Abstract

PREPARATION AND STANDARDIZATION OF NOVEL SKIN COMPLEXION IMPROVING FORMULA

Jayathilake MGMKK*, Wimalasiri YSG, Ishara MDP

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Abstract

Ayurveda and Traditional Medicinal System in Sri Lanka mention hundreds of skin complexion improving formulae. Therefore, this study was aimed to study about those formulae and develop a novel cosmeceutical preparation using that knowledge. Rakta candana, Candana, Daru haridra, Haridra, Manjishta, Madhuka, Lodhra, Ushira, Kushta and Masura are the most used ten drugs in Ayurveda. Lepa method is the most used drug preparatory method in Ayurveda. Hence using these ten drugs and Lepa method the novel cosmeceutical preparation has prepared as a face pack. Most prominent pharmacological properties of face pack were Madhura, Tikta, Kashaya Rasa, Ruksha, Guru Guna Sita Virya and Katu Vipaka which pacify Pitta Dosha and beneficial for improving skin complexion. Physicochemical parameters of face pack were as follows: pH value of sample was 4.70. Moisture content of sample was 0.22%. Total ash was 2.90%. Acid insoluble ash was 3.19%. Water soluble ash was 2.24%. Presence of alkaloids, tannins, phenolics and terpenoids could be seen in sample which were useful in the quality control and standardization of novel face pack. Skin complexion improving effect could be proven conceptually via Ayurveda pharmacological properties of face pack and scientifically via its wide range of phytochemical components. In conclusion, this novel face pack would provide safe and effective action on skin complexion. However, to validate its therapeutic utility to scientific community, preclinical and clinical studies are essential.

Keywords: Skin complexion, face pack, standardization.