Abstract

PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL ANTI –ACNE FACE PACK

Rokade Priya*, Khadke Anand and Devale Rasika

Abstract

Herbal formulations have growing demand in the world market. The present work deals with the development and evaluation of the herbal anti-acne face pack containing dried powder of neem leaves (Azadirachta indica), the fruits of nutmeg (Myristica fragrance), papaya (Carica papaya),turmeric (Curcuma amada), Masoor Daal (Red Lentil ), Gram Flour (Fabaceae). The plants have been reported in the literature having good antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant and antiinflammatory activity. Face Pack were prepared and evaluated for various parameters like colour, appearance, consistency, washability, pH, Bulk Density, tapped density, total ash, acid insoluble ash, particle size and antimicrobial activity. The herbal anti acne containing hydro-alcoholic extract of neem leaves (Azadirachta indica) and fruits of nutmeg (myristica fragrance).

Keywords: Neem, Nutmeg, Gram flour, Masoor Dal, Papaya, Turmeric, Anti-microbial assay.