Abstract

A RESERCH: DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL SKIN LIGHTENING CREAM.

Harshada S. Ishi*, Dr. S.P. Pawar and Dr. S.T. Patil

ABSTRACT

Herbal cosmetics are the preparations used to enhance the human appearance, the herbal cosmetics are commonly used and manufactured for daily using purpose. Plants are highly used for development of new drug products for cosmeceutical and pharmaceutical applications. The aim of the present research was to formulate the herbal skin lightening Cream for the purpose of Lightening, Moistening, Nourishing & Treatment of Hyperpigmentation to the skin The present work deals with the development and evaluation of the poly herbal cream containing ethanolic extract of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and alcoholic extract of liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Different types of formulations oil in water (O/W) herbal creams namely F1 to F5 were formulated by incorporating different concentrations of stearic acid and cetyl alcohol, extract and other excipients. The evaluations of all formulations (F1 to F5) were done on different parameters like pH, spreadibilty and stability were examined. Formulations F3 and F4 showed good spreadibilty, good consistency, homogeneity, appearance, pH, spreadibilty, no evidence of phase separation and ease of removal. The formulation F3 and F4 shows no redness, edema, inflammation and irritation during irritancy studies. These formulations are safe to use for skin.

Keywords: Herbal, Skin lightening, Licorice, Turmeric.