Abstract

DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A POLYHERBAL FACE WASH GEL

Seema Y. Mendhekar* and Pooja V. Badhe

ABSTRACT

Herbal formulations have growing demand in world market. Face wash prepared by herbal ingredient are better than synthetic ingredient to avoid side effect. The present work deals with the development and evaluation of polyherbal face gel containing five extract of Neem leaves, Tomato, Kiwi, Chickoo, green tea and three oils Peppermint, cinnamon oil, lemon oil and camphor. The plant have been reported for having good antiallergic, antidermatic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal activity. It also provide possible benefits include skin protection, cancer prevention, cardiovascular health and antioxidant activity. Antioxidant are the compounds capable of inhibiting free radical reactions. Acne is common disorder caused by oil glands. Face and neck areas are more to acne. The above properties of plants helps to keep skin smooth, attractive and also provide protection to the skin. Various formulation of batches were prepares from F1 to F2 by using various gelling agent like carbapol 940 in varied concentration. Gel was prepared and evaluated for its spreadability, consistency, pH and the result were found to be satisfactory.

Keywords: Polyherbal Face Gel, Anti-bacterial, antiallergic, antidermatic, antioxidant, antifungal activity.