Kamalprakash Pharmacy College and Research Centre, Kherda, Karanja (Lad), Washim-444105, Maharashtra, India
This work aims to formulate and evaluate an herbal face pack for radiant skin using natural herbal ingredients. Natural herbal ingredients like multani mitti, turmeric, sandalwood, aloe vera, gram flour, orange peel powder, neem powder, saffron, nutmeg powder, Masoor dal powder, and moong dal powder were purchased from the local market in the form of dried powder. All powdered natural ingredients were sieved using #120 mesh, accurately weighed, and geometrically mixed for uniform formulation and then evaluated for parameters including organoleptic, physicochemical, physical, phytochemical, and irritant along with stability test. The dried powder of the combined form had a thorough fluidity which is suitable for wrapping. Herbal face packs or masks are used to stimulate blood circulation, rejuvenate muscles, help maintain skin elasticity, and remove impurities from skin pores. In this study, it was concluded that all face pack formulations were found to have good physical parameters and no skin irritation, so we found that the packs have good properties, further optimization studies are required in this study to find useful benefits. face packs for human use as a cosmetic product.
Nowadays, Acne, blackheads, pimples, and dark circles are common among youngsters and people who suffer from them. According to Ayurveda, Skin problems are normally due to impurities in blood. Accumulated toxins in the blood during improper food and lifestyle are causing skin-related diseases. Various herbs and medicines are described in Ayurveda for blood purification. Herbs like Manjistha, Lodhra, Chandana, Haridra, etc. are good examples of blood purifiers.1 Cosmetics are commercially available products that are used to improve the appearance of the skin by action of cleansing, beautifying, and promoting attractiveness. From ancient times, different herbs have been used for cleaning, beautifying, and managing them. Face skin is the major part of the body, which indicates the health of an individual. It consists of materials such as amino acids, lipids carbohydrates, etc. So balanced nutrition is required for the skin to keep it clear glossy and healthy. In Ayurveda, the herbal paste is called “mukha lepa” used as a facial therapy. This herbal paste is smeared on the face to treat acne, pimples, scars, marks, and pigments. The face pack is a smooth powder that is used for facial application. These preparations are applied on the face in the form of liquid or pastes and allowed to dry and set to form film giving a tightening, strengthening, and cleansing effect to the skin. They are usually left on the skin for ten to twenty-five minutes to allow all the water to evaporate, the resulting film thus contracts and hardens and can easily be removed. The warmth and tightening effect produced by the application of a face pack produces the stimulating sensation of a rejuvenated face, while the colloidal and adsorption clays used in these preparations remove the dirt and grease from the skin of the face. When the applied face pack is eventually removed skin debris and deposited dirt gets removed with it. Face packs are additives that deliver some additional benefits. Different types of herbal face packs are used for different types of skin. Herbal face packs help to reduce wrinkles, pimples, acne, and dark circles. Also, increases the fairness and smoothness of skin. It also helps someone to boost their confidence. Ayurveda is the most useful and successful means for achieving this purpose these packs are available in various types and forms and are broadly classified into the following categories:
The present research article deals with the formulation and evaluation of an herbal face pack for glowing skin by using natural materials i.e., multani mitti, turmeric, sandalwood, saffron, gram flour, orange peel, Red lentils, Yellow lentils, Neem powder, Aloe vera powder, Nutmeg.
Benefits of Face Pack application2
Ideal features and characteristics of a facial mask
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This research work deals with the formulation and evaluation of an herbal face pack for glowing skin using natural ingredients i.e. multani mitti, turmeric, sandalwood, aloe vera, gram flour, orange peel powder, neem powder, saffron, nutmeg powder, Masoor he gave powder and moog gave powder. They were purchased at the local market. The details of the natural ingredients used in the formulation of the herbal face pack are given below.
Table 1: Ingredients of Herbal Face Pack
Method of Preparation
The powdered dried natural ingredients were sieved using #120 mesh, weighed accurately, and mixed geometrically for uniform formulation mentioned in Table 2. The prepared face pack was then stored in an air-tight container for evaluation of various parameters.3
Table 2: Composition of Herbal Face Pack
Fig.1: Formulated Face Pack
Procedure for application of face pack
The pack should be applied daily on a wet face, forming a paste of it in water with optimum thickness. It should be applied evenly on the face with the help of a brush. It should be left for 15 minutes for complete drying. Then it should be removed with the help of a wet sponge.4
EVALUATION OF FACE PACK
The following evaluation parameters were performed to ensure the superiority of the prepared face pack:
Organoleptic Evaluation
It refers to the evaluation of the herbal face pack by its color, odor, appearance, texture, etc. Physicochemical evaluation
Different physicochemical parameters were evaluated as follows.
Computation of the pH was done by using a digital pH meter which was initially calibrated at pH 7 and 9.2 with appropriate buffer solution. The test sample consisting of 10 percent (w/v) dispersion of the product in water was poured into a glass beaker and pH was determined directly without any dilution within 5-10 minutes.
Insufficient drying may lead to possible enzymatic deterioration of active principles hence determination of moisture content is an important parameter for the herbal drugs. Weigh accurately about 3 gm of powder drug in a petri dish place in a hot air oven and measure the weight after 30 minutes up to standard weight.
