Physicochemical and Spectral Properties of Herbal Hair Oils Available in Local Market of Bangladesh

Authors

  • Mohammad Nasir Uddin Department of Chemistry, University of Chittagong, Chattogram 4331, Bangladesh
  • Monir Uddin Department of Chemistry, University of Chittagong, Chattogram 4331, Bangladesh
  • Ishrak Ali Rakib Department of Chemistry, University of Chittagong, Chattogram 4331, Bangladesh
  • Md Omor Farque Department of Chemistry, University of Chittagong, Chattogram 4331, Bangladesh
  • Nur Sapa Department of Chemistry, University of Chittagong, Chattogram 4331, Bangladesh
  • Mohammad Nizamuddin Department of Chemistry, Cantonment English School & College, Chattogram-4210, Bangladesh

Keywords:

Herbal Hair Oil, Physicochemical Properties, Sensory Evaluation, Safety Assessment, Quality Control, Oxidative Stability, SPF, Cosmetic Standards

Abstract

Herbal hair oils are widely used for their nourishing and therapeutic properties, offering scalp conditioning and treatment of hair disorders with minimal side effects. This study evaluated the physicochemical and sensory properties of nine commercially available hair oils to assess their quality, safety, and compliance with cosmetic standards. Parameters analyzed included color, odor, sensitivity/irritation, pH, specific gravity, acid value, saponification value, iodine value, and peroxide value. All samples were non-irritant with acceptable pH, but some showed deviations in other parameters. Oils like Hamdard, Navratna, and Rangapori largely met standards, whereas Farjana and Sesa exhibited oxidative instability, indicating potential formulation issues. Findings highlight the need for strict quality control and proper storage to ensure safety, stability, and consumer acceptability. It was observed that all of the tested herbal oils showed some UV protection capabilities showing the highest SPF values around 7.0.

The Chittagong Univ. J. Sci. 46(1): 72-84, 2025

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2026-08-10

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Vol. 46 No. 1 (2025)

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Uddin, M. N., Uddin, M., Rakib, I. A., Farque, M. O., Sapa, N., & Mohammad Nizamuddin. (2026). Physicochemical and Spectral Properties of Herbal Hair Oils Available in Local Market of Bangladesh. The Chittagong University Journal of Science, 46(1), 72-84. https://doi.org/10.3329/cujs.v46i1.90712