Year: 2025 | Month: October | Volume: 12 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 152-158
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20251015
Herbal Shampoo Bar as a Sustainable Alternative to Synthetic hair Cleanser: A Review
Harshitha. R1, Gagan Kumar K S2, Abhishek Gowda R G3, Darshan M4, G Jayanth5, Jeevan Gowda G6
Department of Pharmaceutics, Vivekananda College of Pharmacy, Dr Rajkumar Road, Rajajinagar 2ndstage, Bangalore Karnataka-560055
Corresponding Author: Harshitha. R
ABSTRACT
Growing awareness of the adverse effects of synthetic ingredients in cosmetics had led to increased interest in herbal soaps and shampoo bars. Herbal soaps, produced from natural plant materials, were recognized for their antibacterial, antioxidant, and antifungal actions, which made them suitable to treat conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Herbal shampoo bars had gained recognition as eco-friendly alternatives to liquid shampoos. By avoiding strong detergents, they maintained natural scalp oils while still cleansing effectively. Herbal ingredients including basil, Aloe vera, Brahmi, guava leaves, curry leaves, flaxseed, and reetha provided antimicrobial, anti-dandruff, and conditioning properties. These components collectively helped reduce scalp irritation, encouraged hair growth, and improved hair texture and shine. In addition, naturally derived shampoo bars offered sustainability advantages by reducing plastic usage and excluding sulfates, parabens, and synthetic surfactants. Altogether, herbal soaps and shampoo bars represented effective and sustainable options for skin and hair care. Their natural origin and therapeutic potential made them promising alternatives to conventional products.
Keywords: Herbal soap, Herbal shampoo bar, Herbal ingredients
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