Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF FACE WASH

Deepak Yadav and Shashikant Maury*

ABSTRACT

The objective of this work is to formulate and evaluate a cosmetic Instant Whitening Face Wash by using natural ingredients. Since ancient times, there has been awareness among people regarding the use of plants for the essential needs of a healthy and beautiful skin. Cosmetics are the products used to clean, beautify and promote attractive appearance. Cosmetics designed via incorporating natural sources such as herbs have been proven very fulfilling, in coping with the present needs of different skin types. Skin whitening herbs is the practice of using substances, mixtures or physical treatments to lighten skin colour. Skin whitening treatments work by reducing the content of melanin of the skin. Many agents have been shown to be effective in skin whitening. Herbs are able to modulate the metabolism of pigmentation for colour of human skin and play a crucial protective role in skin whiteness, whereas antioxidants active in the Oxidative stress of skin aging cells may support skin health. Instant whitening face wash AF4 which was formulated showed good rheological characteristics such as pH, spreadability, stickiness, homogeneity, and greater active content. Hence, this study showed that F4 was the best formulation for instant whitening face wash. The present research has a resemblance to a skin whitening cosmetic composition containing Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract. The instant whitening face wash can be applied to skin, this face wash has been found to be very effective. According to In-Vivo study, the product has no skin irritation after application on the skin.

Keywords: Tulsi, Acne, Facewash, Turmeric, Rose water.