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@article{176759,
        author = {Nikhil Naresh Dhabarde and Durga Devidas Bais and Shubhangi Siddheshwar Ghodki and Sakshi Namdev Tanpure},
        title = {FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL LIPBALM},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {6605-6609},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=176759},
        abstract = {Cosmetic products have held significant demand since ancient times, with a growing shift towards natural formulations in recent years. Among them, lip balms are widely used for both aesthetic appeal and lip health. These products naturally enhance lip appearance and help retain moisture.
The increasing preference for herbal cosmetics stems from concerns over the adverse effects associated with synthetic compounds. Lip balms, in particular, serve dual roles—providing color and preventing dryness. In contrast to chemical-based products, natural ingredients offer a safer alternative.
Modern cosmetic lip products often rely on a wide range of chemical ingredients, many of which may cause adverse effects. Therefore, this study focuses on exploring natural alternatives for formulating lip balm. The proposed natural lip balm can be created using plant-based oils, extracts, natural colorants, and flavoring agents. These formulations can be evaluated based on their stability under temperature changes, appealing flavor, smooth application, good adherence, and ease of removal.
The parameters such as formulation, chemical stability, pH, melting point and irritation tests were carried out to obtain the best lip balm products and are suitable for use in the tropical regions. The lip balm formulation was tested by applying lip balm to a glass slide. The pH of lip balm of 7.2.
Based on the results of irritation test, the lip balm showed no reaction to erythema, papules, or edema, indicating that it is safe to skin of the lips. Finally, the natural ingredients in this study can be used for the formulation and composition of lip balms for tropic to cool regions. The primary purpose of lip balm is to provide an occlusive layer on the lip surface to seal moisture in lips and protect them from external exposure.},
        keywords = {Beeswax, Beetroot, Natural lip balm,},
        month = {April},
        }