Abstract

FORMULATION AND EVALUTION OF HERBAL HEEL CRACK CREAM

Swati Karande*, Pankaj Gilbile, Sharayu Bhogan, Manorama Shinde, Tushar Lad, Priyanka Patil and Dr. Ansar Patel

ABSTRACT

These days, skin conditions are a major cause of illness for people of all ages. Feet are also important organ of our body used to perform activities like walking, running and jumping but are often neglected If someone has a crack in their foot's heel, it hurts and is quite uncomfortable. Environmental factors contribute to the growth of germs and fungi on human skin. They need to be taken care. The main motive of our formulation was to formulate and to develop the anti-crack herbal cream. This factor is taken into account when creating HERBAL HEEL CRACK CREAM. That cream's function is to hydrate the heel, and its emulsion is w/o type (cold cream). Cold cream works by producing an oily coating on the skin that aids in reducing water loss from the skin to the environment. Water serves to hydrateand refresh the skin while beeswax work as emollients, which aid to soften and smooth the skin. The key ingredient in these formulations is bael leaves extracthas wound healing properties and Turmeric extract also has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Coconut oil and vitamin E both shows significant improvement in skin hydration Honey is natural moisturizer and antibacterial activity. Camphor shows anti inflammatory activity and gives cooling effect. Roseoil essential oil is used in fragrances. This cream is homogeneous, spreads readily, and is naturally fatty. This is W/O emulsion and with an acidic pH (within the range of skin pH). There was no phase separation in this cream. Formulated herbal crack cream is as good as marketed herbal crack cream.

Keywords: Bael leaves extract, Turmeric, Coconut oil, Vit E, Aloe vera gel, Honey, Camphor.