TLDR Herbal shampoos with plant-based ingredients can effectively promote hair growth, treat dandruff, and add shine.
The review discusses the formulation and evaluation of herbal shampoos, focusing on plant-based ingredients like shikakai, reetha, amla, neem, tulsi, lemon, orange, and Aloe vera, chosen for their availability and ability to address specific hair issues such as promoting hair growth, treating dandruff, and adding shine. Evaluation parameters include visual inspection, pH, wetting time, foam volume and stability, surface tension, detergency, and dirt dispersion. The study highlights the importance of selecting suitable ingredients and methods to create effective and safe herbal shampoos.
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August 2021 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” The herbal shampoo with fermented rice water is safe and effective for reducing hair fall.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” Herbal shampoos with Neem and Tulsi might be safer and more effective for controlling dandruff.
May 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Herbal shampoos are effective, eco-friendly, and improve hair and scalp health.
January 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Herbs like Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera could be safer, more conditioning antidandruff alternatives to synthetic products.
June 2025 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” The polyherbal dry shampoo is promising but needs more research for better quality and safety.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Herbal shampoo cleans and improves hair without harmful effects.
