Abstract

HARNESSING HERBAL ACTIVES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FAT-REDUCING TOPICAL CREAM

Polly Gupta*, Dr. Shashank Tiwari and Harshita Awasthi

ABSTRACT

The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients of herbal fat-burning cream is orange peel extract, green tea extract, Cucumber peel extract, Cardamom extract, Vitamin E oil, and Olive oil. The cream was prepared by using the W/O emulsion method in which the water phase is Rosewater, Distilled water, and the oil phase is Cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, and Glycerol. They were evaluated for different parameters like organoleptic, pH, Spreadability, homogeneity, etc. The formulation showed a good appearance, and adequate pH, Spreadability, homogeneity, and compatibility were observed. Also, the formulation showed no redness, erythema, or irritation during the irritancy study and they were easily washable. the formulation was stable at room temperature All herbal ingredients showed significantly different  activities. Based on the results, I can suggest the formulation was stable and can be safely used on the skin.

Keywords: Cellulite, Caffeine, vitamin E, Cardamom, Olive Oil, Green Tea.