Background: In the present scenario, natural remedies are more acceptable when compared
to the synthetic remedies because of their safety with fewer side effects. The present research
work has been undertaken with the aim to formulate and evaluate of multi herbal face wash
gel.
Materials and methods: Herbal face wash containing Tulasi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.
belonging to the family Lamiaceae), Tamalapaku (Piper betel L. belonging to the family
Piperaceae), Aloevera (Aloe barbadensis Mill. belonging to the family Asphodelaceae),
Green tea (Camellia sinensis (L) Kuntze, belonging to the family Theaceae), Lemon (Citrus
limon L. belonging to the family Rutaceae) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa L. belonging to the
family Zingiberaceae).
Results: It has been reported in literature that these plants have good antimicrobial, antiinflammatory,
anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-acne, anti-ageing, dirt absorbent and antioxidant
activities. Various formulations were prepared i.e. F1 to F4 using herbal extract in
different concentrations and evaluated for certain parameters like colour, consistency,
viscosity, spreadability, extrudability, washability, foam ability, grittiness, skin irritancy, pH
and stability conditions.
Conclusion: Results showed that F4 formulation was found to be optimum for all evaluation
parameters.
Keywords: Piperaceae, Camellia sinensis, Extrudability, Asphodelaceae, Zingiberaceae, Skin
irritancy
Publication date: 01/05/2020
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