FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL LIPSTICK

  • Unique Paper ID: 149469
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 12
  • PageNo: 449-453
  • Abstract:
  • The demand of herbal cosmetics is increasing steeply as they are skin friendly with no side effects. Normally herbal cosmetics are also referred to as natural cosmetics. (Saha 2006) Herbal cosmetics are formulated by preparing a natural base first in which one or more natural ingredients are incorporated properly.Herbal cosmetics are the most recent trend in the field of beauty and fashion. These beauty products supply proper nutrients, enhance health and ensure user satisfaction compared to the synthetic cosmetics. Human skin acts as protective barrier, through which natural ingredients penetrate. Therefore, consumers always search for natural-based cosmetics to avoid allergic reactions and any sort of side effects. Lipstick is a lip coloring agent that has its earliest use dating back to the prehistoric age. At present, the popularity of this product has increased, and the choice of its different shades, textures and luster has become very demanding.The present work aimed to formulate herbal lipsticks by using various natural ingredient like concentrated juice of pomegranate seeds, dried ginger powder, lemon juice, coconut oil, beeswax, paraffin wax, strawberry essence, vanilla essence ,and so on. The formulated herbal lipsticks was evaluated and various parameter such as colour, melting point , breaking point, force of application, PH, skin irritation test, aging stability, were determined and reported.(1)

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 12
  • PageNo: 449-453

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL LIPSTICK

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