FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL SCRUB

Yogita M. Talmale*, Snehal V. Salve, Suyog N. Ghatol, Tanuja N. Agole, Vaishnavi D. Kadu

ABSTRACT

The primary aim of the present study was to formulate a polyherbal face scrub. Facial skin is continuously exposed to dirt, pollution, dust particles, and accumulates a large number of dead cells. To eliminate these dead cells and maintain the skin in a healthy, clean, and nourished condition, some suitable facial preparations are required. The formulated scrub contains various natural ingredients that are safer to use, produce fewer side effects, and exhibit properties such as antiseptic, anti-infective, antioxidant, anti-aging, and humectant effects. The scrub was prepared by a simple mixing method using ingredients like Beal fruit powder, Orange peel extract, Moringa extract, Neem powder, Turmeric powder into Carbopol 934. Additional components, including Apricot oil, triethanolamine, preservatives, and a perfuming agent, were also added with uniform mixing to obtain a homogeneous formulation. The prepared scrub was evaluated for several parameters such as physical appearance, color, texture, odor, pH, consistancy, irritability, washability, extrudability and spreadability. It showed satisfactory results for all the tested parameters. Therefore, the formulated scrub can be effectively used as it demonstrates good scrubbing properties and helps in achieving healthy, clean, and glowing skin.

Keywords: Herbal scrub, anti-aging, Beal fruit, Spreadability.