Abstract

“FORMULATION & EVALUATION OF HERBAL ANTI-ACNE FACE WASH”

Dhanashri Sanjay Koli*, Abhyangshree Nandkumar Mane, Vinayak Balu Kumbhar, Kalyani Sanjay Shaha

ABSTRACT

Natural remedies are more acceptable in the belief that they are safer with fewer side effects than the synthetic ones. Herbal formulations have growing demand in the world market. The present work deals with the development & evaluation of the herbal anti-acne face wash containing aqueous extract of neem leaves (Azadirachta indica), turmeric (Curcuma longa), liquorice root, shahi jeera, orange peel & hydro alcoholic extract of fruit of nutmeg ( Myristica fragrance). Although various topical herbal formulations for acne are available in the market, we propose to make pure herbal formulation without using any synthetic ingredient. The plants have been reported in literature having good anti-microbial, anti-oxidant & anti-inflammatory activity. Various formulation batches i.e., F1 to F5 were prepared using xanthum gum in varied concentrations. Prepared formulations (F1 to F5) were evaluated for various parameters like colour, appearance, consistency, washability, pH & spreadability. Optimized batch of formulation was compared with the marketed preparation. Amongst all the formulation studies batch F2 was found optimum for all the parameter. It was very good attempt to establish the herbal anti-acne face wash containing aqueous extract of neem leaves, turmeric rhizomes & fruits of nutmeg.

Keywords: Neem, Xanthan gum, herbal ingredients, anti-acne face wash.