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@article{183220,
        author = {Shweta Gajanan Chore and Pallavi Suresh Tayade and Vaishnavi Ajay Harane and Amruta Manoj Thakare and Parikshit Sushilkumar Waikar and Dr.C.D.Khadse and Dr.Avinash S. Jiddewar},
        title = {Formulation and evaluation of decorative cosmetic lip balm using herbal entities},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {648-656},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183220},
        abstract = {The lip-care products for everyday basis contain harmful heavy metals and preservatives Other than leaching through the pores on your lips, these heavy metals and other chemicals can also be accidently ingested. Lip balm formulations are most widely used to enhance the beauty of lips and add glamour touch to the make-up. Lip balms offer a natural way to maintain and promote healthy lips. Current cosmetic lip products are based on use of enormous chemical ingredients which has a various side-effect. Hence, an attempt has made to study the natural ingredients which are used to formulate the natural lip balm. The starting point, oils, colours, adding agents, and other ingredients may be found natively. Organic moisturiser hydrates, nourishes, and protects lips that have been damaged by dryness. A better option for treating a variety of lips ailments may be healthy lip gloss. It was discovered that beetroot lip balm has Antioxidant properties.},
        keywords = {Herbal lip balm, anatomy of lips, application, beetroot, beeswax, almond oil, olive oil, vit.e, glycerine, stability, physical appearance.},
        month = {August},
        }