Abstract

PREPARATION AND STANDARDISATION OF HERBAL EYE DARK CIRCLE REMOVER

Mufseena P.*, Celestin Baboo R. V. and Shiji Kumar P. S.

Abstract

Background: The eye, which is the point of convergence, not only conveys the full range of human emotion but also has a significant impact on how one is perceived in terms of health and beauty. Whenever correlated with other body parts, the skin around the eye is a region without many oil glands and collagen, so it is more inclined to scarce differences and drying out. Additionally when there is more melanin produced around the eyes than is usual giving them a darker color, the condition is called periorbital hyperpigmentation. The principle objective of this research is to formulate, characterise and evaluate a herbal under-eye cream which consists of the extracts of cucumber (Cucumis sativus), Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) and Vitamin E. Methods: The cream was prepared by using the cream base, beeswax, liquid paraffin, borax, aloe extract and cucumber extract. The prepared formulation was evaluated for different parameters like physical evaluations, pH, greasiness, phase separation and test for microorganism. Result: The formulation showed good appearance, good pH, no phase separation and microbial growth. Also it is stable at room temperature. Conclusion: The formulation containing herbal ingredients showed significant activity. Based upon the result, the formulation is stable and can be safely used as an under eye cream.

Keywords: Aloevera, Cucumber, vitamin E, Periorbital hyperpigmentation.