Abstract

FORMULATION, EVALUATION AND STABILITY STUDY OF FACE WASH CONTAINING POLYHERBAL EXTRACT

Vasoya Dhruval, Vasava Nehali, Vanzara Ronak, Dr. Vaishali Sharma* and Dr. Dhananjay Meshram

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Abstract

Natural remedies are more acceptable in faith that they are safer with less side effects than the synthetic ones. Herbal formulations have rising demand in the world market. Preventive approaches involve removal of oil from the face. Proper cleaning and washing require for this purpose. Various researches have been proved utility of herbal based formulations for cleaning purpose which also removes excess oil. The present work deals with the development and evaluation of herbal face wash containing extract of Neem Leaves (Azadirachta indica), Lemon Peel Powder (Citrus Lemon), and Liquorice (Glycyrrbiza Glabra), Coriander (Coriandrum Sativam) distillate using Carbopol 314. Although various topical herbal formulations are available in the market, we propose to make poly herbal formulation using different herbal and synthetic ingredient. Herb was evaluated for various parameters like Qualitative investigation, preliminary phytochemical investigation and Thin layer chromatography of herb and prepared formulation was evaluated for parameter like colour, odour, appearance, consistency, pH, viscosity, feel on application, spreadability, washability, grittiness. The results of quality control parameters were found to be satisfactory.

Keywords: Polymer, TLC, Neem leaves, Lemon Peel Powder, Coriander, Liquorise.