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@article{191866,
        author = {Ashmi Kuriakose and Dr. Rajashree Saoji and Dr. Vibha Kapoor},
        title = {Innovative approaches to enhance the stability and bioavailability of herbal actives in haircare formulations},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {7984-7989},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191866},
        abstract = {With the growing interest in herbal-based haircare products, there is a strong need for formulations that enhance the stability and bioavailability of herbal actives. In this context, the present study developed guava butter gel formulated with guava seed oil encapsulated in a niosomal vesicular delivery system.
The formulations were evaluated through physical analysis, pH evaluation, microscopic examination, temperature variation test, cyclic temperature test, accelerated stability study and direct sunlight exposure test. The niosomal guava butter gel maintained a uniform appearance, consistent texture, stable pH, and showed no signs of phase separation under all stress conditions. Microscopy evaluation confirmed the presence of spherical vesicles dispersed uniformly within the gel, indicating successful encapsulation and protection of guava seed oil.
Although bioavailability testing was not performed, the enhanced stability of the niosomal formulation-supported by previous studies on niosome based delivery systems-suggests a potential improvement in active delivery. Overall, the findings indicate that improved stability and bioavailability of herbal actives in hair care formulations resulting from niosome encapsulation of herbal components.},
        keywords = {Herbal actives, Niosomes, Guava butter gel, Stability study, Bioavailability, Haircare formulation.},
        month = {January},
        }