Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL LIPSTICK USING NATURAL EDIBLE COLOR

Amita Kshirsagar*, Baburao N. Chandakavthe, Snehal Mane, Amruta Dalal, Nishigandha Waykule

Abstract

The demand of herbal cosmetic is increasing steeply as they are skin friendly with no side effects. Normally herbal cosmetics are also referred to as natural cosmetics. (Saha 2006) Herbal cosmetics are formulated by preparing a natural base first in which one or more natural ingredients are incorporated properly. Herbal cosmetics are the most recent trend in the field of beauty and fashion. These beauty products supply proper nutrients, enhance health and ensure user satisfaction compared to the synthetic cosmetics. Human skin acts as protective barrier, through which natural ingredients penetrate. The objective of this work is to formulate and evaluate herbal lipstick from using edible color pigments and minimize the side effects of synthetic formulations.

Keywords: Herbal cosmetic, Color, Lipstick, Formulation.