Quality Evaluation and Screening of Herbal Hair Oil Formulation Used in Personalized Healthcare by Digital Analytical Techniques

Abstract

This research investigates the potential of herb-infused virgin coconut oil (VCO), prepared by methodology using maceration under sunlight and hydroalcoholic extraction, for topical application. The findings of this study contribute valuable insights into potential applications of herb-infused VCO for skincare. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) have gained significant interest in recent years for their potential benefits in skincare and haircare. VCO, rich in medium-chain triglycerides and Lauric acid, has been reported to possess moisturizing and antimicrobial properties and also some cardiovascular negative effects. oil which has excess of omega-3 fatty acid also called as alpha-linolenic acid, is known for its anti-inflammatory and hair-conditioning effects. However, the individual effects of these oils might be limited. Herb-infused oils offer a promising approach to combine the benefits of base oils with the bioactive properties of herbs. This study investigated the potential of herb-infused VCO for the ability of to scavenge free radicals, assessing the safety of the infused oils on human skin cells and determining the efficacy of the infused oils against C. albicans & S. aureus. The herbs used in this study were specifically chosen for their well-documented properties that can synergistically benefit both skin and hair health.

The Spectrometric analysis revealed that constituents have been incorporated into the VCO and the Gas-Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS) and Liquid-Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy- Mass Spectroscopy (Time of Flight) confirms this.