Abstract

A REVIEW OF HERBAL ANTI-ACNE GEL FORMULATION AND EVALUATION

Mrs. D. Prathyusha*, Purru Nagaraju, Sattu Akshaya, Tirmala Niharika, Alakunta Saicharan, Teegala Akhila

Abstract

An herbal anti-acne gel was made using Ocimum sanctum, Tabernaemontana divaricate aloe Vera, and tea tree oil. Its antibacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes was tested, and compared with a standard antibiotic and a marketed herbal product formulation 5 showed the activity[1] acne vulgaris is a common skin problem that effect most people almost every person experienced at least once in their life especially teenagers[2] herbal anti-acne gel using extracts of Bougainvillea glabra, antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis. This herbal gel may help in acne treatment.[3] The medicinal plants can reduce acne lesions and severity with few side effects. Therefore, herbal treatment may be useful for mild to moderate acne.[4] Nowadays, people are using more herbal medicines. This research makes and research an herbal anti-acne face gel with dried guava leaf powder. Guava leaves have lots of antioxidants, antibacterial and anti-acne properties, plus vitamins B and C. Both good and bad bacteria are affected by guava’s antibacterial power.[5] This review focuses on making a herbal anti-acne gel using Nymphaea pubenscens and Achyranthes aspera plant extracts. The gel was prepared using Carbopol 940 as the base. After preparation, the gel was tested for its pH, appearance, and thickness.[6] Acne is a common skin issue in teens. The gel was tested and worked well-it was stable, gentle on the skin and fought bacteria. It could be a safe acne treatment.[7] Acne is caused by the sebaceous gland, leading to solid bumps[papules] and filled spots[pustules] on the skin. It also aims to clear excess waste and toxins from the body. Making an herbal face wash with water-based extracts of neem leaves, turmeric roots, aloe vera and green tea is a promising idea.[8] Modern medicines are available to treat acne, which usually appears as pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, nodules and sometimes causes scarring. The prepared’’ gel was also tested for various physical properties such as colour, smoothness, spreadability, viscosity, and pH. The topical gels are prepared by using natural plant extracts such as aloe vera, Allium cepa, and Eucalyptus to check their effectiveness against acne.[9]

Keywords: Acne vulgaris, formulations, herbal gel, neem, turmeric, aloe vera, clove, tea tree oil.