Exploring the power of nature regarding herbal hair products and benefits of herbs.in this presentation I have discussed about the anatomy of hair ,herbal hair products and herbs which is used in the formulation in the herbal hair products.herbs like amla, reetha, shikakai, hibiscus, soapnut, heena and many other herbs are used in the slide

1. UNLOCKING THE POWER OF NATURE:
EXPLORING HERBAL PRODUCTS FOR
HAIR CARE
SUBMITTED BY:
HARSH GOSWAMI
222775
M.PHARM( PHARMACOGNOSY)
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL
SCIENCES
SUBMITTED TO:
DEPARTMENT OF
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF
HARYANA

2. CONTENT
 HAIR
 HERBAL COSMETICS
 HAIR PRODUCTS
 HERBS USED IN HAIR
PRODUCTS
 ADVANTAGES OF HERBAL
PRODUCTS
 DISADVANTAGES OF HERBAL
PRODUCTS
 CONCLUSION
 REFERENCES

3. WHAT IS HAIR?
• Is a protein filament that grows from follicles found in the
dermis or skin.
• Is one of the defining characteristics of mammals.
• An important biomaterial primarily composed of protein,
notably keratin.

4. ANATOMY OF HAIR

5. HERBAL COSMETICS
• The word cosmetic was derived from the Greek word “ kosm
tiko” meaning Having the power , arrange skill in decorating.
• Herbal cosmetics, hereby in after referred as products, are
formulated using various permissible cosmetics ingredients to
form the bases in which one or more herbal ingredients are
used to provide defined cosmetics benefits only, shall be called
as “herbal cosmetics”.
• Herbal products are safe because they are natural (can be
harmful if consumed improperly or in excessive amount).

6. TYPES OF HERBAL COSMECTICS
(ACCORDING TO SITE OF APPLICATION )
• Skin
• Hair
• Dentifrice
• Nail
• Eyes

7. TYPES OF HERBAL HAIR CARE PRODUCTS
Hair oil
Hair
lotion
Hair
colorant
Hair
shampoo
Hair
cream
Hair gel
Hair
tonic

8. HERBAL HAIR OIL
• Hair oils are the care formulations applied for cure of hair
disorders such as baldness, greying of hairs, hair falling, and
dryness of hairs.
• This preparation is generally used to increase the growth of
hair & remains healthy.
• The principle of herbal hair oil is : oil+ heat+ herbs
Hair oil should having following properties:
They should give luster to the hair.
Retain them soft & flowing, keep the brain cool.
Should not be sticky.
Prevent intense drying from environment.
Replace lost proteins, moisture, nutrients.

9. Method of preparation
• Accurately weigh all the dried and fresh herbs.
• All the herbs were grinded in the mixture and mixed in 63% of
essential oil.
• The above content was boiled for 15 minutes. And was filtered
through muslin cloth.
• To the filtrate essential oil was added to mix up the volume.

10. Market products
of hebal hair oil
• Almond oil
• Amla oil
• Coconut oil
• Jasmine oil
• Bhringraj oil
• Onion oil
• Vedacharya adivasi
hair oil

11. HERBAL HAIR TONIC
• Hair tonic are usually liquid preparation, which promote scalp
health and help to achieve strong, soft and shinny hair.
• Herbal hair tonic is formulated from the finest herbs.
• Some herbal hair tonics are:
• Bhingraj hair tonic
• Krupa hair tonic

12. Formulation( hair tonic)
INGRIDIENTS OUANTITY (%) ACTION OF HERB
Aloe vera pulp 4 Boosting scalp health
Tulsi 2 Anti bacterial
Hibiscus 1 Control premature
graying
shikakai 2 Anti dandruff
Coconut oil 25 Moisturizes dry hair
Almond oil 60 Treat hair loss &
strengthen hair
Jasmine 1 Conditioning agent,
provide good odor

13. HERBAL SHAMPOO
• Shampoo is the preparation of surfactant in suitable form of
liquid, solid or powder- when used under the condition
specified will remove surface grease, dirt, and skin debris from
the hair shaft or scalp.

