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@article{205277,
        author = {Mr. Biradar Pandurang Rajnarayan and Dr. Kadam A. A and Ms. Deshmukh P.S and Mr. Mohammad Zishan Ibrahim},
        title = {DESIGN AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A HERBAL-BASED HAIR SERUM FOR ENHANCEMENT OF HAIR HEALTH AND SCALP NOURISHMENT},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {6307-6315},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205277},
        abstract = {The present study aimed to develop, optimize, and evaluate a polyherbal hair serum formulated using medicinal plant extracts recognized for their beneficial effects on hair growth, scalp protection, antioxidant activity, antimicrobial action, and conditioning properties. Herbal ingredients including Phyllanthus emblica (Amla), Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Hibiscus), Aloe barbadensis Miller (Aloe vera), Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek), Azadirachta indica (Neem), Eclipta prostrata (Bhringraj), Murraya koenigii (Curry Leaves), and Salvia rosmarinus (Rosemary) were selected based on traditional use and scientific evidence supporting hair and scalp health. Hydroalcoholic extraction was used to obtain phytochemical-rich extracts for formulation development. Six formulations (F1–F6) were prepared by varying concentrations of Aloe vera gel, glycerin, and rosemary oil. Optimization was performed using Box–Behnken Design under the Quality by Design approach to study the influence of formulation variables on viscosity, spreadability, and hair growth activity. Evaluation included physicochemical parameters, pH, viscosity, spreadability, stability, skin irritation, washability, and hair growth studies. Results showed acceptable formulation characteristics, good stability, and no irritation. Formulation F6 exhibited optimum viscosity, superior spreadability, enhanced stability, and maximum hair growth-promoting activity. The developed herbal hair serum demonstrated safety, effectiveness, and potential as a natural alternative for topical hair care applications.},
        keywords = {—Polyherbal hair serum, Aloe barbadensis Miller, Rosemary oil, Hair growth stimulation, Box–Behnken Design},
        month = {June},
        }