Abstract

TOICAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM: FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF CREAM

Kajal V. Thool* and G. R. Dixit

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Abstract

Creams are considered an important part of cosmetic product as topical preparations from time immemorial due to their ease of application to the skin and also their removal. From cosmetic purposes, Pharmaceutical creams have a variety of applications such as cleansing, beautifying, altering appearance, moisturizing etc. to skin protection against bacterial, fungal infections as well as healing cuts, burns, wounds on the skin. These semi solid preparations are safe to use by the public and society. cream with suitable methods of preparation of creams, their classification based on their function, their advantages and disadvantages, characteristics and the various types of creams, ingredients used in the formulation of creams and their various evaluation parameters.

Keywords: Skin, Topical drug delivery, Cream, Types of cream, Evaluation.