FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL COSMETIC CREAM
ABSTRACT
Objective: The main objective of the work is to formulate and evaluate a polyherbal cosmetic cream using
natural ingredients.
Materials & Methods: Aloe vera, turmeric, green tea leaves, Carica papaya were dried, powdered and
extracted using ethanol. The extracts were then concentrated to dryness and stored for further use.
Results and Discussion: The pH of the cream was 6.8, it was easily spreadable, washable, no gritty
particles were found and the dye test confirmed that it was o/w type of cream.
Conclusion: Oil in water emulsion-based cream was formulated using natural ingredients and was
evaluated. By combining all these ingredients it can be concluded that this cream can be used as a
multipurpose cream and the ingredients mixed can produce synergistic effect of the other. Further studies
can be carried out on stability and skin irritancy test of the cream.