Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF FACIAL PEEL OFF MASK GEL CONTAINING GRAMFLOUR

Mamatha G. T.*, Chandana A. G., Bhanu Shree S, Kavya B. S., Sinchana R., Madhu Kumar M. T. and Hemanth Kumar S.

Abstract

The peel-off gel formulation is being prepared in order to save the skin from external environment as well as to reduce the acnes and blemishes from skin surface. Also, to treat the oily skin, so that the skin can take more clear, beautiful and oil free. The most common skin problems among youngsters, usually 18-25 years of age acne and oily skin. The present work deals with the development and evaluation of the topical peel-off mask containing a single herbal drug that is gram flour and excess chemical reagents such as polymers example polyvinyl alcohol Carbopol and sodium. Also, excess chemicals like triethanolamine, talcum powder and preservatives are worn in the gel formulation. Three formulation batches that is F1, F2 and F3 were prepared and evaluated for variables like color, odour, consistency, washability, pH and spreadability. Amongst all the formulations studied, batch F2 was found optimum for all the parameters. The gram flour powder used in this peel-off gel formulation have been reported in the literature for its activity against skin problems. That is, it reduces acnes and treats oily skin. While the gel also showed good results for all the evaluation variables.

Keywords: Gram flour, polymers, peeling time and acne, wrinkles.