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@article{202391,
        author = {Riyaan N Kazi and Sakshi D Kamthe and Prof. Mohini B Mane and Dr. Tushar T Shelke},
        title = {Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Shampoo using Lemongrass Oil},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {6254-6266},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202391},
        abstract = {This project focuses on the formulation and comprehensive evaluation of an herbal shampoo incorporating lemongrass oil. The increasing consumer demand for natural and safe personal care products has driven the shift from synthetic to herbal alternatives. 
This report details the development of a herbal shampoo using key ingredients such as Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB), Glycerin, Aloe Vera gel, Guar gum, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, and EDTA, with lemongrass oil as the primary active herbal component. The formulation aims to provide effective cleansing, conditioning, and therapeutic benefits while minimizing potential adverse effects associated with synthetic chemicals. The study encompasses a detailed literature review on herbal shampoos and their ingredients, followed by the methodology for preparation.
A series of evaluation parameters, including organoleptic properties, pH, foaming ability, viscosity, detergency, and stability, will be employed to assess the quality and performance of the formulated shampoo. The results and observations will highlight the efficacy and safety profile of the developed herbal shampoo, contributing to the growing body of knowledge on natural cosmetic formulations. This project also includes a comprehensive drug profile for each ingredient, images of the raw materials, and a detailed reference section.},
        keywords = {Antifungal and Anti-dandruff Activity: Studies confirm that the high citral content in lemongrass oil provides strong, inhibitory effects against dandruff-causing fungi, often showing stability in formulations over several weeks. Optimal Formulation: Research into commercialization suggests that formulations combining surfactants with 2% lemongrass oil are stable, with good foaming capacity. Active Compounds: The efficacy is largely due to phytochemicals like citral, geraniol, and citronellal, which offer anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties for the scalp.Synergy: When combined with other natural oils, such as kaffir lime, the efficacy against yeast increases, sometimes with a synergistic action that lowers the necessary concentration.  Facing the proliferation of unnatural fragrance personal care products by their convenience and affordability. However, facing the immediate benefits is the insecurity of prolonged exposure to odors, the vast majority of which may exceed the allowable or unknown uses. Therefore, we research the production process of shampoos derived from natural essential oils. In this study, we use lemongrass oil originating from Tan Phu Dong commune, Tien Giang province to conduct steam distillation with optimum efficiency of 0.29%. The general formula for making a shampoo product is based on basic factors such as detergent, humectant, foaming agent, etc The product evaluation is based on the results of the assessment of foaming ability.},
        month = {May},
        }