Formulation and Evaluation of Hibiscus Medicated Antimicrobial, Antifungal, and Conditioning Gel Shampoo

    March 2022 in “ INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ”
    Ankit Kharat, Rutuja Kadam, Tanmay Khule, Sahil Khandare, Raj Kamble
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    Studysummary This study found that the formulated shampoo using alcoholic extracts of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis demonstrated antimicrobial and antifungal activity and met all standard evaluation criteria, offering a potentially safer alternative to synthetic shampoos without harmful preservatives like paraben. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    The study formulated a shampoo using Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn., known for its hair growth-promoting, anti-greying, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties. Conducted at ST. WILFRED'S INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY, the research included identification, quantitative analysis, extraction, and evaluation. The alcoholic extracts demonstrated antimicrobial and antifungal activity. The shampoo passed all standard evaluation tests, including organoleptic properties, pH, foam production, and cleansing action. The final product exhibited ideal shampoo characteristics and was free from harmful preservatives like paraben, making it a safer alternative to synthetic shampoos.
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