Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF NOVEL ANTI-CRACK CREAM ENRICHED WITH ANNONA RETICULATA AND CUCURBITA MAXIMA SEED EXTRACTS

Kajal S. Khade*, Samiksha V. Palkar, Aayesha S. Mujawa, Snehal A. Kakde, Vinod S. Pattankude and Dr. Dhanraj R. Jadge

ABSTRACT

Foot creams help protect and care for the feet by keeping them fresh, reducing itching, preventing odor and sweating, and fighting infections. Regular use can help avoid common problems like cracked heels, fungal issues, corns, and general foot discomfort. The market offers a variety of foot care items, such as corn and callus preparation, foot powder, foot spray, and foot creams. Flavonoids, phenolic acids, and lignans are all responsible for the moisturizing and antioxidant qualities of Cucurbita maxima seeds, which have been prized in traditional medicine. The seeds of Annona reticulata, which are abundant in flavonoids, alkaloids, and tannins, have been used to cure a variety of skin disorders. The active ingredients in these seeds are combined in an herbal cream formulation to offer a natural skin caresolution, specifically for foot cracks and skin hydration. In current work prepared herbal foot crack cream with natural ingredients that are widely recognized for their ability to nourish and heal cracked skin. The physical properties, stability, and effectiveness of the prepared creams in treating foot cracks were assessed. The formulated herbal cream exhibited stable pH values across different batches (F1: 6.1 ± 0.08, F2: 6.0 ± 0.08, F3: 5.9 ± 0.08), indicating suitability for skin application. The formulated herbal cream exhibited consistent viscosity values across different batches (F1: 13037 ± 1 cP, F2: 15382 ± 1 cP, F3: 17853 ± 1 cP), indicating stable physical properties.

Keywords: Foot Cream, Moisturizing Agent, Skin Healing, Subjective Evaluation, Annona reticulata, Cucurbita maxima.