Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL DEPILATORY POWDER MASK

*Radhika R. Nair, Sooraj S. R., Thasni S. and Dr. Remya S. B.

Abstract

Cosmetic products containing herbal ingredients are increasing day-byday since it is devoid of unwanted effects which is usually causing by chemical products. Unwanted hair growth is one of the primary problem experiencing by women especially teenagers which mainly affects their confidence and happiness in special occasions. This study focuses on the preparation and evaluation of polyherbal depilatory powder mask having skin brightening and moisturizing effect too. The powder consists of a mixture of ingredients such as Yellow orpiment powder, Acalypha indica leaf powder, Moringa leaf powder, Vetiver root powder, Aloe vera powder and gum acacia powder. The yellow orpiment (Hartal) is an ingredient which is mostly preferred in Ayurvedic topical as well as internal preparations and Acalypha indica (Indian nettle) is one of the folklore herbal ingredient having high efficacy in removing hair and to treat various skin disorders. The prepared powder was evaluated for various parameters such as organoleptic, ash value, moisture content, pH, spreadability, rheological parameters and the obtained results are found to be fall within acceptable range.

Keywords: Polyherbal depilatory, Yellow orpiment (Hartal), Acalypha indica (Indian nettle).