Herbal ingredient for hair care

1. HERBAL INGREDIENTS USED IN HAIR
CARE PRODUCT
SUPERVISOR:
DR.MADHU GUPTA
(Associate Professor)
DPSRU, New Delhi
PRESENTER:
MOHD TANZEEM
M.PHARM 2nd sem.
/DPRSU

2. WHAT ARE HERBAL COSMETICS?
•Herbal cosmetics is defined as the beauty
products, which posses desirable
physiological activities, such as skin
healing, smoothening, appearance,
enhancing and conditioning properties with
the help of herbal ingredients.
• These are the cosmetics which are
prepared by using plant products having
cosmetic actions

3. ADVANTAGE
•They do not provoke allergic reaction & do not have
negative side effects.
•They are easily incorporated with skin and hair.
•With small quantity they are very effective as
compared to synthetic cosmetics.
•Easily available & found in large variety & quantity.

4. DISADVANTAGE
•Herbal drugs have slower effects as compare to
Allopathic dosage form. Also it requires long term
therapy.
•They are difficult to hide taste and odour.
•Manufacturing process are time consuming and
complicated.
•No pharmacopoeia defines any specific procedure or
ingredients to be used in any of herbal cosmetics.

5. HERBAL COSMETICS USED FOR HAIR
1. Shampoos
2. Hair Oil
3. Hair lotion
4. Hair colorants
5. Hair conditioner
6. Hair rinse

6. 1. HERBAL SHAMPOO:
• Shampoo is preparation of surfactant in suitable form
liquid, solid or powder
• which when used under the condition specified will
remove surface grease, dirt, and skin debris from the hair
shaft and scalp without affecting adversely the hair, scalp
or health of the user.
• Healthy shampoo: Take powder of reetha, shikakai,
yellow clay, amla, mehendi in equal quantities.
• Soak in it water for overnight and make a paste in the net
morning.
• Use the paste to wash the hair this is the one of the best
shampoo

7. •Natural Shampoo:
Natural has an abundance of goodness stored
in product like shikakai and reetha.
They act as a cleaning agent white henna to a
good conditioner.
•Protein shampoo:
Apply the white part of egg (egg yolk)once a
week which provide protein to the hair root.

8. 2. HAIR OIL
• The hail oils are used for dressings and nourishing the hairs and
grace to appearance of hairs. This preparations is generally
used to increase the growth of hair and remains healthy
• Hair oil should have following properties
They should give luster to the hair.
Retain them soft and flowing.
Invigorate their growth.
Keep the brain cool.
Should not be sticky.

9. VARIOUS OILS USED FOR HAIR NOURISHMENT
•Castor oil
•Coconut oil
•Sesame oil
•Bella oil
•Chameli oil
•Henna oil

10. 3. HAIR LOTION
• Hair lotion has a stimulating effect upon hair follicles.
• They are generally perfume with oil of rosemerry and other essence as it
posses a good stimulating property
• Ex. Catharanthus lotion
• Herbal Formulation:
Ingredients Quantity
Tincture cantharides 1 parts
Aqua samburi 11 parts
Ess. rosemerry 5 parts

11. 4. HAIR COLORANTS
• These are the preparation used for the coloring of the hairs.
• They enhance attractiveness of the gray hair.
• They applied on hair with help of brush.
Formula:
Ingredients Quantity
Potash 7 parts
Ammonia 3.5 parts
Glycerin 15 parts
Alcohol 1 parts
Rose water 550 parts

12. 5. HERBAL HAIR CONDITIONER
•The main herbal ingredient are
Amla, sandal wood, Brahmi. And
other precious herbs
•Which is prevent hair loss & act as
scalp deep cleanser.

13. QUALLITIES OF AN IDEAL HAIR PRODUCT
•Protect the hair cuticle.
•Cleans 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.

14. HERBAL INGREDIENT USED IN HAIR CARE
PRODUCT
1. Aloe Vera : Aloe contains –salicylic acid (anti- inflammatory) and
mild anti-biotic. - excellent moisturizer.
2. Amla : Amla contains several anti-oxidants including vitamin C which
is necessary for collagen production.
3. Basil : Basil is rich in magnesium, strengthens hair against breakage,
and improves circulation in the hair follicles which helps to stimulate
growth.
4. Bhringraj : encouraging hair growth
5. Burdock Root : scalp treatment. Stronger hair growth.
6. Calendula : anti-oxidants

15. 7. Fenugreek : Fenugreek is a vitamin-rich herb that helps to improve circulation and
stimulate hair growth.
8. Flaxseed : anti-oxidants which help to remove toxins and dead cells from the scalp.
9. Ginger Root : Ginger root oil increases circulation in hair follicles, promoting
stronger and faster growth.
10 Gotu kola : improve circulation and promote stronger hair growth.
11 Hibiscus : Hibiscus flowers contains vitamins and anti-oxidants that improve scalp
and hair health.
7. HOPS : hair growth stimulant as well as for its ability to thicken and strengthen
existing hair.
8. Horsetail : anti-allergy and anti-viral capabilities and silica (nutrient)
9. Lavender : stimulates circulation in the scalp, strengthens new hair growth, and
helps to balance the natural oil production of the scalp, making it a popular choice for
people of all skin types.

16. 15. LICORICE : nourish the scalp and heal damage.
16. Marshmallow : strain to extract mucilage which can then be combined with
favorite natural conditioner.
17. Oat Straw : herbal source of silica and magnesium which promote scalp health and
hair growth.
18. Parsley : full of vitamins and anti-oxidants which increase keratin and collagen
production in the scalp, increase circulation, promote healthy hair growth, and
protect skin and hair from damage by free-radicals.
19. Peppermint : heal chemical, microbial, or environmental damage while also
stimulating growth by boosting circulation and stimulating hair follicles.
20. Rose Hips : Mix with a moisturizer to form a paste that can be applied to the scalp
and hair.
21. Rosemary : vitamin-rich, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, and by far one of the most
popular and effective herbs for scalp health and hair growth.
22. Sage : healing skin ailments that may stunt hair growth

17. 23. Shikakai : Rinse hair or massage shikakai paste into hair and scalp to
promote growth, strengthen roots, and improve scalp health.
24. Watercress : richly packed with vitamins and minerals including biotin
which has proven benefits for skin health and stronger hair growth.
25. Soapnut : nourishing scalp and hair follicles, as well as for growing
thicker, healthier hair.
26. Thyme : Thyme also contains minerals magnesium, potassium, and
selenium which are known to promote stronger hair growth.
27. Yarrow : yarrow oil may be mixed with a carrier oil and applied to
scalp to help stimulate new hair growth.
28.Yucca : Yucca has many traditional uses for health and hygiene
including as a nourishing natural cleanser for scalp and hair.

18. Thank you…