European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

HAIR CARE: FROM NATURAL INGREDIENTS

Shukla Shivakant*, Mishra Kaushelendra, Singhai A. K., Shukla Purnima and Nayak S.

ABSTRACT

Hair is an important part of the body appeal and its look is a health indicator. Accordingly, recent advances in hair science and hair care technologies have been reported in literature claiming innovations and strategies for hair treatments and cosmetic products. The treatment of hair and scalp, primarily, involved the use of shampoo for an effective, but gentle cleansing; however, for years, the shampoo is considered not only as a cosmetic product having the purifying purpose, but it is also responsible for maintaining the health and the beauty of hair, imparting gloss and improving manageability. Shampoos are primarily been products aimed at cleansing the hair and scalp. In the present scenario, it seems improbable that herbal shampoo, although better in performance and safer than the synthetic ones, This review is largely focused on the description of natural shampoos, mainly based on the herbal ingredients. Together with other usual ingredients expected in a shampoo formulation.

Keywords: Hair, cosmetic product, Herbal Shampoo, scalp, formulation.