• Dr. Amita R. Somalwar
• Dr. Seema Somalwar
• Janhvi A. Sande
• Vedanti V. Shete

ABSTRACT: Dandruff is a major dermatological scalp condition, characterized by excessive clusters and massive desquamation of stratum corneum which affects one’s aesthetic value. The colonization of Malassezia furfur, a lipophilic yeast played an imperative role in pathogenesis of dandruff. Natural bioactive phytoconstituents, considered to be safer alternative over synthetic antidandruff shampoos which are associated with side effects upon long-term application. Our previous findings established anti-dandruff potential of Carica papaya leaves extract. Hence, the present study was undertaken to formulate and evaluate herbal anti-dandruff shampoo containing ethanolic extract of Carica papaya leaves. The shampoo was formulated by incorporating 1.8 % and 2% concentrations of Carica papaya leaves extract and subjected to various quality tests including, physical appearance, pH, solid content percentage, surface tension, dirt dispersion, foam height, skin irritancy and in-vitro antidandruff activity. The anti-dandruff shampoo with Carica papaya leaves extract at 1.8 % and 2 % concentrations exhibited anti-Malassezia activity and passed the quality tests. We suggest that Carica papaya leaves anti-dandruff shampoo serve as potential herbal anti-dandruff candidate for dandruff management.

KEYWORDS: Carica papaya leaves, anti-dandruff shampoo, herbal formulation, anti-fungal activity, Malassezia furfur, evaluation parameters

"FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO WITH CARICA PAPAYA LEAVES EXTRACT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.e73-e85, July-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307409.pdf

"FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO WITH CARICA PAPAYA LEAVES EXTRACT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no. ppe73-e85, July-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307409.pdf