Authors : Mokshada Kashid; Gargi Kale; Kundan Kale; Dr. Ashwini Jadhav; Dr. T. T. Shelke; Tejaswi Kadam

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May584

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Abstract : Hair care has become a significant aspect of personal health and cosmetic science due to increasing exposure to environmental pollutants, stress, and chemical treatments. Multipurpose herbal hair masks have emerged as effective alternatives to synthetic formulations, offering benefits such as nourishment, conditioning, dandruff control, and hair growth promotion. This review focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a multipurpose herbal hair mask using natural ingredients like Emblica officinalis, Azadirachta indica, Trigonella foenum-graecum, and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Various preparation techniques and evaluation parameters including organoleptic, physicochemical, phytochemical, microbiological, and stability studies are discussed in detail. The review highlights the importance of herbal ingredients and their synergistic effects in improving hair health while minimizing adverse effects.

Keywords : Herbal Hair Mask, Phytochemical Evaluation, Cosmetic Formulation, Hair Care, Stability Studies.

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