Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL FACE SERUM FOR HYPERPIGMENTATION

Nagu Maheshwari*, Mohammed Saqlain, Avula Neha Kumari, Kadhira Ramya, Barre Praneetha, Danewar Shivani, Dr. Suthakaran Raj

ABSTRACT

The significance of cosmetics has accelerated as many human beings need to live younger and attractive. Cosmetics are conveniently to be had nowadays withinside the shape of lotions, serum, lipstick, perfumes, eye shadows, nail polishes, hair sprays etc. Other cosmetics like face powder deliver glow to the pores and skin after making use of the bottom cream.. The present study is on to formulate herbal face serum which is safe and does not produce any side effect. In this serum aloe vera contain number of vitamins and minerals that have strong moisturizing property Aloe vera gel has been reported to have a protective effect against radiation damage to the skin., Sesame oil contains vitamin E terpenoid which show anti- hyperpigmentation property and can help protect skin cells from the damage caused by environmental factors such as UV rays and pollution. It shows UVB protection. Lemon oil has antimicrobial, antioxidant, antibacterial property. F3 batchshows 86.24% spreadability, 5.1 pH which good for facial skin. Serum formulation is brownish in color, smooth homogenous texture with no phase separation.

Keywords: Cosmetics, Face Serum, Hyperpigmentation, Lemon Oil, Aloe Vera Gel, Liquorice, Sesame Oil, Glycerin, Perfume, Tween 20.