June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that herbal shampoos, made from plant extracts like shikakai and amla, offer gentle cleansing and hair benefits without the harsh chemicals found in synthetic counterparts, promoting hair growth and healthier scalp conditions.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a herbal shampoo powder using Ayurvedic herbs and evaluated its properties, finding it effectively cleanses and conditions hair while being free of synthetic additives, suggesting it as a sustainable alternative to conventional liquid shampoos.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and tested a natural herbal shampoo powder using Ayurvedic herbs like Shikakai and Amla, finding it effectively cleansed and conditioned hair without harsh chemicals, suggesting it as a sustainable alternative to conventional liquid shampoos.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a polyherbal hair oil containing natural ingredients like Amla and Neem, evaluating it for properties such as pH, stability, and skin irritation, and found it showed satisfactory physical appearance, stability, and enhanced conditioning without irritation.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that a polyherbal hair oil formulation using natural ingredients like Amla, Neem, and hibiscus showed good stability, acceptable pH, and no skin irritation while enhancing hair conditioning properties.
This study developed and tested a polyherbal anti-dandruff hair serum using natural ingredients with antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and conditioning properties, reporting notable antifungal efficacy, good stability, and satisfactory physicochemical characteristics, suggesting the serum is a safe and effective natural alternative for daily dandruff treatment.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated an herbal shampoo formulated with Amla, Aloe vera, and Bhringraj, finding it to have good cleansing capability, acceptable foaming, suitable pH, and conditioning performance, suggesting it as a stable, safe, and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos for hair and scalp health.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal shampoo made with Amla, Aloe vera, and Bhringraj, finding it to have effective cleansing, foaming, and conditioning properties along with being stable, safe, and irritation-free, suggesting a natural alternative to synthetic options for hair and scalp health.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights aloe vera's role in hair cosmetics, attributing benefits such as scalp soothing, reducing dandruff, and enhancing hair luster to its rich composition, while also noting potential risks like skin irritation and allergic reactions with use.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This overview reports that aloe vera, widely used in hair cosmetics, boasts components that may promote hair health by nourishing hair follicles, soothing the scalp, and enhancing hair strength and luster, although some individuals may experience allergies or skin irritation.
November 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This study evaluated an herbal hair dye made from plant-based ingredients, finding it stable, non-toxic, and effective in providing lasting color, improving hair texture, and reducing hair fall, making it a viable and eco-friendly alternative to chemical dyes.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Review” This study highlights the potential benefits of herbal soaps and shampoo bars as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional cosmetics, noting their antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties as well as sustainability advantages such as reduced plastic use and avoidance of synthetic chemicals.
January 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study investigated an herbal hair oil and shampoo formulation incorporating onion, neem, and flaxseed extracts, finding it effectively reduces hair fall and provides antifungal and conditioning benefits, thus offering a natural alternative to synthetic hair care products.
January 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated an herbal hair oil and shampoo made from onion, neem, and flaxseed extracts, finding that this natural formulation effectively addresses hair fall, offers antifungal benefits, and provides conditioning properties, presenting a stable and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic products.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a herbal mehendi gel using natural plant-based ingredients aimed at providing sustainable hair coloring and scalp care. The formulation demonstrated beneficial properties including natural hair coloring, scalp conditioning, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant action, and safety with no observed skin irritancy.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study explores the benefits of herbal shampoo, emphasizing its cleansing, conditioning, and non-toxic properties due to traditional ayurvedic ingredients, and finds it effective for removing oils, dandruff, and dirt from hair and scalp comparable to regular shampoos.
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July 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article reviews haircare practices and hair cosmetics for patients with alopecia, emphasizing healthy scalp maintenance and caution in styling; it reports no new clinical results.
This study evaluated a hibiscus-based herbal shampoo formulation and found it to have effective cleansing and conditioning properties, mild antimicrobial benefits, and good physical stability, positioning it as a natural alternative to synthetic shampoos.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” In this study, researchers developed an herbal shampoo with natural extracts, showing it has good quality and suitable physicochemical properties like pH, foam stability, and conditioning, making it appropriate for commercial use to help prevent hair loss and maintain hair conditioning.
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October 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutics and drug analysis” This study found that a herbal shampoo containing Aloe Vera and essential oils performed better in tests for smoothness, shine, and conditioning compared to a marketed shampoo.
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January 2019 in “PubMed” The authors describe a case of pityriasis amiantacea in a woman following bone marrow transplantation, potentially linked to melphalan conditioning, which responded to treatment with mineral oil and specific shampoos.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal powder shampoo formulated from Ayurvedic medicinal plants, determining that formulation F3 performed best in cleansing, conditioning, and scalp protection, offering a sustainable and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that a herbal antidandruff shampoo formulation, using ingredients such as neem and tea tree oil, effectively reduced dandruff and improved hair conditioning without causing scalp irritation, suggesting it could be a safe and economical alternative to conventional synthetic shampoos.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated a natural poly-herbal baby shampoo with ingredients like Amla and Soapnut, demonstrating it to be a mild, effective cleansing and conditioning option for infants, offering a gentle alternative to synthetic shampoos without causing irritation.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed and evaluated a poly-herbal baby shampoo using natural ingredients and found it to be an effective and gentle alternative to synthetic shampoos, offering cleansing and conditioning benefits suitable for infants' sensitive scalps.
This chapter explores the causes and management of hair damage, highlighting effective repair strategies such as protein and lipid replenishment with keratin peptides and citric acid, and identifies social media's role in consumer preferences for protective and conditioning products.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and evaluated a herbal shampoo using ingredients like Neem, Shikakai, and Aloe vera, finding it to have good cleansing action, suitable scalp pH, stability, and beneficial phytoconstituents for conditioning and scalp health, without harsh synthetic chemicals.
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January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review discusses the effects of chemical hair straighteners and reports associated side effects like scalp inflammation and hair damage, noting the variability of findings and the need for further research.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review article summarizes the phytochemistry, preparation methods, applications, and potential therapeutic benefits of fenugreek-based hair oil, suggesting its use as a natural remedy for hair growth, scalp health, and conditioning, while also noting its safety and future potential in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review outlines the phytochemistry, preparation methods, and potential therapeutic benefits of fenugreek-based hair oil, suggesting its use for hair growth and scalp health, while emphasizing its safety and future prospects in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.