Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue: 1

Formulation and evaluation of stable aqueous extract of polyherbal multipurpose face cream

  • Author:
  • K. Atchuta Kumar1,, Praveen Kumar Uppala2, J.B. Radha Devi2, B. Murali Krishna2
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Page Number: 12 to 18

1Bhaskara Institute of Pharmacy, Affiliated to Andhra University, Vizianagaram

2Bhaskara Institute of Pharmacy, Affiliated to Andhra University, Vizianagaram

*Corresponding Author E-mail: atchut_kandukuri@rediffmail.com

Online published on 22 September, 2017.

Abstract

Face cream is a cosmetic cream applied to face to improve the complexion Main objective is to prepare and evaluate a stable poly herbal multipurpose face cream which is made by the aqueous extract of different herbs such as Vetiveria zizanioides, Crocus sativus, Symplocos racemosa, Pterocarpus santalinus, Rubia cordifolia, Chamaecostus cuspidatus, Cinnamomum tamala, Butea monosperma, Curcuma caesia, Brassica nigra Koch, Aganosoma hiyne, Mesua ferrae, Ficus Benghalensis, Glycerrhizia glabra, Mesua ferrae, Laccifer lacca and formulated different formulations by varying the polymers and base compositions. The evaluations of all formulations (F1 toF5) were done on different parameters like organoleptic properties, pH and stability etc. Formulations F1 to F5 good consistency, homogeneity, appearance, pH, no evidence of phase separation and ease of removal. Stability studies for conducted for all these formulation and gave good results.

Keywords

Cosmetic cream, Herb, Formulation, Stability