Formulationand Evaluation of Multipurpose Polyherbal Face wash
Keywords:
Azadirachta indica, Curcuma longa, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Myristica fragrans, Aloebarbadensis, carbopol 940, multipurpose.Abstract
Various type of face wash available in the market but people has suffered from many problems related to skin like allergy, acne, dry skin or inflammation etc. The present work deal with the formulation and evaluation of multipurpose poly-herbal face wash containing aqueous extract of Azadirachta indica leaves, Curcuma longa, Glycyrrhiza glabra root, Myristica fragrans seed, walnut granules, orange peel and gel of Aloe barbadensis, honey and juice of lemon. The plants have been reported in literature having good anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Various formulation batches i.e F1, F2 & F3 were prepared using carbopol 940 dissolve in rose water. Prepared formulation (F1, F2 & F3) was evaluated for various parameters like colour, appearance, washability, pH and spreadability. Optimized batch of formulation was compared with the marketed preparation. Result showed that the gels were non-irritant, stable and possess in multipurpose activity.
