Formulation and Evaluation of Pomegranate-Based Herbal Shampoo

January 2020

Tanya Malpani, Manali Jeithliya, Nanadini Pal, Payal Puri

Pomegranate Curry Leaves Ginger Aloe vera Reetha herbal shampoo Soapnut

TLDR The pomegranate-based herbal shampoo works well and is safe for daily use.

The study aimed to create and evaluate a herbal shampoo using natural ingredients like Pomegranate, Curry Leaves, Ginger, Aloe vera, and Reetha, focusing on safety and efficacy. The shampoo demonstrated good froth stability, detergency, cleansing ability, low surface tension, optimal pH, and conditioning activity. It was black in color with a foam height of 46 ml and light dirt dispersion, making it suitable for daily use. However, further scientific validation was needed to confirm its overall quality.

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