Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL HYDROGEL UNDER EYE PATCH

Riya Z .S.*, Devika Nair M.S., Abhirami J.R., Abhirami J.P., Neema K. Ramesh

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Abstract

This study includes the formulation and evaluation of poly-herbal hydrogel under eye patch. The under eye dark circle is one of the increasing beauty concerns to most of the population. Hydrogel under eye patch has been developed to solve the under-eye problems. The formulation of herbal hydrogel under eye patch includes the herbal materials such as Tabernaemontana divaricata, Rubia cordifolia, green tea and honey. The extract of Tabernaemontana divaricata helps to reduce itching, imparts anti-inflammatory and cooling effect due to the presence of phenolic and tannin content. Like-wise Rubia cordifolia extract consist of Hydroquinone, anthroxyhydroquinones and phenols which provides depigmentation and antioxidant property. Green tea is another herbal ingredient included in the hydrogel patch to provide depigmentation and it also helps to reduce the puffiness under the eye. Moisturizing effect of hydrogel is due to the incorporation of honey in the formulation. Thus, the formulation mainly focuses on reducing the under-eye darkness, give whitening effect, reduce itching and inflammation and provide smooth and nourish under eye area. Formulation is devoid of additives such as colouring agents, opacifying agent, texture modifiers and perfume thus can be considered safe and effective to use around the eye.

Keywords: Under eye dark circles. Under eye patch, Hydrogel, Tabernaemontana divaricata (Nandyarvattom), Rubia cordifolia (Manjishtha), Cammellia sinunsis (Green tea), Honey.