Abstract

A REVIEW ON HERBAL LIPBALM USING NATURAL INGREDIENTS

Sneha Santosh Bade*, Prarthana Aware, Dhanashri Bhoir, Dr. Gita Mohire

Abstract

The project in hand covers the formulation and evaluation of a natural lip balm using lemongrass essential oil and the extract of the flowers of Clitoria ternatea as main herbal ingredients. The purpose of this study is to formulate a non-irritant, efficient, and environment-friendly lip balm that offers natural moisturization, protection, and nourishment to lips without the addition of synthetic additives generally used in commercial products. It is formulated with beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, vitamin E, and natural color from butterfly pea flowers, blended with refreshing fragrance and the antimicrobial activity of lemongrass essential oil. Butterfly pea flowers are rich in anthocyanins, natural color, and antioxidants, which assist in repairing damaged skin cells and impart a natural tint to the lip balm, while lemongrass provides antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and healing benefits. The appearance, color, spreadability, pH, stability, and consumer acceptability were evaluated for the prepared lip balm. The results indicated that the formulation was smooth, with a pleasant aroma, an attractive natural hue, and good moisturizing without any irritation to the lip tissues. Therefore, the lip balm of natural lemongrass and butterfly pea flower can represent a promising, cost-effective, and sustainable herbal formulation for meeting the increasing consumer demand for cosmetics with all-natural ingredients, completely chemical-free, and environmentally safe.

Keywords: Natural lip balm, Lemongrass extract, Pea butterfly flower (Clitoria ternatea), Herbal formulation, Plant- based cosmetics, Antioxidant activity.