FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL ANTI-ACNE FILM FORMING SPRAY

*Khemnar C. S., Pratiksha Yadav, Srushti Adagale, Shoib Shaikh, Abhijeet Holgir

ABSTRACT

The present work deals with the formulation and evaluation of a herbal anti-acne film forming spray containing Neem and Turmeric extracts. A film forming spray is a novel topical dosage form that forms a thin protective film on the skin after application. The formulation was developed to provide prolonged contact time of herbal actives with the affected area and improve anti-acne activity. The spray formulation was prepared using HPMC as a film-forming polymer along with ethanol, propylene glycol, and distilled water. After spraying, rapid evaporation of solvent resulted in the formation of a transparent and flexible film on the skin surface. The herbal ingredients were selected due to their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties effective against acne vulgaris. The prepared formulation was evaluated for physical and chemical parameters including appearance, pH, viscosity, spray pattern, drying time, homogeneity, and film-forming ability. The results indicated satisfactory film formation, quick drying, good sprayability, and acceptable stability.

Keywords: ? Turmeric Acne Vulgaris ? Herbal Formulation Topical Drug Delivery HPMC Polymer ? Antimicrobial Activity ? Anti-inflammatory Activity Sprayability ? Film Formation Herbal Cosmetics ? Novel Drug Delivery System Skin Care Formulation