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.
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