Paper Details
Formulation And Evaluation of Herbal Lotion By Containing Lemon Citrus Leaves
Authors
Mrs. Gadade Vaishali. M, Mrs. Khose Shivani. B, Prof. Garud Neha. S, Dr. Khedkar Amol
Abstract
Lotions are defined as monophasic or biphasic solution, emulsion or suspension design to apply on unbroken and also broken or inflamed skin without friction. The types of lotions are simple lotion, therapeutic lotion, emulsion lotion and suspension lotion. Lotion maintains skin hydration level by locking in the moisture, keeping the skin healthy, soft and supple. Unlike a cream the lotions are less greasy and have more water content. Plant based herbal body lotions soothes and moisturizes. The herbal cosmetics are those when natural herbs and their products used for their aromatic value in cosmetic preparation the demand for natural products and natural extracts in cosmetics preparations. Lotions are liquid preparations meant for external application without friction. They are applied directly to skin with the help of some absorbent material, such as, cotton wool or gauze soaked in it. Formulation of the lotion is prepared by using different composition. These formulations were evaluated with different evaluation parameters like determination ph., wash ability test, irritancy test, determination of homogeneity, spread ability test, stability test, determination of viscosity. Herbal lotion formulations studied by many researchers and this information can be used for novel herbal cosmetic formulations with new herbs. In this formulation lemon leaves extract is a main ingredient used has showing activity against anti-aging, anti- inflammatory. Water is used as a vehicle. Bentonite is used as thickening agent. Methyl paraben and propyl paraben is used as a preservative. Honey is used as a humectant. Milk is used as a neutralizer. Cetyl alcohol and stearic acid is used as an emulsifier. Sandalwood powder is used as a thickening agent.
Keywords
Lemon leaves, Herbal lotion, Herbal formulation, Herbal cosmetic
Citation
Formulation And Evaluation of Herbal Lotion By Containing Lemon Citrus Leaves. Mrs. Gadade Vaishali. M, Mrs. Khose Shivani. B, Prof. Garud Neha. S, Dr. Khedkar Amol. 2024. IJIRCT, Volume 10, Issue 3. Pages 1-20. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2405026