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The aim of the present study is to formulate and evaluate herbal Anti dandruff shampoo containing natural ingredients with an emphasis on safety and efficacy. It clears dirt, dandruff, promotes hair growth, luster, strengthens and darkens the hair. The shampoo sector is probably the largest unit of among the hair care products. Since the shampoos are one of the cosmetic product used in daily as the hair is special and cherished feature of humans. Majority of ingredients in the shampoos are chemicals and hence have been under severe attack due to its potential risk of side effects with its usage. The main objective is to study how to eliminate harmful synthetic ingredients from anti-dandruff shampoo formulation and substitute them with safe natural ingredients. An attempt has been made to combine modern formulation technology into a formula based on natural ingredients. The shampoo was prepared by taking the extracts of Orange peel powder (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis-Rutaceae) (active ingredient). Curry Leaves (Murraya Koenigii-Rutaceae), Ginger (Zingiber Officinale- Zingiberaceae), Aloe vera (Aloe Barbados's Miller-Asphodelaceae), Reetha (Sapindus Mukorossi-Sapindaceae) in different proportions. Several physicochemical tests were performed for visual assessment, wetting time, pH, assurance of solid contents, surface tension, detergency, dirt dispersion, conditioning performance, foam stability. The formulated herbal shampoo is black in color with demonstrable good froth stability. detergency, good cleansing, low surface tension, optimum pH and conditioning activity. All these are the ideal characters for good quality of the herbal shampoo to be used in daily life. However, further scientific investigation is required for validation of its overall quality.