Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HYDRATING GEL USING SALVIA HISPANICA SEED OIL

*Vedanti V. Shete and Bharati Ganu

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Abstract

Salvia Hispanica L. is annual herbaceous plant, native of Southern Mexico and Northern Guatemala belonging to family Lamiaceae. It is widely cultivated for its oils that are known for health promoting characteristics due to high content of omega-3 𝞪-linolenic acid(ω-3 ALA) that protects from inflammation and other polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA’s). Chia seed oil is obtained from seed through different extraction methods which result in varying quality parameters of oil. In the further study, gel base was formulated and active i.e. Salvia Hispanica oil was incorporated. After incorporation of active in base, observations of pH, assessment of skin moisture, washability, spreadability were performed to see the stability and effectiveness of gel. Physical observation of gel’s organoleptic properties like pH, viscosity, colour and odour were found to be stable for 30 days of storage.

Keywords: Salvia Hispanica seed, Salvia Hispanica seed oil, Chia seed oil, hydration, ?- linolenic acid.