Green Formulation and Evaluation of a Sustainable Herbal Hair Gel Using Curry Leaf, Flaxseed, and Aloe Vera Extracts: An Eco-Friendly Cosmetic Approach

July 2026 in “ Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) ”

Sandeep Mukati*, Momin Khan, Ekata Prajapati, Dhawal Dorwal, Sudha Vengurlekar

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TLDR The herbal hair gel with curry leaf, flaxseed, and Aloe vera is a stable, effective, and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic gels.

The study developed and evaluated an eco-friendly herbal hair gel using extracts from curry leaf, flaxseed, and Aloe vera. Nine formulations were tested, with F9 showing the best performance in terms of viscosity, spreadability, extrudability, and antifungal activity against Candida albicans. F9 maintained its properties over six months of accelerated stability testing, indicating it is a stable, effective, and biodegradable alternative to synthetic hair gels, promoting scalp health and hair care.

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