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@article{177327,
        author = {Sambhav Dakeshwar Patle and Dr. Tulsidas Nimbekar},
        title = {Formulation & Evaluation Of Herbal Powder Shampoo},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {781-786},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=177327},
        abstract = {The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a herbal powder shampoo utilizing locally collected natural ingredients such as Reetha, Shikakai, Amla, Neem, and Aloe Vera. In response to the growing demand for chemical-free and eco-friendly personal care products, this research aims to develop a cost-effective, safe, and efficient alternative to conventional synthetic shampoos. All plant materials were collected in raw form, dried, powdered, and blended in defined proportions to prepare the shampoo.
The formulated herbal powder was evaluated for its organoleptic characteristics, pH, foamability, cleansing efficiency, flow properties, and washability. The results indicated that the shampoo exhibited an ideal pH, moderate foam formation, good dirt dispersion, and excellent cleansing action — all while being free from harmful additives or preservatives. This project not only demonstrates the effectiveness of herbal powders in hair care but also promotes self-reliant and sustainable formulation practices, especially in low-resource settings.},
        keywords = {Herbal Shampoo, Hair care, Reetha, Shikakai, Neem, Amla, Aloe vera},
        month = {May},
        }