Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Comparison of Popular Herbal Shampoo Brands with Synthetic Shampoo Brands of India

December 2023 in “ International Journal of Newgen Research in Pharmacy & Healthcare ”

M. Devi, Garima Dahiya, Ritu Kataria

herbal shampoo synthetic shampoo pH solid content cleansing performance dirt dispersion foaming ability foam persistence skin irritancy

TLDR Both herbal and synthetic shampoos in India are generally safe and effective.

This study evaluated six herbal and six synthetic shampoo brands from India based on physicochemical characteristics, pH, solid content, cleansing performance, dirt dispersion, foaming ability, foam persistence, and skin irritancy. Both categories performed well across most tests, with some brands excelling in specific areas. No significant skin irritancy was observed, and all ingredients were within specified limits, indicating that both herbal and synthetic shampoos are generally safe for use.

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