FORMULATION AND

EVALUATION OF A POLYHERBAL
FACE WASH GEL
Sowmya. K. V, Darsika. C, X. Fatima Grace* and S.
Shanmuganathan

Presented by Hilda Tri Damayanti

Abstract
Acne is the common disorder occurring due to the
changes in the hormones such as androgens,
corticosteroids. It is mainly caused by the oil glands.
Face and neck are the areas more prone to the acne.
Acne can be prevented by removing oil from the face. It
can be achieved by proper cleaning of the face by pure
water. Face wash prepared by herbal ingredients are
better than the synthetic ingredients to avoid side
effects.
Cont...

The present work was intended to prepare a face wash

with antioxidant, antibacterial and antiseptic properties
which are necessary to keep the skin, smooth and
attractive. Gel was prepared and evaluated for its
spread ability, consistency, grittiness, foamability, pH
and the results were found to be satisfactory.
Introduction

Skin is the major part of the body, which indicates the

health of an individual. It is a composite of materials
such as carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids etc. A
balanced nutrition is required for the skin to keep it
healthy, clear and glossy. Apart from the balanced
nutrition, hormonal changes especially during the
puberty in both sexes cause many changes in the body.
Materials & Method
Ethanolic extract of lemon was obtained from the fruit
which possess the antibacterial and antioxidant
property. Whole part of aloe vera was used to prepare
the ethanolic extract which imparts cooling and soothing
effect. Bulb part of cucumber longa used and ethanolic
extract was prepared from it. Other ingredients such as
gelling agent (carbopol 940), preservatives (methyl and
propyl), neutralizer (triethanolamine), foaming
agent(Sodium lauryl sulphate), humectants(propylene
glycol), vehicle(water) (Table 1).
 Preparation of extract
Ethanolic Extracts of lemon, aerial part of Neem, whole
plant of aleo vera, bulb of cucumber longa were prepared
by Maceration Process.

 Preparation of gel
A little quantity of water was added with preservatives,
propylene glycol and sodium lauryl sulphate were
dissolved well .To the above solution carbopol was added
little by little and stirred well until a gel like dispersion was
obtained .To this the extracts were added one by one to
get a complete gel like consistency .Then triethanolamine
was added finally.
Evaluation

The prepared face wash gel was evaluated for various parameters as follows:
 Colour
 Odour
 Consistency
 pH
 Viscosity
 Spreadability
 Washability
 Grittiness
 Foamability
Results
Conclusion

Skin disease is very common and the need to prevent or

treat the disease is in great demand. In the present
scenario, people need remedy for skin disease without
side effects .Herbal ingredients opened the way to
formulate cosmetics without harmful effect, which can
impart the required properties to heal the skin disease
and the expense will be less when compared with the
synthetic products. This formulation can be used as an
effective face wash gel.
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