Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF A POLYHERBAL COSMECEUTICAL CREAM CONTAINING CARICA PAPAYA, BACOPA MONNIERI, AND PSORALEA CORYLIFOLIAEXTRACTS

Shraddha Ekhande*, Satyam D. Ghagare, Sushant, Manish, Rinku, Dr. Shrutika Patil

Abstract

The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a polyherbal anti-tanning and anti-aging cream containing extracts of papaya peel, bakuchi, and brahmi. The formulation was developed to provide skin brightening, tan reduction, antioxidant protection, mild SPF activity, and improvement in overall skin appearance through the synergistic action of herbal ingredients. Active phytoconstituents such as papain, bakuchiol, and bacosides are known for their exfoliating, antioxidant, and skin-rejuvenating properties. The herbal extracts were prepared using hydroalcoholic maceration and Soxhlet extraction methods and incorporated into a suitable cream base. The formulated cream was evaluated for parameters such as organoleptic properties, pH, homogeneity, spreadability, irritancy, and stability. The formulation showed smooth texture, good spreadability, skin-friendly pH, and no signs of irritation. hus, the developed polyherbal cream may serve as a safe and effective herbal alternative for anti-tanning, anti-aging, and skin protection.

Keywords: Carica papaya; Bacopa monnieri; Bakuchiol; Herbal cosmeceuticals; Antioxidant activity, UV Protectant, Anti- Ageing; Formulation and evaluation.