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FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF THE HERBAL FACE PACK

Nikhil Chabukswar*, Indrasing Valvi, Kavita Gaikwad, Dr. Kavita Kulkarni and Alim Shaikh

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Abstract

The main advantage of using herbal cosmetic is that it is pure and does not have any side effects on the human body. People have rough skin and when they don’t take sufficient care, then the skin turns dark due to overexposure to the sun, other pollutants etc. In this article we have formulated herbal face pack to whiten, lighten and brighten the skin naturally for men and women. This face pack has natural skin lightening property and can be easily prepared at home. Face packs with natural constituents are rich in vital vitamins that are essential for the health and glow of the skin. These substances have been proven to be beneficial for skin in many ways. Natural facial packs are easy to use. They increase the circulation of the blood within the veins of the face, thereby increasing the liveliness of the skin. A good herbal face pack must supply necessary nutrients to the skin, available in the form of free-flowing powder applied facially for the external purpose. It should penetrate deep down the subcutaneous tissues to deliver the required nutrients. Every type of skin is specific for the requirement of skin pack. Nowadays different types of packs are available separately for the oily, normal and dry skin The Nowadays different types of packs are available separately for the oily, normal and dry skin. packs are used to increase the fairness and smoothness of the skin. It reduces wrinkles, pimples, acne and dark circles of the skin. Face packs which are recommended for oily skin prone toacne, blackheads, usually control the rate of sebum discharge from sebaceous glands and fight the harmful bacteria present inside acne lesion. The leftover marks of skin can be reduced by incorporation of fine powders of sandalwood, rose-petals and dried orange peels. Herbal face packs are nowadays being used on a large scale, due to the various benefits of them over chemical based packs. They are non-toxic, nonallergic and non-habit forming. They are natural in every aspect, having larger shelf life. They have no added pr.

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