Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ONION SCRUB

Sejal Khodke*, Mayur S. Gangurde, Payal Khairmode, VIjaya Kapadi and Akshay Harpade

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Abstract

Nowadays cosmetic have become an important part in the day to day life for both men & women to lead a happy & confident life. To remain healthy and of good appearance, the skin surface requires frequent cleansing to remove grin, sebus and other secretions, dead cells, crusts and applied make-ups. Keeping in the mind that the cosmetic should be free from synthetic chemicals, so we came on conclusion to prepare & evaluate a herbal scrub to prevent Acne, Tanning, Wrinkles. This facial scrub content herb which shows Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Skin brightener & Reducing inflammation properties. In the present work we have formulated the herbal scrub by using a different herbal powders such as turmeric, orange peels, aloe vera, gram flour etc. & Onion juice. The scrub was evaluated by using the parameters like Appearance, Smoothness and effect on acne, Effect on white and black heads, Spreadibility, Irritation. The scrub shows excellent effects on oily skin, and satisfactory effects of normal and dry skin. All the ingredients use in this herbal scrub is of our food ingredient. So, the chances for its side effects are less.

Keywords: Onion Juice, Turmeric, Anti-inflammatory action, Antioxidant, Acne, Exfoliant.