Abstract

FORMULATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HERBAL LIP BALM: A NEW APPROACH

Ram Pushpa*, Sawant Gaurav, Mishra Anamika and Shaikh Nida

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Abstract

Indian herbs and their significance are worldwide accepted. Herbal cosmetics are in increasing demand on the global market because of their fewer side effects, cost-effectiveness, and easily available. Although today trends towards natural living style, including cosmetics. Lip balm formulations are the most frequently used cosmetic items to accentuate the natural way to maintain and promote healthy lips. Currently, cosmetic lip products are based on the use of enormous chemical ingredients with various side effects. Hence in this research project, an attempt has been made to study the herbs that are (Licorice, Chamomile, and Pomegranate) used to formulate herbal lip balm. The Herbal lip balm was formulated using naturally occurring base, oil, extract, colour, and flavoring agents which can be evaluated for their resistance to temperature variations, pleasant flavor, and smoothness during the application, adherence and easy intentional removal, etc. This formulation of herbal lip balm is mainly focused on lip whitening, healthier, and hydration.

Keywords: Herbal cosmetics, Licorice, Chamomile, Pomegranate, Lip whitening.