January 2026 in “The mycota” This study explores the growing use of fungal-based ingredients in haircare products, emphasizing their eco-friendly production and benefits for scalp health, including moisturizing, hair strengthening, and addressing dandruff and fungal infections.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that a formulated polyherbal shampoo demonstrated effective antifungal properties against dandruff-causing fungi, with smooth, intact hair cuticles after treatment, suggesting it may serve as a safe, natural alternative for managing dandruff.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a polyherbal shampoo from plant extracts, finding it showed effective antifungal properties against dandruff-causing agents like Malassezia species while providing protective and conditioning effects on hair cuticles, indicating its potential as a natural alternative for dandruff management.
September 2023 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” This study developed and tested an herbal shampoo containing tea, ashwagandha, sandalwood, and nagarmotha, finding it exhibited good cleansing properties and effectively controlled Candida and Malassezia fungi.
February 2026 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” In this study, a polyherbal antifungal shampoo using plant-based ingredients such as Neem and Amla was formulated and showed significant antifungal activity, suggesting it could be a safe and effective natural alternative to synthetic shampoos for treating dandruff and scalp infections.
