Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL CRACK HEEL CREAM

Vaibhav D. Gaike*, Rohit A. Tupe and Ravindra V. Walunjkar

ABSTRACT

The human foot is frequently neglected. Another essential organ used for movement (Such as travelling, running around and Jumping) is the foot. To develop an effective, natural, and safe herbal foot crack cream that provides relief from dry, cracked skin and promotes healthy foot care. That had healing, antibacterial, and antimicrobial qualities. Create an anti-crack heel cream formulation with cocoa butter, beeswax, aloe vera, turmeric powder, rose water, vitamin E capsule, coconut oil etc. A multitude of anti-inflammatory ingredients were used, and microbiological analyses were conducted to ascertain the effectiveness of the cream. It was found that the developed solution was risk-free, effective, and efficient in treating cracked heels. The formulation was evaluated for various physicochemical parameters, including pH, spreadability, stability, washability and viscosity. Results demonstrated significant improvement in skin hydration, texture, and wound healing over a two-week application period. The study concludes that the herbal crack heel cream is an effective, safe, and natural alternative for managing cracked heels.

Keywords: Curcuma longa, Aloe vera extract, Bees wax, Cracked heel cream.