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@article{192736,
        author = {Sakinabanu Shaikh and Abdul Rehman shaikh and Abhijeet sore and Samiksha mhatre and Kamlesh soni},
        title = {Design And Evaluation of Biodegradable Polyherbal Shampoo Granule Pods for Hair Care Applications},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {3189-3198},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192736},
        abstract = {Conventional liquid shampoos commonly contain synthetic surfactants, preservatives, and plastic packaging that may cause scalp irritation and contribute to environmental pollution. Growing consumer awareness has increased the demand for herbal and biodegradable alternatives that are effective, mild, and sustainable.
The present study aimed to formulate and evaluate polyherbal shampoo granules incorporated into biodegradable pods as an eco-friendly and plastic-free hair cleansing system.
Polyherbal shampoo granules were prepared using powdered herbal ingredients including Acacia concinna (Shikakai), Sapindus spp. (Reetha), Phyllanthus emblica (Amla), Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek), Murraya koenigii (Curry leaves), Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi), and Beta vulgaris (Beetroot). Wet granulation was performed using gum acacia as a natural binder. Biodegradable pods were prepared using agar-agar as a film-forming agent and glycerol as a plasticizer. The formulated granules and pods were evaluated for phytochemical constituents, physicochemical properties, foaming ability, wetting time, cleansing efficiency, and stability under different storage conditions.
Phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of saponins, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, anthocyanins, and betacyanins. The shampoo granules exhibited good flow properties with a Carr’s index of 9.98% and Hausner’s ratio of 1.11. The formulation showed a scalp-friendly pH of 6.2 and low moisture content (0.66%). Performance evaluation demonstrated satisfactory foaming ability (foaming index: 100 mL), moderate foam stability (60% retention after 5 minutes), rapid wetting time (1.4 s), and approximately 80% cleansing efficiency. The pods remained physically stable under tested storage conditions.
The developed biodegradable herbal shampoo granule pods represent a promising, mild, and environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional liquid shampoos, combining effective cleansing with eco-friendly packaging.},
        keywords = {Polyherbal shampoo, Biodegradable pods, Herbal shampoo granules, Eco-friendly cosmetics, Sustainable packaging.},
        month = {February},
        }