14. Method of preparation
• Collect the herbal drug in powdered form.
• The powdered material was extracted with distilled water by
boiling for 4 hrs. the extract of each plant material was
separated and evaporated.
• To the gelatin solution (10%),added the herbal extract and
mixed by shaking continuously at the time interval of 20min.
1ml of lemon juice was also added with constant stirring.
• To improve aroma in the formulation, sufficient quantity of
essential oil (rose oil) was added and made up the volume to
100 ml with gelatin.

15. Marketed herbal products:
• Himalaya herbal shampoo
• Vaadi herbal amla, shikakai shampoo
• Patanjali herbal shampoo
Herbs used in patanjali herbal shampoo
• Bhringraj
• Heena
• Amla
• Shikakai
• Neem

16. HERBAL HAIR CONDITIONER
• Conditioner that adds shine to the hair and make it tangle free.
After shampoo, its important to use hair condition to give
increased manageability to hair leaving it soft and shiny .
• The first and foremost purpose of conditioner is to moisture
the hair and scalp.

17. Method of preparation
Ingredients Quantity (ml)
Fenugreek extract (ml) 4.2
Mint extract (ml) 4.2
Aloe vera gel (ml) 5
Glycerine (ml) 12
Methyl Paraben(gm) 2.5
Rose Water (ml) 17
Coconut Oil (ml) 5.5

18. HAIR LOTION
• Hair lotion has a stimulating effect upon the hair follicles. They
are generally perfumed with oil of rosemary as it posses as
good stimulating property.

19. HAIR COLORANT
• These are herbal preparations which is used for coloring of
the hairs. They enhances the attractiveness of grey hair. They
are applied externally on he hair with the help of brush.

20. Method of preparation:
• Reetha, coffee , tea, shikakai, amla, bhringraj, kikkar and
jatamansi all in the powdered form.
• Henna leaves and the flowers of hibiscus were shade dried and
coarsely powdered.
• Then all the ingredients were mixed uniformly to prepare a
homogenous formulation.

21. Marketed herbal hair dyes:
• Biotique bio henna fresh powder hair colour
Ingredients:
• Henna leaf
• Neem bark
• Gambhari bark
• Arjun bark
• Aam beej
• Daru haldi root
• Kikar gond
• Logona herbal hair colour
• Redico colour me organic hair dye

22. HERBS USED FOR HAIR
GROWTH
• ALOE VERA
• ROSEMARRY
• PEPPERMINT
• BRAHMI
• REETHA, ETC.

23. Aloe vera
• Common name :-'Gwar Patha
or Ghrit Kumari
• Botanical name :- Aloe
barbadensis
• Family:- Asphodelaceae
• Part used:- full plant
• Action:- provide moisturizer

24. SOAPNUT
• Common name :- Reetha
• Botanical name :- Sapindus
indica
• Family:- Sapindaceae
• Part used:- Fruit
• Action:- Detergent

25. BRAHMI
• Common name :- Indian
pennywort, water hyssop,
thyme-leafed gratiola, herb of
grace, Gotu Kola.
• Botanical name Bacopa
monnieri
• Family:- Plantaginaceae
• Part used:- leaves
• Action:- anti- dandruff agent

26. SPIKENARD
• Common name :- Jatamansi
• Botanical name :- Nardostachys
jatamansi
• Family:- Caprifoliaceae
• Part used:- Roots
• Action:- promote hair growth

27. HERBS USED FOR HAIR SHINE
• HIBISCUS
• FENUGREEK
• SHIKAKAI
• HEENA
• KIKKAR
• BIHI, ETC.

28. HIBISCUS
• Common name :- gudhal
• Botanical name :- Hibiscus
rosa-sinensis
• Family:- Malvaceae
• Part used:- flower
• Action:- conditioning agent,
hair dying

29. FENUGREEK
• Common name :- Methi
• Botanical name :- Trigonella
foenum graecum
• Family:- Leguminosae
• Part used:- fruits
• Action:- coloring agent

