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@article{184680,
        author = {Shubham Musale and Seema Ugalmugale and Pratik Chaskar and Prof.A.T.Chaskar},
        title = {Aloe vera and Fenugreek as Natural Bioactives in Hair Care: A Review on Formulation Approaches},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {2943-2956},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184680},
        abstract = {The increasing consumer demand for natural and sustainable personal care products has driven significant research into plant-based bioactive compounds for hair care applications. This comprehensive review examines the therapeutic potential of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadense Miller) and Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) as natural bioactives in hair care formulations. Both plants possess unique phytochemical profiles that contribute to hair health through various mechanisms including moisturization, anti-inflammatory action, antimicrobial properties, and growth stimulation. This review analyzes the bioactive compounds present in these plants, their mechanisms of action on hair and scalp health, formulation challenges, and current approaches to incorporating these ingredients into commercial hair care products. The analysis reveals that while both ingredients show significant promise, formulation challenges related to stability, standardization, and bioavailability require innovative approaches. Future research directions should focus on optimizing extraction methods, developing synergistic combinations, and establishing standardized quality parameters for consistent therapeutic efficacy.},
        keywords = {Aloe vera, Fenugreek, hair care, natural bioactives, cosmetic formulation, phytochemicals, hair growth, scalp health},
        month = {September},
        }