Formulation and evaluation of herbal shampoo

Hair care products are primarily meant for cleansing the hair and scalp. Shampoos are water-based products containing mainly surfactants. People often complain about various brands of shampoos that lead to conditions such as scalp irritation, hair loss, and severe hair damage. Several available synthetic shampoos are loaded with chemicals harmful to skin and health. To overcome the disadvantages of synthetic shampoos, herbal Shampoos are the best options. Herbal shampoos are preparations containing a surfactant in suitable form liquid, solid, or powder using herbal extracts or ingredients. Herbal shampoos are the most popular ones as they bear the impression of having better purity, safety, and efficacy. In this study, herbal shampoo using Beetroot and sunflower seed was prepared which can provide various benefits to the hair in a single formulation in contrast to conventional shampoo with only a single benefit to the hair and scalp.