30. HEENA
• Common name :- mehndi
• Botanical name :- Lowsonia
inermis
• Family:- Lythraceae
• Part used:- leaves or bark
• Action:- colorant

31. SHIKAKAI
• Common name :- bhuriphena
• Botanical name :- Acacia
concinna
• Family:- Fabaceae
• Part used:- fruits, leaves
• Action:- Detergent

32. HERBS USED FOR HAIR
STRENGTH
• BHRINGRAJ
• AMLA
• NEEM,etc

33. AMLA
• Common name :- Indian
Gooseberry,
• Botanical name :- Emblica
officinalis
• Family:- Phyllanthaceae
• Part used:- fruit
• Action:- Anti-dandruff agent

34. BHRINGRAJ
• Common name :- false daisy,
bhringoraj
• Botanical name :- Eclipta prostrate
• Family:- Asteraceae
• Part used:- leave, flower
• Action:- hair growth

35. NEEM
• Common name :- margosa,
nimtree or Indian lilac
• Botanical name :-
Azadirachta indica
• Family:- Meliaceae
• Part used:- leaves,bark
• Action:- Antiseptic agent

36. EVALUATION PARAMETERS OF HERBAL
HAIR PRODUCTS:
• ORGANOLEPTIC EVALUATION
• COLOUR
• ODOUR
• APPEARANCE
• PHYSICO-CHEMICAL EVALUATION
• PH
• L.O.D
• ASH VALUE
• BULK DENSITY
• ANGLE OF REPOSE
• CARRS INDEX
• TESTING OF WETTING
• FOAM STABILITY TESTING
• DETERMINATION OF SOLID CONTENT PERCENTAGE

37. • SENSTIVITY TEST
• ACID VALUE
• SAPONIFICATION VALUE
• VISCOSITY

38. QUALITIES OF AN IDEAL HAIR CARE
PRODUCT
• IT SHOULD:
• Protect the hair cuticle.
• Clean without stripping natural oils.
• Replace lost protein, moisture, and nutrients.
• Condition without weighing down the hair.
• Even without porosity and prevent moisture loss.
• Smooth abraded cuticle scales.
• Prevent intense drying from environment.

39. STORAGE OF HERBAL HAIR PRODUCTS
• Herbs should be stored in cool & dry place.
• Moisture can damage herbs.
• Also moisture promotes bacterial & fungal growth.
• Dried herbs should be stored in air tight containers.
• Herbs should not be stored in direct sunlight.

40. ADVANTAGES
• They do not provoke allergic reaction & do not have negative
side effects.
• They are easily incorporated with skin & hair.
• Extract of plant decrease the bulk properties of cosmetics &
give appropriate pharmacological effects.
• Easily available & found in large variety & quantity.
• Easy to manufacturing and cheap in cost..

41. DISADVANTAGES
• Herbal drugs have slower effects as compare to allopathic
dosage forms.
• It requires long term therapy.
• They are difficult to hide taste and odour sometimes.
• Manufacturing process are time consuming and complicated.
• No pharmacopoeia defines any specific proceed ingridients to
be used in any of herbal cosmetics.

42. CONCLUSION
• Herbal products are a safe and effective way to promote hair
growth, shine, and strength. They are natural, chemical-free, and
have been used for centuries to promote hair health. By
incorporating herbal products into your hair care routine, you can
achieve optimal hair health and enhance your overall well-being.

43. REFERENCES
• https://ijprajournal.com/issue_dcp/Formulation%20and%20
Evaluation%20of%20Hair%20Conditioners%20A%20Resear
ch%20Article.pdf
• R.K. Nema, K.S.rathore and B.K.Dubey; “Text book of
cosmetics” CBS Publishers & Distributors India, page no. 257-
274.
• P.P.Sharma “Cosmetics Formulations, Manufacturing & Quality
control” Vandana Publications Pvt. Ltd. Delhi, fourth edition,
page no. 463,709,717.
• https://piyas.org/product/herbal-hair-conditioner/
• https://www.ijpca.org/html-article/14382