DEVELOPMENT OF POLYHERBAL ANTI-DANDRUFF FORMULATION: AN APPROACH TO GREEN COSMETICS

Abstract

Background: Dandruff is a common scalp disorder caused by fungi of the genus Malassezia. Many anti-dandruff medications comprise keratinolytic agents and antimicrobial agents. Thus the main objective of this study aims to utilize different medicinal plant extracts to develop polyherbal shampoo by assessing physiochemical functions and antifungal property that emphasizes safety, and efficacy, eliminating unfavourable synthetic ingredients, and substituting them with safe natural ingredients.

Materials and methods: The formulation of polyherbal shampoo using the extracts in different proportions was prepared. Evaluation of organoleptic, physicochemical, and performance tests in terms of visual assessment, pH, assurance of solid contents, dirt dispersion, conditioning performance, foam volume, and stability was performed. The minimum inhibitory concentration for the Malassezia globosa was performed through the Agar Cup method at different concentrations to check the efficiency of 5 different concentrations of polyherbal formulations, and two marketed shampoos.

Result: The created cleanser was clear and good appealing. The physicochemical and antifungal evaluation of the formulated shampoo showed ideal results.

Conclusion: The present study in the field of cosmetics is a cost-effective approach to producing polyherbal shampoo which has substantial antidandruff potential with fewer side effects. The research produced a good herbal shampoo which can be added to the fleet of green cosmetics after clinical trials.