Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF AMARANTHUS DUBIUS ANTIOXIDANT CREAM

Ms. Ahalya P.R.*, Ms. Aleena S.S., Ms. Amrutha A.S., Ms. Meenakshi L. Jayan, Ms. Sivani Sajan, Mrs. Silpa S.S.

Abstract

Cosmetics means any article intended to be used by means of rubbing, sprinkling or by similar application to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, altering the appearance of the human body and for maintaining health of the skin and hair. The aim of this project was to formulate and evaluate the cold cream containing Amaranthus dubius extract. The main ingredient of our study was Amaranthus dubius, and it was choosen because of its high antioxidant property. Free radicals causes damage to the skin and interfere with our appearance, so flavonoids such as lutein, quercetin etc…which are found in red spinach, can be utilized as an antioxidant source to prevent free radical damage. The herbal cosmetics have been the first choice of customers due to its potency, accessibility, and perceived lack of negative effects. Several techniques were used to evaluate the formulated cream’s quality. The prepared cream's physical characteristics remained unchanged. During the research period, the cream's formulation demonstrated satisfactory consistency, spreadability, pH, and no signs of phase separation. The red spinach extract containing cold cream provides cooling effect due to slow evaporation of water.

Keywords: Cosmetics, Amaranthus dubius, antioxidant property, cold cream.