Abstract

PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF MARIGOLD, LIQUORICE AND CORANGE PEEL EXTRACT CONTAINING HERBAL FACE WASH

Vaibhav Wagh*, Sameer Shaikh, Shravanee Santosh Maynale, Nilesh Mhaske.

ABSTRACT

Acne vulgaris is a common human skin disease characterized by areas of skin with seborrhea (scaly red skin), comedones (blackheads & whit heads), Papules (pinheads), nodules (large papules), pimples & possibly scarring. It occurs during a time of low self- esteem and high concern about appearance. The present work deals with preparation and evaluation of herbal anti acne face wash containing hydro alcoholic extract of marigold (calendula officinalis, Asteraceae), liquorice (Glycerrhiza glabra, leguminosae), Orange peel (Citrus X sinensis, Rutaceae). The plant has been reported in the literature having good antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hyperpigmentative activity. Formulation was prepared and evaluated for various parameters like colour, appearance, consistency, washability, spreadability. It is very good attempt to establish the herbal face wash containing hydro alcoholic extract of marigold, liquorice and orange peel.

Keywords: Propylene glycol, pilosebaceous, orange peel, antibacterial, liquorice.