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@article{189193,
        author = {VISHAL SANTOSH KATE and GARAD R. S. and DR. V. A. KASHID and Shubham Sharad Bhalerao and Akash Sunil Gangurde},
        title = {A REVIEW REGARDING THE FORMULATION OF A MOISTURISING HANDS CREAM MADE WITH SODIUM ALGINATE, SHEA BUTTER, ROSE WATER AND SWEET ALMOND SEED OIL},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {5040-5044},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189193},
        abstract = {Demand for natural, plant-based skincare products has surged due to hand dryness brought on by frequent exposure to water, chemicals, and extreme weather. Shea butter, sodium alginate, and sweet almond oil are examples of ingredients with stabilizing and moisturizing qualities that could take the place of artificial ingredients in topical solutions. The purpose of this study was to create a moisturizing hand cream using only natural ingredients and to evaluate its durability, physicochemical properties, and general suitability for routine hand care. The fusion process, which involves heating the oil and aqueous phases separately and combining them at equal temperatures while continuously stirring to create a stable emulsion, was used to make the hand cream. Sodium alginate was added to the aqueous phase, whereas shea butter and sweet almond oil constituted the oil phase. A smooth, uniform cream was created by stirring the resultant liquid until it cooled. Next, in both ambient and accelerated circumstances, the formulation's pH, texture, spreadability, washability, and four-week stability were evaluated. The finished product was easily spreadable, quickly absorbed, and had a creamy, non-greasy feel. Its pH, which ranged from 5.6 to 6.1, was within the range that was suitable for skin. Stability tests showed no discernible changes in color, texture, or pH, and washability was satisfactory, suggesting a stable formulation for the course of the study. Using just plant-derived ingredients, the fusion method effectively created a stable, potent hand cream. The formulation demonstrated the potential of natural ingredients like shea butter, sodium alginate, and sweet almond oil in creating safe, useful, and sustainable skincare products by meeting important performance and quality standards.},
        keywords = {Moisturising hand cream, Sodium alginate, Sweet almond oil, Fusion emulsification, Evaluation.},
        month = {December},
        }