Swami Vivekanand Sanstha’s Instutute Of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Mungase, Tal.Malegaon, Dist.Nashik-423201
Cosmetics are incredibly in demand since historical time. These days focus shifted more towards naturally derived cosmetic products. Among all cosmetic products, lip balm formulations are most widely used to enhance the beauty of lips and add glamour touch to the makeup. Lip balms offer a natural way to maintain and promote healthy lips. However, the synthetic ingredient in commercial lip balm can have side effects on the body in the long term. Pomegranate fruit is one of the natural ingredients containing anthocyanin which can be used as a natural dye, The natural lip balm can made using naturally occurring base, oils, extract, color and flavoring agents which can be evaluated for their resistance to temperature variations, pleasant flavor, and smoothness during application, adherence and easy intentional removal.The whole pomengranate fruit is useful as formulation purpose ,then mainly in that formulation of lip balm using peels of pomengranate ethanolic extract of peels.
The plant
The pomegranate tree or anar is a fruitbearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing between 5 to 8 meters (16–26 ft) in height.Owing to its medicinal and culinary utility, it has been mentioned in many ancient scriptures notably in Babylonian texts, the Book of Exodus, the Homeric Hymns and the Quran. The name pomegranate derives from Medieval Latin p?mum (i.e., apple) and gr?n?tum (i.e., seeded). This has influ-enced the common name for pomegranate in many languages (e.g. granada in Spanish, Granatapfel or Grenadine in German, grenade in French, granatäpple in Swedish, pomogranà in Venetian)[1] . The genus name Punica refers to the Phoenicians, who were active in broadening its cultivation, partly
Botanical Source
The pomegranate belongs to the family Lythraceae (previously Punicae) with only two different species namely Punica grana-tum and Punica protopunica. These are planted either for its edible fruit or as an ornamen-tal tree. Punica granatum var. nana is a dwarf variety of P. granatum popularly planted as an ornamental plant in gardens. Additionally, it differs in having pink (not red) flowers and smaller, less sweet fruit[2] .
The habitat[3]
The Fruit of Punica granatum split open to reveal clusters of seeds with sarcotesta on the inside, and a glass of juice
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
Order :
Myrtales
Family :
Lythraceae
Subfamily :
Punicoideae
Genus :
Punica
Species :
P granatum
Synonyms and biological name :
Benefits Of Pomegranate
Lip balm
Characteristic of lip balm
Application of lipbalm
The table of Ingredient
Formulation and preparation
The color pigment of pomengranate peels extracted by soxhlet apparatus with ethanolic extract.Preservatives are used to prevent irritation and prevent bacterial growth, while the dye in lip balm is added only to make the product (lip balm) look attractive this research, researchers would make a lip balm made from natural ingredients. One of the natural ingredients used in this research is pomegranate. The use of natural ingredients aims to reduce and replace synthetic ingredients that exist in lip balm preparations. The compounds in the pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) to be tested are anthocyanins, saponins, tannins, and flavonoids, each of which has a role to replace or reduce synthetic ingredients commonly used in the manufacture of lip balms, so that in the manufacture of lip balms from natural ingredients is expected to bring out the natural color of the pomegranate.
Drug and excipient profile
DRUG
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
Order :
Myrtales
Family :
Lythraceae
Subfamily :
Punicoideae
Genus :
Punica
Species :
P granatum
Pomegranate peels extract
The pomegranate peels extract using ethanol and methanol for phytoconstituents extraction by using soxhlet apparatus
Extraction Procedure
Extraction of ethanolic pomegranate peels
Formulation of lip balm
Lip balm was prepared either by incorporating the active ingredient into the selected base or by melting the base and active ingredient together.
Formulation table
All the following ingredients are in gm quantity for 10 g .
Method of preparation
CONCLUSION
The conclusion on herbal pomegranate peel extract lip balm could highlight its potential benefits such as its antioxidant properties, moisturizing effects, and potential protection against UV damage due to its high polyphenol content. Additionally, it may have anti- inflammatory properties and could potentially aid in healing and soothing dry or chapped lips. However, further research and testing may be needed to fully understand its efficacy and potential side effects. Using Punica granatum (pomegranate) peels extract for lip balm preparation can offer numerous benefits. Pomegranate peel extract is rich in antioxidants, such as polyphenols, which can help protect the lips from oxidative damage caused by environmental factors like UV radiation and pollution. Additionally, it has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe and heal dry or chapped lips, making it an excellent natural ingredient for lip care products. In conclusion, utilizing Punica granatum (pomegranate) peels extract in lip balm formulation offers a promising natural solution for lip care. Its antioxidant- rich composition provides protection against oxidative stress, while its anti-inflammatory properties aid in soothing and healing dry or chapped lips. Furthermore, its potential to enhance moisture retention and promote overall lip health makes it a valuable ingredient in lip balm preparations. Further research and development could uncover additional benefits and optimize its effectiveness in lip care products.
REFERENCES
Yashoda R Suryawanshi, Pawar Abhishek Vijay, Lade Nilesh Ashok , Liddad Pushpak, Formulation And Evaluation Of Herbal Lip Balm From Pomegranate Peel Extract, Int. J. of Pharm. Sci., 2024, Vol 2, Issue 7, 624-633. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12701095