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A REVIEW ON FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF PEEL-OFF FACIAL MASK BY DYNAMIC DUO OF FLAXSEED AND ALOE VERA

Harithalakshmi Ramesh*, Aswini Jayakumar, Vijayalatchumi Sasikumar and Dr. Mythili Krishnamurthy

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Abstract

The increasing consumer demand for natural and sustainable skincare products has driven researchers to explore plant-based ingredients for cosmetic formulations. Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) and aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) are known for their potent antioxidant and skinbeneficial properties. Now a days, aloe vera is a natural product that is frequently used in the field of cosmetology. Aloe vera leaves can be divided into two main products are the latex, which is a bitter yellow liquid that is found beneath the leaf's epidermis, and the gel, which is a colourless, tasteless material that is present within the leaf. Both of them include a multitude of physiologically active substances, primarily polysaccharides and anthraquinones. Aloe vera has been used as a flavouring in food and cosmetic items including toothpaste and moisturizers, according to scientific research. Controlled studies are required to ascertain its true effectiveness, despite the fact that there are numerous indications for its use. Flaxseed for the face works as an anti-aging get and remove dead cells as well as moisturizer. Flaxseed fights dark spots and acne, vitamin E is an important fat-soluble antioxidant and has been in use for more than 50 years in dermatology. This review discusses the formulation development, evaluation techniques, and antioxidant efficacy of a peel-off facial mask using these two herbal components. The potential synergistic effects of flaxseed’s lignans and aloe vera’s polysaccharides, alongside an easy-to-use peel-off mechanism, make this combination promising for skincare innovations. Key formulation parameters, challenges, and evaluation methodologies are summarized to aid future research and commercialization efforts.

Keywords: Flaxseed, Aloe vera, Peel-off mask, Antioxidant activity, Natural skincare, Herbal cosmetics.