Formulation and evaluation of herbal shampoo using cassia Roxburghii

Abstract

Aim and Objective: The aim of the present study is to formulate and evaluate the herbal shampoo by using Cassia roxburghii and to assess its physiochemical function that emphasis on safety, efficacy, eliminating harmful synthetic ingredient, and substitute with harmless synthetic ingredient, safe natural ingredients.

Methods: The formulation of shampoo using the extracts of Emblica officinalis, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Eclipta prostrata, Sapindus mukorossi, Aloe barbadensis, Jasminum grandiflorum, Albumin and Cassia roxburghii in different proportions .Evalution of pH, physical appearance, Viscosity (Rheology), Antimicrobial studies, skin irritation, stability study, Dirt dispersion test, surface tension, foam stability, wetting time, Detergency ability was performed.

Results: The created cleanser was clear and good appealing. It demonstrated good froth stability, detergency, good cleansing, small bubble size, low surface strain, and execution of good conditioning.

Conclusion: The physicochemical evaluation of the formulated shampoo showed ideal results. However, to improve its quality, product performance, and safety, under ICH guidelines 30°C 2°C/ 65% RH 5% RH . Further development was required.