Enumeration of ash value is carried out to determine the inorganic contents that are characteristic of an herb. In the previously ignited and weighed crucible dish, about 2 gm of face pack powder was taken and the temperature was elevated by gradual increment in the heat but not exceeding red color. After complete burning, the ash is cooled and weighed.
Physical evaluation
The particle size was tested by microscopy method. The flow property of the dried powder of combined form was evaluated by performing the Angle of Repose by funnel method, bulk density, and tapped density by Tapping Method.
The required amount of dried powder is placed in a cylindrical tube open at both ends on a horizontal surface. Then the funnel should be raised to form a heap. The height and radius of the heap are noted and recorded. For the above method, the angle of repose (?) can be calculated by using the formula,
? = tan-1 (h/r)
Where, ?- Angle of repose,
h - Height of the heap,
r - Radius of the base.
It is the ratio of a given mass of powder and its bulk volume. It is determined by transferring an accurately weighed amount of powder sample to the graduated cylinder with the aid of a funnel. The initial volume was noted. The ratio of weight of the volume it occupied was calculated by using the formula, Bulk density = mass of powder/volume of powder.
It is measured by transferring a known quantity (10 gm) of powder into a graduated cylinder and tapping it a specific number of times. The initial volume was noted. The graduated cylinder was tapped continuously for a period of 10-15 min. The density can be determined as the ratio of the mass of the powder to the tapped volume.
Tapped density = mass of powder/tapped volume
It indicates the flow property of the powder. The ratio of tapped density to the bulk density of the powder is called Hausner's ratio.5,6
Hausner ratio= Tapped density\ Bulk density
Phytochemical evaluation
The aqueous extract of the herbal face pack was evaluated for the presence of different phytoconstituents as per the standard procedures.
Mark an area (1sq.cm) on the left-hand dorsal surface. Definite quantities of prepared face packs were applied to the specified area and time was noted. Irritancy, erythematic, and edema were checked if any for regular intervals up to 24 hrs. and reported.
Stability testing of the prepared formulation was conducted by storing it at different temperature conditions for the period of one month. The packed glass vials of formulation were stored at different temperature conditions like room temperature and 40oC and were evaluated for physical parameters like color, odor, pH, consistency, and feel.7
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
The following evaluation parameters were performed to ensure the superiority of the prepared face pack.
Organoleptic Evaluation
Herbal face pack was evaluated for organoleptic parameters shown in Table 3. The color of the formulation was Brown. The odor of prepared formulations was pleasant and acceptable which is desirable for cosmetic formulations. Texture and smoothness were acceptable as per the requirement of cosmetic formulations.8
Table 3: Organoleptic Evaluation
Physicochemical Evaluation
Herbal face pack was evaluated for physicochemical parameters shown in Table 4. The pH of the formulation was found close to neutral. The ash content and moisture content were within the limit. The particle size of formulations was found in the range of 24.3±2.5?m.
Table 4: Physicochemical Evaluation
Phytochemical Evaluation
The herbal face pack was evaluated for phytochemical parameters shown in Table 5. It was found to be a presence of phytoconstituents such as carbohydrates, alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, and volatile oil which act as good nourisher for the skin.9
Table 5: Phytochemical evaluation
Physical Evaluation
The herbal face pack was evaluated for physical parameters (powder property) shown in Table 6. Rheological findings justified the flow (powder) properties of the herbal face pack. It was found to be free-flowing and non-sticky in nature.
Table 6: Evaluation of flow properties
Irritancy Test
The results of the irritancy test are shown in Table 7. The formulation showed the absence of irritation, redness, and swelling during irritancy studies. This formulation is safe to use on the skin.10,11
Table 7: Irritancy Test
Stability Studies
The results of stability are shown in Table 8. No change in color, odor, texture, and smoothness was observed at mentioned conditions of stability except pH. The stability studies showed a slight change in the pH of the formulation at 400C.12
Table 8: Stability Test
CONCLUSION
Natural remedies are more acceptable in the belief that they are safer with fewer side effects than synthetic ones. Growing demand for herbal preparations on the world market. Herbal face packs are used to stimulate blood circulation, rejuvenate muscles, help maintain skin elasticity, and remove impurities from skin pores. It is a good attempt to make an herbal face pack containing natural herbal ingredients like Multani mitti, turmeric, sandalwood, Aloe vera, gram flour, orange peel powder, Neem powder, saffron, nutmeg powder, Masoor dal powder, and moong dal. After evaluation, we found good properties of facial wraps that do not cause skin irritation and retain their consistency even after stable storage conditions. The herbal face pack has been found to have enough potential to provide an effective glowing effect on the skin. The overall study is useful for substantiating product claims for its beneficial benefits to humans.
REFERENCES
Abhijit R. Raut, Pranali R. Gajbhiye, Jagdish V. Manwar, Formulation, Development, And Optimization Of Polyherbal Face Pack For Skin Ailments, Int. J. of Pharm. Sci., 2024, Vol 2, Issue 3, 747-753. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10845647
10.5281/zenodo.10845647
