FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL MOISTURIZING CREAM

Author

Priyanshu Mahajan , Dr. Revathi A. Gupta , Miss. Archana Pachore, Mrs. Nutan Mimrot


Abstract

 The present study was conducted to formulate and evaluate a herbal moisturizing cream that contained extracts of aloe vera, cucumber and tea tree. Herbal ingredients are increasingly preferred in cosmetic preparations due to their natural moisturizing, soothing, antioxidant and skin-protective properties. Aloe vera is known for its hydrating, soothing and skin-conditioning effects, while cucumber has cooling, moisturizing and antioxidant properties. Tea tree is traditionally used for its antimicrobial and skin-purifying activity and may help maintain healthy skin. Selected herbal ingredients were incorporated into a suitable cream base using a suitable formulation method. The formulated herbal moisturizing creams were evaluated for various physicochemical and cosmetic parameters, which included appearance, color, odor, uniformity, pH, spreadability, viscosity, washability, stability, phase separation and skin irritation. The stability of the formulation was also assessed under appropriate storage conditions. It was expected that the formulated cream would provide adequate moisture while maintaining the desired cosmetic properties and skin compatibility. The combination of aloe vera, cucumber and tea tree may provide a promising natural alternative to traditional moisturizing creams. Therefore the objective of the study is to develop a safe, effective, stable and user-friendly herbal moisturizing cream to maintain healthy, soft and hydrated skin.



Keywords

Aloe Vera, Cucumber, Tea Tree, Herbal Cream, Moisturizer, Skin Hydration, Cosmetic Formulation.



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