Authors : Nazeer Ahmed; Harshali Laxman Mane; Yash Anil Chaudhari; Pratiksha Anil Patil; Shweta Valmik Nagare; Aniket Tulshiram Suryavanshi

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun1648

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Abstract : Herbal shampoos are products used to clean hair and the scalp while keeping the hair shiny, soft, and healthy. This study focuses on creating and testing a herbal shampoo that uses Brahmi as the main active ingredient. Brahmi is known for its ability to nourish, strengthen, and promote hair growth. The shampoo was made using natural components like Brahmi extract, surfactants, thickening agents, preservatives, and conditioning agents. This helps in cleaning the hair effectively with fewer side effects compared to shampoos made with synthetic chemicals. The created product was tested for several physical and chemical properties, such as appearance, colour, smell, pH level, thickness, foaming ability, how long the foam lasts, surface tension, how well it spreads over the scalp, how quickly it wets the hair, and how stable it remains during storage. The results showed that the herbal shampoo cleans well, has a suitable pH level, good foaming properties, and remains stable when stored. It was found to be safe, effective, and suitable for regular use without causing any irritation or damage to the hair.

Keywords : Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri),Herbal Shampoo,Hair Growth Promotion, Hair Care Formulation,Phytochemical Extract,Anti-Hair Fall Activity, Scalp Health, Shampoo Evaluation, Natural Cosmetic Product, Herbal Drug Delivery System.

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