Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Oil

Abstract

Nowadays, many shampoos, conditioners, and hair tonics are made using herbal extracts. These herbal hair products are very popular because they are more natural and have fewer side effects than chemical ones. The main aim of this study is to make a herbal hair oil using natural ingredients like curry leaves, rose petals, hibiscus, rosemary, methi (fenugreek), coconut oil, and almond Oil. After preparing the oil, different tests were done to check its pH, thickness (viscosity), and saponification value. The herbal oil was made by boiling all the ingredients together. Herbal oils are useful for many hair problems. Out of all the samples, the F1 oil gave the best results. This oil helps to reduce hair fall, remove dandruff, improve blood flow to the scalp, stop early hair graying, and fight fungal infections.

Introduction

Hair serves as both a protective barrier and a vital component of human appearance. Structurally, it consists of the bulb, root, and shaft, and grows through three phases — anagen (growth), catagen (transition), and telogen (resting/shedding). Hair is primarily made of keratin, a structural protein found throughout the body except on palms, lips, and soles.

Hair follicles not only promote hair growth but also assist in skin repair, blood vessel formation, and neuron regeneration. However, several hair-related problems such as dryness, split ends, oiliness, frizz, hair loss, and damage are common.

Herbal Hair Oils and Their Benefits

The increasing preference for herbal-based cosmetics stems from their natural properties and minimal side effects compared to synthetic products. Herbal hair oils nourish the scalp, prevent dryness, strengthen follicles, and encourage natural hair growth by supplying essential nutrients and moisture.

Benefits of herbal oils include:

• Reducing hair loss and frizz

• Enhancing shine and maintaining color

• Relieving stress

• Preventing dandruff and premature greying

• Promoting longer, stronger, and healthier hair

Ideal hair oils should be non-sticky, easy to rinse, pleasantly scented, safe, cooling, and capable of leaving hair soft and lustrous.

However, excessive use can lead to scalp irritation, oiliness, or dandruff, particularly for people with sensitive or oily scalps.

Common herbal oils in the market: Bhringraj, Brahmi, Cantharidin, Jasmine, Onion, and Coconut oils.

Major Herbal Ingredients and Their Roles

Conclusion

This study on Herbal Hair oil is a great alternative to chemical – based hair products, as every ingredient used has numerous benefits and all the parameters indicate that they are within accepted limits, this oil aid in promoting healthy hair development, turning grey hair black, preventing dandfruff, and producing glossy hair. So, this Herbal Hair oil has minimal or no side effect. Generally, the herbal formulation helps to provide good blend of vitamins, essential oil and terpenoids. The final formulation prepared were assessed for characteristics like the texture, consistency, spreadability, and also skin irritancy. All these introductory requirements fulfilled the expectations. The resulting formulation have pH value within the Indian Standard Specifications permitted range and were found to be relatively close pH value to the pH range of skin. The use of plant based herbal drug product as a source for anti-fungal as well as antibacterial chemicals has been demonstrated successful.

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