Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL FACE CREAM

V. Vasu Naik*, T. Yamini Krishna, V. Chandu

ABSTRACT

The present study was point out with the object of preparing the Herbal face cream that reduces acne, pimples and improves the skin moisture, and nourishment for the skin. Herbal face cream was formulated with the aqueous extract of Myristica fragrans and Zingiber officinale that are commonly used for the acne, pimples, skin nourishment. The main challenge lies in the selection of natural material which can be rationally justified and comparable to that of synthetic material. In present study our aim is to develop an Herbal face cream which would be natural. The Herbal face cream was prepared by Trituration method and further Evaluated for various evaluation parameters such as Physical properties, Determination of pH, Spread ability, Viscosity, Wash ability, after feel test, Greasiness, Irritancy test, Stability test. The Herbal face creams show the good physical appearance with faint yellow Color, Smooth consistency, pleasant odor, and Semi-solid state. The pH of theF3 was found to be 5.9. The Viscosity and Spread ability of the F3 was found to be 3489Cps and15.0g.cm/s. The F3 was not observed of any phase separation and easily washable with tap water. After feel test for the F3 was found to be good, not shown any irritation, greasiness and no separation.

Keywords: Herbal face cream, Myristica fragrans, Zingiber officinale.