International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Allied Science

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Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Serum

Author(s): Krushna A. Zagade*1, Manolikar Megha. A2, Kadam Akash. R3, Paul Pratiksha. B4, Dr.R.D Ingole5

Email(s): 1krushanazagade@gmail.com

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    DJP’S College of Pharmacy, At. Pohetakli, Tq. Pathri, Dist. Parbhani – 431506, Maharashtra, India

Published In:   Volume - 4,      Issue - 5,     Year - 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71431/IJRPAS.2025.4512  

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ABSTRACT:
Nowadays, cosmetics are coming into more high demand in daily life, and it was used constantly by numerous people per year. Humanity uses colorful products to enhance beauty and fineness to look youthful and fascinating. Cosmetics therefore play a vital role in mortal life. Now days, herbal cosmetics are extensively used because of the belief that they have smaller side effects and better safety. Hair is one of the primary regions of the body that acts as a defensive accessory. The main ideal of the present work is to develop a herbal hair serum for general purpose (Diurnal use) using colorful herbs with this estimate the characteristics of ornamental serum and to identify the stylish formulation of ornamental serum. Three formulations of ornamental serum (H1, H2 and H3) with different concentrations of recipients have been developed. They were estimated for its physical appearance, pH, homogeneity test, viscosity, spreadability test, and stability test. All the parameters were set up to be good and within the ethics. Current research has revealed that herbal formulations are effective in enhancing hair consistency.

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Krushna A. Zagade*, Manolikar Megha. A, Kadam Akash. R, Paul Pratiksha. B, Dr.R.D Ingole. Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Serum. IJRPAS, May 2025; 4 (5): 125-147.DOI: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.71431/IJRPAS.2025.4512


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