FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL LOOSE POWDER USING PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS

*Sanjiwani V. Pawar, Achal Mandale, Dr. Karishma A. Nikose, Dr. Rahul S. Bijwar

ABSTRACT

The growing demand for natural and chemical-free cosmetic products has encouraged the development of herbal loose powders with skin-beneficial properties. The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a herbal loose powder prepared using natural ingredients such as Kaolin clay, corn starch, nugmet powder, sandalwood powder, Aloe vera, neem powder and rice powder.These herbal ingredients are well known for their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, oil-absorbing, and skin-soothing activities. The formulation was designed to provide a smooth texture, good spreadability, pleasant fragrance, and effective oil control while remaining gentle on different skin types. The prepared powder was evaluated for physicochemical parameters including color, odor, pH, particle size, flow properties, spreadability, and skin irritation test. The results showed that the formulation possessed good stability, non-irritant nature, and satisfactory cosmetic properties suitable for daily use. Thus, the developed herbal loose powder can serve as a safe, affordable, eco-friendly, and effective alternative to synthetic cosmetic powders. Its natural composition and skin-friendly characteristics make it a promising product for modern herbal cosmetic applications.

Keywords: Herbal loose powder, natural cosmetics, Kaolin clay, antioxidant, skin-friendly formulation, eco-friendly herbal cosmetics.