Published June 12, 2026 | Version v1
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Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Serum Gel

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The need for cosmetics is very high in this fast-paced environment. The pharmaceutical industry's use of cosmetics is growing daily. We use cosmetics on a daily basis. Cosmetics are meant to be used on teeth, nails, hair, and skincare. Notethat toothpastes, hair oils, and hair dyes are all considered cosmetics that are used by everyone on a daily basis. Because using synthetic or chemical products might have unfavorable side effects, individuals are increasingly gravitating toward organic, natural, and herbal formulations that have negligible or no side effects. Herbal remedies are typically recognized for having "No side effect." People deal with a variety of issues, including premature greying of the hair, split ends, dandruff, hair thinning, and excessive sebum production. People are therefore searching for strategies to improve hair growth, prevention, and maintenance. The present investigation focuses at the preparation and evaluation of a herbal hair growth serum made with a combination of natural substances, including olive oil, peppermint oil, vitamin E, hibiscus flowers and leaves, Amla Powder, and curry leaves. The purpose of the serum is to improve scalp health, strengthen hair follicles, and promote hair growth. Hibiscus flowers and leaves are used to extract bioactive chemicals, which are then infused with curry leaves and Amla powder in olive oil. For added advantages, vitamin E and lavender oil are added. Hibiscus flowers are rich in amino acid, which is prime building block of keratin. The leaves also reduce the growth of dandruff-causing fungi, reduce dandruff flakes and prevent its recurrence. Amla Powder has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce dandruff. Curry leaves are rich in antioxidants and proteins, these antioxidants neutralize the free radicals and keep hair healthy and strong. Coconut oil absorbs into your hair quickly, providing moisture to tame frizz and heal breakage. A topical herbal hair serum was developed using flaxseed mucilage as a natural gel base, cold-pressed coconut oil as a lipid carrier, aqueous/ethanolic extracts of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (flower) and Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) as active botanicals, along with aloe vera gel and tocopherol (vitamin E) as antioxidant and soothing adjuncts. The formulation aimed to combine conditioning, protective and follicle supporting properties into a lightweight, non-greasy serum suitable for daily scalp application.

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