Abstract

FORMULATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HERBAL FACECREAM

Dr. Ruchika*, Dr. Kulbhushan Sharma and Dr. K. Shankar Rao

Abstract

Herbs are being used for cosmetics and beautification since ancient times throughout the world. Indian herbs and its significance are popular worldwide. An herbal facecream was selected for the present research from a classical book of Sharangdhar Samhita. The formulation is prepared with the help of modern techniques. Herbal facecream was prepared from the various ingredients such as Raktachandana (Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.), Manjishtha (Rubia cordifoliaLinn), Kushtha (Saussurea lappa), Priyangu(Callicarpa macrophylla Vahl.), Lodhra(Symplocos racemosa Roxb), Masura (Lens Culinaris Medic.) and Vatankur (Ficus bengalensis Linn). The prepared facecream was evaluated for various parameters such as organoleptic parameters like pH, Total solids, Viscosity, Total acidity, Thermal stability. The formulation was found homogenous and non irritant. The pH of facecream was 5.93 which is good for skin. The present work is preliminary attempt to formulate a herbal facecream which may have no harmful effects on skin with more efficiency and reliability.

Keywords: Facecream, Thermal stability, herbal, Sharangdhar Samhita.