae) hair and skin. and it clears dandruff and the
dirt accrued on the scalp
Dried leaves of Aloe barbadensis
5 Aloe vera leaf Condition and moisturizing effect.
miller(Asphodelaceae)
Dried leaves of Lawsonia inermis
6 Henna Leaves Growth of hair, Conditioner.
(Lythraceae)
7 Brahmi root Dried roots of Centella asiatica (Apiaceae) Support to growth of Hairs.
Dried fruits of Sapindus mukorossi
8 Reetha fruit Reetha is a foaming agent
(Sapindaceae)
Dried ripe fruits of Emblica officinalis Darkening of hairs and Hair growth
9 Amla fruit
(Euphorbiaceae) promoter.
Dried ripe fruits of Cyperus rotundus
10 Nagarmotha fruits Scalp disorder
(Cyperaceae)
11 Tulsi leaves Dried leaves of Ocimumsanctum (Lamiaceae) Antibacterial
Natural collerant, dye, provide shine to the
12 Coffee seeds Dried ripe seed of coffea Arabia (rubiaceae)
hairs
Dried leaves and bud of Thea sinensis Dye, dead skin removal, provide shine to the
13 Tea leaves
(theaceae) hair.
14 Bhringraj leaves Drued leaves of Ecilipta Alba (Asteraceae) Hair darkening, hair growth promoter
Hibiscus flowers Hair conditioner, hair growth promoter,
15 Dried leaves and flowers of Hibiscus rosea
and leaves Prevent hair loss.
Dried peel of citrus aurantum or citrus
16 Orange peel Ph modifier, natural cleanser, anti dandruff
dimension (rutaceas)
Dried plant or leaves of psoralea corylifolia Provide flavour or aroma, rich source of
17 Bavachi bark
(fabaceae) coumarin
18 Multani mitti Asbestos clay. Rich source of minerals Dirt removal, absorbant

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Table 2: Formula for multipurpose herbal powder shampoo.

Sr. No Ingredients % Quantity
1 Shikakai 30%
2 Amala 10%
3 Methi 2%
4 Ashwgandha 2%
5 Neem 10%
6 Heena 2%
7 Hibiscus 10%
8 Bhringraj 10%
9 Alove 10%
10 Coffee 10%
11 Tea 10%
12 Tulsi 10%
13 Bramhi 20%
14 Reetha 30%
15 Nagarmotha 5%
16 Orange peel 5%
17 Bavchi 5%
18 Mulani mitti 1%

Table 03: Marketed formulation :-(kaavery shikkakai powder) Marketed formulation :- (Kaavery Shikkakai
Ingredients).
Sr no. Ingredients
1 Acacia concinna
2 Mimosa amara
3 Madhusa longifolia
4 Trigonella foenum-graeecum
5 Hibiscus Rosa sinensis
6 Ocimum sanctum
7 Dispersing agents
8 Fillers

Table 4: Organoleptic evaluation/visual appearance.

Sr. No Test Observation (M1) Observation (M2)
1 Colour Light Brown Light green
2 Odour Characteristic Characteristic
3 Texture Fine or smooth Very fine or smooth
4 Test Slight Slight

Table 5: General powder characteristics of herbal powder and marketed powder.

Sr. No Test Result (M1) Result (M2)
1 Partical size 22-25um 20-25um
2 Angle of repose 33"5° 34"55°
3 Bulk density 0.2804g/cm3 0.2893g/cm3
4 Tapped density 0.56g/cm3 0.58g/cm3

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Table 6: Angle of Repose calculation of herbal powder and marketed powder.

Height of the Radius of the TAN Θ = θ = tan-1 Flow
Sr. No. Method tanθ =
cone (h in cm) cone (r in cm) (H/R) (h/r) property
3.5 cm 5.2cm 0.6730
1 Prepared powder Funnel
3.3cm 4.9cm 0.6734 0.6821 33"5° Good flow
shampoo method
3.5 cm 5.0cm 0.7
3.3cm 4.55cm 0.7252
2Marketed powder Funnel
3.4cm 4.9cm 0.6938 0.6886 34"55° Good flow
shampoo method
3.3cm 5.1cm 0.6470

Table 6: Bulk density calculation of herbal powder and marketed powder.

