FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ANTI-ACNE FACE WASH GEL

Abstract

Natural remedies are more acceptable in the faith that they are safer with less side effects than the synthetic ones. Herbal formulations have rising demand in the world market. The present work deals with the development & evaluation of the herbal anti-acne face wash containing extract of Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia), Sariva (Hemidermusindicus), Vacha (Acoruscalamus), Lodhara (Symplocasrecemesa), and Raktachandan (Pterocarpusantalinus). Although various topical herbal formulations for acne are available in the market, we propose to make poly herbal formulation using different herbal & synthetic ingredient. The plants have been reported in literature having good anti-microbial, anti-oxidant & anti-inflammatory activity. Various formulation batches i.e., F1 to F6 were prepared using polymers in varied concentrations. Prepared formulations (F1 to F6) were evaluated for various parameters like colour, appearance, consistency, washability, pH & spreadability. Amongst all the formulation studies batch F5 was found optimum for all the parameter. It was very good attempt to establish the herbal anti-acne face wash containing extract of Manjishtha, Sariva, Vacha, Lodhara, Raktachandan.