Abstract

FORMULATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ALOE VERA COSMETIC HERBAL HYDROGEL

Baheti B. R.*

Abstract

Present study deals with the development and characterization of aloe Vera cosmetics herbal hydro-gel preparation using inner part of aloe Vera leaf, ethyl alcohol, Rose water, Vitamin E capsule, sunflower oil, glycerin. Aloe Vera liquid was prepared by simple dissolving method of other ingredients in a specific manner. The formulations were evaluated for percentage moisture content, transparency, smoothness, weight on drying, viscosity, pH and microbial growth. On the basis of evaluation parameter formulation gel was selected as developed formulation. On the basis of evaluation study, it can be concluded that aloe Vera cosmetic herbal hydrogel may be used for cosmetic purpose.

Keywords: Aloe Vera, Herbal formulation, Cosmetic.