Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF A POLYHERBAL SHAMPOO ENRICHED WITH Cassia fistula AND Aloe vera LEAF EXTRACTS

Mrinmoy Pratim Chetia*, Monalisa Orea, Chemina Begam, Regima Mili, Mamtaz Parbin, Anisha Siddika, Kamal Hassan, Apurba Roy, Abhishek Guha Roy, Izaz Hussain, Sneha Parbin and Lakhyajit Borah

ABSTRACT

The increasing demand for herbal and eco-friendly personal care products has led to a growing interest in natural shampoo formulations. This study aimed to formulate and evaluate a polyherbal shampoo using aqueous leaf extracts of Cassia fistula and Aloe vera, known for their cleansing and therapeutic properties. The shampoo was prepared by combining herbal extracts with standard shampoo base ingredients, including SLS, guar gum, glycerine, and essential oils. The final formulation was assessed through various physicochemical and performance-based tests such as pH, solid content, surface tension, foaming ability and stability, dirt dispersion, and wetting time. Results revealed that the shampoo had a pleasant odour, dark coloration, and a viscous consistency, with a pH value of 6.95 ± 0.15, suitable for scalp health. The solid content was 23.42%, indicating optimal spreadability and ease of rinsing. It showed excellent foam stability for up to five minutes and effectively reduced the surface tension to 33.79 ± 2.13 dynes/cm, demonstrating good cleansing efficacy. Furthermore, the dirt dispersion and wetting time tests confirmed its potential as a mild yet effective hair cleanser. Overall, the formulated herbal shampoo proved to be a promising alternative to commercial chemical-based shampoos, combining effectiveness with natural and sustainable ingredients.

Keywords: Cassia fistula, Aloe vera, herbal shampoo, physicochemical characterization.