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@article{175665,
        author = {Puja Motiram Thakare and Nikhil Mohan Kasar and Rushikesh Keshav Gangurde and Ravindra Suresh Salunke and Prof. Zahid Anwar and Prof. Tufail Dana and Principal M. B. Nikam},
        title = {FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL SHAMPOO},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {7191-7196},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=175665},
        abstract = {Herbal shampoos have gained significant attention due to their mildness, biodegradability, and therapeutic benefits. This study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of an herbal shampoo using natural ingredients such as Shik Akai (Acacia concinna), Reetha (Sapindas mukorossi), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis), Neem (Azadirachta indica), and Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis). These ingredients were selected for their cleansing, conditioning, antimicrobial, and hair-strengthening properties. The formulated shampoo was evaluated for pH, viscosity, foam stability, detergency, surface tension, wetting time, and antimicrobial activity. The results indicated that the herbal shampoo exhibited satisfactory cleansing, good foaming capacity, balanced pH (suitable for scalp health), and significant antimicrobial properties compared to commercial synthetic shampoos.},
        keywords = {Herbal shampoo, natural surfactants, plant extracts, hair care, eco-friendly, antimicrobial.},
        month = {April},
        }