Research On the Preparation of Herbal Hair Oil

Abstract

This research article emphasizes the importance of herbal hair oil for the healthy life of hair. Herbal hair oils are hair care components implemented into the hair for the treatment of hair disorders. Herbal hair oil is a critical part of natural cosmetics. This research article involves the preparation of herbal hair oil by a simple general method by natural sources like coconut, Neem, Amla, Onion, Aloe Vera, etc., and performing their evaluation parameters.

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Introduction

       
           
       
Fig no.1:Simplified diagram of a hair follicle, the associated apocrine, sebaceous and sweat glands, and the multi-layered vascular system in the surrounding tissues.[18]

Each hair shaft consists of three distinct types of cells: an outer cuticle which surrounds a central cortex which, in turn, may contain a central medulla ,  The cuticle of human hair consists of a single layer of elongated, overlapping individual cells. Each cuticle cell is approximately 0.5 to 1.0 pm thick and approximately 45 km long. The function of the cuticle is to anchor the hair shaft in the follicle and to protect the interior fibers. However, the cuticle can be damaged or destroyed by chemicals, heat, light, or mechanical injury. As a result, the cuticle becomes less intact towards the distal end of the shaft and may become frayed and fall apart. The cortex forms the bulk of the hair shaft and is composed of long keratinized cells which are formed into long fibers approximately 100 lrn long. These fibers are held together by a special chemical cement. Between the cells of the cortex are very small air spaces called fusi. In the living portion of the hair root, these small spaces are filled with fluid but as the hair grows and dries out, air replaces the fluid. Pigment granules are also found in cortical cells and the type of pigment and alignment gives hair its color. Melanin (from the Greek word melus for black) is the principal pigment of hair, as well as the skin and eyes. Melanin is synthesized in specialized organelles called melanosomes located within the hair bulb in small bodies called melanocytes. Here, melanin is made from the amino acid tyrosine through the action of the enzyme tyrosinase. The color of human hair, from black to white, is produced by different amounts, distribution and types of pigments.[18]

       
           
       
Fig no. 2: Neem [20].

Chemical constituents-

Role of onion in hair oil :

       
           
       
Fig no.4 : Amla [18]

Table no.6 : Scientific classification of Indian gooseberry [24]

       
           
       
Fig no.5:  coconut [21].

• Chemical constituents-

Coconut oil is made up of about 90% saturated fats and 9% unsaturated fats. However, the saturated fats in it differ from saturated fats in animal fats. Over 50% of the fats in coconut oil are medium chain fatty acids, such as lauric acid (12:0). Coconut oil is the highest natural source of lauric acid. Coconut oil comes from the nut (fruit) of the coconut palm. It contains medium-chain fatty acids, including capric acid, caprylic acid, and lauric acid.  About 52% to 85% of coconut oil is made up of specific saturated fats, called medium chain fatty acids. Coconut oil is composed of the fatty acids, caprylic acid C -8:0 (8%), capric acid, C-10:0, (7%), lauric acid C-12:0, (49%), myristic acid C-14:0(8%), palmitic acid C-16:0 (8%), stearic acid C-18:0 (2%), oleic acid C-18:1 (6%) and 2% of C-18:2 linoleic acid. [12]

ble no.5: Scientific classification of coconut [25]

• Preparation of Virgin Coconut oil

Process of preparation of virgin coconut oil [7]

1. The process of extraction of coconut oil starts with grating the fresh coconut flesh and squeezing it through a muslin cloth to get coconut milk.
2. Then, heat the milk over a medium flame for 2 to 3 hours in a brass vessel with continuous gentle stirring.
3. Once it turns brown and thickens, please remove it from heat and let it settle.
4. Finally, strain the mixture through a clean muslin cloth to separate the oil, and store it in a sealed container

• Method of herbal hair oil preparation

1. The parts of plants like coconut, onion, amla and aloe vera were collected from the local market.

1. Aloe Vera pulp (Leaves), and neem, are dried in sunlight, and converted into coarse powders.
2. The extracts were prepared by decoction method & the prepared extracts were stored in well-closed containers.
3. Precisely all the dried and fresh herbs, neem, Aloe Vera pulp & amla powder  weighed and triturated in the mortar & pestle and mixed with Almond oil and onion oil
4. Add coconut oil in the steel container and heated separately at low gas flame… Then Added all ingredients in that in constantly stirring
5.  Heat this all Ingredients in coconut oil at lower gas flame.. Be carefully that it should not get dark colour
6. The above content was boiled for 15 min and  cool them at room temperature.
7. filtered through a muslin cloth.
8. To the filtrate, coconut oil was added to the makeup volume.
9. Finally, a small amount of flavoring agent (Jasmine oil) was added to the oil.
10. Vit E was used as a preservative.
11. It was placed in a closed container.
12. Now. Perform evaluation test for Polyherbal hair oil
13. After all process of optimization and evaluation transfer this oil in well suitable tight container.
14. Add label to this Polyherbal hair oil product.

• Onion oil.

• Procedure

1. Heat 250 ml virgin coconut oil in a pan.
2.  After 5 minutes add onions.
3. Hens after 5 mins add neem leaves.
4. Heat for next 15 mins. Add castor oil/ almond oil/ olive oil for further improvisation.
5. Castor oil is said to improve the length of the hair and split ends. Almond oil provides Vit. E and nourishment to the scalp. Olive oil for getting voluminous hair.
6.  Let it cool down and then filter the oil with the help of a sieve.[13]

• Formula of hair oil :

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  Evaluation parameter for herbal Hair Oils [3]

Prepared herbal hair oil became expected for product overall performance which incorporates physicochemical Parameters.

1. Organoleptic properties:

1. coloration: Detected through bare eyes.
2. Sensitivity: implemented to the skin and exposed to the sunlight for 5 minutes to check for any inflammation over pores and skin.
3. Grittiness: Rubbed to the skin and determined.
4. Sedimentation: Hold the entire instruction aside overnight and check for sedimentation.

2. pH determination:

Take a pH paper dip into the formulated hair oil and check for the coloration trade.

3.  Acid cost: 10 ml of oil turned into added with 25ml of ethanol and 25ml of ether. Phenolphthalein changed into Delivered as indicator and titrated with zero.1M Potassium hydroxide solution. N = wide variety of ml of 0.1M KOH qw= Wt. of oil.
4. Specific gravity:  Specific gravity  the prepared oil became decided the usage of unique gravity bottle.
5. Balance study : It is preferred with the aid of retaining the organized natural hair oil in a closed container at cooled and dry place.

• Results :Physio-chemical parameters and its observations

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CONCLUSION:

Currently, there is an increased demand for herbal preparations than synthetic ones as people believe that the products from nature have less or no side effects. Considering the same, current research work aimed at formulating and evaluating a polyherbal hair oil formulated using coconut oil and some herbs like Neem, Onion, Amla, and Aloe Vera, The formulation was assessed by various parameters and the results were within the acceptable limits and satisfactory, we conclude that prepared hair oil is suitable to use and beneficial to health of scalp and hair.

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