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.
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