Abstract

A REVIEW ON FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL HAIR CONDITIONER USING URAD DAL

Kamalakannan V.*, Sangameswaran Balakrishnan, Irsath Ahamed Hussain S., Janavi N., Jeevananthan S., Jenifer Jasmine Reni J.

ABSTRACT

Hair appearance plays a significant role in personal grooming and overall aesthetics. Hair conditioners are topical cosmetic products designed to improve hair texture, manageability, softness, and shine by reducing friction and static electricity generated during grooming practices. Herbal hair conditioners have gained increased acceptance due to their safety, biocompatibility, and reduced adverse effects when compared with synthetic formulations. This review focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a herbal hair conditioner containing Vigna mungo (urad dal) as the principal ingredient. Urad dal is a rich source of proteins that contribute to hair strengthening, smoothness, and reduced frizziness. The manuscript discusses commonly used herbal ingredients, excipients, their functional roles, formulation considerations, and standard evaluation parameters. Physicochemical properties such as pH, dirt dispersion, solid content, and stability, along with microbial, safety, and performance evaluations including conditioning efficacy and moisturizing ability, are outlined. The review highlights that herbal hair conditioners formulated with urad dal can offer effective conditioning benefits while maintaining scalp compatibility and safety.

Keywords: Urad dal, herbal hair conditioner, formulation, evaluation, pH.