Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue: 3

Formulation and evaluation of herbal cream for depigmentation

  • Author:
  • Sankalesh G. Khamkar*, Bhagyashri A. Kharade, Kiran P. Korade, Ganesh D. Barkade, Ramesh L. Sawant
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 191 to 196

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation's College of Pharmacy, Vilad-Ghat, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, 414111

*Corresponding Author E-mail: swatikhamkar1213@gmail.com

Online published on 22 April, 2025.

Abstract

Pigmentation is the process in which the skin pigments are entirely gets tanned and turns into black color. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is produce selective effects for vitamin D synthesis, which causes melanin synthesis and pigmentation. Skin pigmentation is nowadays becoming a major problem. Due to this we used depigmenting agents which makes skin fairer. In present study we used the herbal materials which are having the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activity which helps to reduce pigmentation. So, to overcome from the skin pigmentation we made the herbal cream which having a such type ingredients that which helps to reduce pigmentation and makes skin fair. For reduction of pigmentation, we formulated herbal cream by using Papaya Pulp, Aloe Vera, Pomegranate Peel Powder as well as Orange Peel Powder. These ingredients can reduce pigmentation by inhibiting tyrosine which is responsible for melanin secretion. The daily use of our herbal cream can reduce melanin quickly.

Keywords

Anti-Inflammatory Activities, Anti-Oxidant Activities, Depigmentation, Herbal Constituents, Pigmentation