1Department of Pharmaceutics, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Pharmacy, Indore. Email: nenn2212@gmail.com. Orcid ID: 0009-0009-0547-8912
2Sri Aurobindo Institute of Pharmacy, Indore. Email: rathoresakshi483@gmail.com
3Department of Pharmacognosy, Indore Institute of Pharmacy, Indore. Email: nisha.retrekar123@gmail.com. Orcid ID: 0009-0005-2684-218X
4Department of Pharmaceutics, Indore Institute of Pharmacy, Indore. Email: deepikabhawsar85@gmail.com. Orcid ID: 0009-0000-1479-2166
5Department of Pharmacy Practice, Indore Institute of Pharmacy, Indore. Email: ayujain626@gmail.com. Orcid Id: 0009-0002-7324-2572
6Department of Pharmaceutics, Indore Institute of Pharmacy, Indore. Research Scholar (Faculty of Pharmacy, Medicaps University, Indore). Email: mishrajeevandeep03@gmail.com. Orcid ID: 0009-0008-1662-325X
*Corresponding author: Dr. Sunayana Rathore. E-mail Id: nenn2212@gmail.com. Orcid ID: 0009-0009-0547-8912
Background: A person's appearance and self-confidence are greatly influenced by their hair. The growing use of synthetic hair care products has led to a number of hair issues, including dryness, dandruff, irritation of the scalp, and hair loss. Because they are safer, more natural, and have fewer negative effects than synthetic products, herbal formulations are becoming more and more popular. The creation and assessment of a polyherbal dry powder shampoo utilizing organic components like Neem, Aloe vera, Shikakai, Reetha, Hibiscus, Amla, Brahmi, Fenugreek, and Bhringraj is the main focus of this study.
Methods: The powdered herbal constituents were dried, ground, and combined in varied ratios to create three distinct formulations (S1, S2, and S3). Physicochemical parameters, general powder features, and organoleptic properties were assessed for the produced formulations. The shampoo powder had a brownish color, a distinct smell, a smooth texture, and a faint taste, according to the organoleptic assessment. To assess flow qualities, general powder variables such particle size, angle of repose, bulk density, tapped density, Carr's index, and Hausner ratio were calculated. Foaming ability, pH measurement, skin irritation test, washability, solubility, and stability study were among the physicochemical properties that were also evaluated.
Results: According to the findings, the herbal shampoo's formulation demonstrated good foaming ability, an appropriate pH of 5–6, ease of washing, and no skin irritation. Throughout the trial time, the formulation did not change.
Conclusion: Therefore, for maintaining healthy hair, the polyherbal dry powder shampoo made from natural ingredients can be regarded as an efficient, secure, and affordable substitute for synthetic shampoos.
KEYWORD: Traditional, Herbal Shampoo, Safety, Efficacy, Foaming ability, organoleptic assessment.
How to cite this article: Rathore S, Rathore S, Retrekar N, Bhawsar D, Jain A, Mishra J. Development and Physicochemical Evaluation of Polyherbal Dry Powder Shampoo Using Natural Ingredients for Healthy Hair. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(13s): 589-609. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.13s.66
Source of support: Nil.
Conflict of interest: None