Development of a Natural Lotus Petals And Neem Leaves Facial Toner For Skin Revitalization

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Deepak Singh H, Shradha Jadhav, Bharath S, Antony Rinal, Anju K.P


Abstract

 Herbal face toners are skin care products made with botanical extracts that helps to clean, refresh, glow and keep the tonicity of the skin. As a result, it can be stated that herbal face toner is more effective than synthetic face toners in terms of ingredients and effectiveness on facial skin. Nelumbo Nucifera [Lotus petals] is widely used in traditional medicine and cosmetics due to its various activities like skin-whitening and Anti-wrinkle. It contains flavonoids, phenolic compounds that support for soothing and emollient activities.

Azadirachta indica [Neen leaves] has been traditionally valued for its various activities on skin, the major role is Anti-acne, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant and Anti-microbial by presence of chemical constituents of nimbin, nimbidin, catechins, beta-sitosterol and tannins. The combination of lotus petals and neem leaves suggest a multifunctional toner. The popular advantages of herbal cosmetics are they are non-toxic in nature. The primary goal of making herbal face toner is to maintain skins pH and these can be used daily for restoring the skin texture. 


Keywords

Toner, lotus, neem, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Anti-aging, Anti-wrinkle.



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