Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF FACIAL SCRUB CONTAINING SUNFLOWER SEEDS AND OTHER NATURAL INGREDIENTS

*Dr. Shweta P. Ghode, Vibhavari M. Chatur, Dr. Prashant D. Ghode,
Nikhil Shaha, Satyajeet Prajapati and Atul Thorave

Abstract

The main objective of the present study was to prepare polyherbal scrub. Nowadays cosmetic have become an important part in the day to day life for both men & women to lead a happy & confident life. Keeping in the mind that the cosmetic should be free from synthetic chemicals/Drug, so we came on conclusion to prepare & evaluate a polyherbal facial scrub to prevent Acne, Scars, Tanning, Wrinkles, Aging, and Redness. This facial scrub content herb which shows Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Antibacterial, Skin brightener, Diminish permanent marks & Reducing inflammation properties. In this preparation we have used the main ingredient as Sunflower seeds and other natural ingredients as Charcoal, Fuller’s Earth, Coffee, Turmeric, and Rice flour, Gram Flour. Sunflowers seeds are also rich in minerals like calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, phosphorous, potassium, sodium and zinc. 128 gm of sunflower seeds contains 89.6 mg calcium, 4.9 mg iron, 165 mg magnesium, 1478 mg phosphorus, 1088 mg potassium, 3.8 mg sodium, 6.8mg zinc, 2.3 mg copper, 2.7 manganese mg and 102 mcg selenium as given by USDA (2008).[10,11] Sunflower seed oil has been studied for its protective effect on biophysical properties of skin in humans. The prepared scrub was evaluated for various parameter Color, Odor, Consistency, pH, Viscosity, Spreadability, Washability & Irritability found to be satisfy with all require characterization. Thus, the prepared polyherbal facial scrub can be used for bearing a healthy & glowing natural skin.

Keywords: Sunflowers seeds, Facial Scrub, Antioxidants, Vit E (Alpha Tocopherol).