Bulk volume in Mass of powder Bulk density Average bulk
Sr. No
(ml) (gm) (gm/ml) density (gm/ml)
74 20 0.270g/cm3
1.Herbal powder 72 20 0.277g/cm3 0.2804g/cm3
68 20 0.294g/cm3
68 20 0.294g/cm3
2. Marketed powder 70 20 0.285g/cm3 0.2893g/cm3
69 20 0.289g/cm3

Table 7: Tapped density calculation of herbal powder and marketed powder.

Tapped volume Mass of Tapped Average tapped
Sr. No.
(ml) powder(gm) densilty(gm/ml) density (gm/cm3)
37 20 0.54 g/cm3
1.Herbal powder 35 20 0.57 g/cm3 0.56 g/cm3
34 20 0.58 g/cm3
34 20 0.58 g/cm3
2.Marketed powder 35 20 0.57 g/cm3 0.58 g/cm3
33 20 0.60 g/cm3

Table 8: Physicochemical Property of herbal shampoo and marketed shampoo.

Sr.
Physicochemical evaluation Herbal shampoo (M1) Marketed shampoo (M2)
No
1 PH 5.48 5.46
2 Washability Easily washable Easily washable
3 Solubility Soluble Soluble
4 Skin irritation No skin irritation No skin irritation
5 Foaming capacity Good foaming Good foaming
6 Extractive value
Alcohol soluble 3.44gm remain 3.21gm remain
Water soluble 0.46 remain 0.42 remain
7 Ash value
Total ash content 2.37% w/w 2.01%w/w
Acid insoluble ash 1.02%w/w 0.97%w/w
8 Dirt dispersion Moderate Moderate
9 Moisture content determination 8.77 gm remain out of 10 gm 9.01 gm
9 Moisture content determination 8.77 gm remain out of 10 gm 9.01 gm remain out of 10 gm
10 Wetting time 8.52 sec 6.46sec
11 Stability Stable at room temp Stable at room temp
12 Nature of hair after wash Soft manageble Soft manageble

Table 9: Foaming index calculation for herbal powder.and marketed powder.

Sr. no T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T10
Test sample 2.5 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.0 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.1 2.6
Marketed sample 2.8 3.0 2.9 2.7 .4 2.5 2.4 2.7 2.6 2.1
Note: T1 - T10 Test tube numbers 1 to 10 foaming index =1000/a =1000/9 = 111.1%

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Multipurpose herbal shampoo powder Marketed powder shampoo (kaavery)

1.Extractive value .-
a)alcohol solubility
b) water solubility

2. Water solubility

3.total ash content

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4.wetting time

5. determination of alchol soluble extractive

6)Washability of powder shampoo

7) Foming ability of herbal powder

shampoo (M1 AND M2)

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8) Dirt dispersion of powder shampoo

And Marketed formulation

9) Skin irritation test

10) Alchol solubility test

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION potential of herbal extracts from cosmetic purposes.

Hence we conclude that the formulation of polyherbal
A survey of global hair care market trends indicates that
shampoo powder is effective in reducing dandruff
consumer use of herbal products has significant
without irritation, less adverse effect and better
increased over the past years. The factors like UV
conditioning effect. Present investigations was carried
radiations, use of harsh chemical products have direct
out to formulate the herbal shampoo powder preparations
and indirect impact on the hair. To overcome this
based upon traditional knowledge and to develop few
problems the present study has the best undertaken to
parameters for quality and purity of herbal powder
design a herbal shampoo which will not only give hair
shampoo. Nowadays there is strong demand for natural
protection but also conditioning effect, shine and
therapies, and this is increasing in western countries. The
manageability. The upresent work focuses on the

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