Volume : 13, Issue : 04, April – 2026
Title:
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL HAIR GROWTH STIMULATING ACTIVITY OF HERBAL HAIR OIL
Authors :
Arti Sahebrao Kale*, Ms. Priyanka Deshmukh, Dr. Kavita Kulkarni
Abstract :
The present study aimed to formulate and evaluate polyherbal hair oil with potential hair growth–stimulating activity using natural plant-based ingredients. The formulation was prepared using carrier oils such as coconut oil, olive oil, and castor oil, along with herbal components including fenugreek, neem, shikakai, hibiscus, moringa, orange peel, aloe vera, and peppermint oil. The prepared formulation was subjected to various physicochemical evaluations such as organoleptic properties, pH, viscosity, specific gravity, acid value, and saponification value. Additionally, safety assessment through skin irritation tests and stability studies under different conditions were performed. The results indicated that the formulation possessed acceptable physicochemical characteristics, good stability, and was non-irritant in nature. The hair growth activity, evaluated through regular application, demonstrated reduction in hair fall, improvement in hair texture, and enhancement in hair length and shine. The observed effects may be attributed to the synergistic action of the herbal ingredients, which provide nourishment, improve scalp health, and stimulate hair follicles.
In conclusion, the developed polyherbal hair oil is a safe, effective, and economical formulation that can serve as a promising alternative to synthetic hair care products for promoting hair growth and maintaining scalp health.
Keywords: Polyherbal hair oil; Hair growth stimulation; Herbal formulation; Scalp health; Natural oils; Hair fall reduction; Phytoconstituents; Cosmeceutical formulation
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Arti Sahebrao Kale et al., Formulation And Evaluation Of Herbal Hair Growth Stimulating Activity Of Herbal Hair Oil., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(04).
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