Abstract

This study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a herbal hair dye shampoo using extracts from Indigofera tinctoria and Lawsonia inermis. These plants were chosen for their natural dyeing properties, providing an alternative to synthetic dyes that often contain harmful chemicals like ammonia and peroxide. The leaves were extracted using the maceration method, and the shampoo was formulated by combining plant extracts with stabilizers and surfactants. Various physicochemical parameters such as total ash, extractive values, and pH were evaluated. The shampoo demonstrated effective in vitro staining, turning white hair strands black, and exhibited good stability, homogeneity, and washability. These findings suggest that herbal hair dyes are a safer, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dyes.

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Introduction

CONCLUSION

The ultimate aim of the present work was to formulate herbal hair dye shampoo containing aqueous extract of Indigofera tinctoria, Lawsonia inermis. Plant materials needed for the study were purchased from local vendors . Collected plant materials were authenticated by Faras Bin Muhammed U.P, Msc Agronomy. Physicochemical parameters like ash value, extractive value, and moisture content were evaluated and the extracts were subjected to maceration process by using different solvents (ethanol, chloroform, petroleum ether, water). The extract were subjected to preliminary phytochemical screening. From this major amount of constituents are present in aqueous extract. The herbal medicated hydroshampoo were formulated by using aqueous extract of Indigofera tinctoria, Lawsonia inermis. The physical parameters such as colour and appearance were observed and the result showed that the developed herbal hair shampoo was brown black in colour, translucent in appearance and showed good homogeneity. The ash value, pH, viscosity and stability were also performed. The prepared herbal hair dye shampoo showed good results. The invitro staining evaluation of colouring activity was done using hair strands and results were compared.

However in the present work herbal formulations reported to have more significant advantages over synthetic formulations. Hence we concluded that herbal hair dye shampoo offers a natural, gentle, effective, cheap, safe and eco friendly option for colouring hair. It provides a healthier alternative to traditional chemical dyes and can help to achieve beautiful, vibrant hair colour.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

It is a delightful moment for us to express our heartfelt gratitude and sincere thanks to our esteemed guide Dr. Arun Kumar KV, Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Research for his constant guidance, valuable suggestions and encouragement. We are deeply indebted to Prof. Dr. M. Paridhavi, MPharm, PhD, FABAP, Principal, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, for his valuable advice and support to make the study successful. We also extend our sincere thanks to all teachers, who helped us for the completion of this dissertation.

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