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@article{201852,
        author = {Mujeeb Shaikh and Mohammed Sami Naved Tamboli},
        title = {FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL HYDROGEL EYE PATCHES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {5272-5276},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=201852},
        abstract = {The present study was aimed at the formulation and evaluation of herbal hydrogel eye patches containing Green Tea Extract and Cucumber Extract for effective under-eye care. The increasing demand for herbal and natural cosmetic products has encouraged the development of safe, biodegradable, and skin-friendly formulations for managing dark circles, puffiness, dryness, and signs of fatigue around the eyes.
The herbal hydrogel eye patches were prepared using the solvent casting method with Agar Agar and Gelatin as natural polymers. Glycerin and Aloe Vera Gel were incorporated to enhance hydration, soothing action, and flexibility of the patches. Green Tea Extract was selected for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, while Cucumber Extract was incorporated for its cooling, moisturizing, and skin-soothing effects.
Pre-formulation studies including organoleptic evaluation, solubility studies, pH determination, and compatibility studies were carried out successfully. The prepared hydrogel eye patches were evaluated for various parameters such as appearance, color, odor, consistency, pH, thickness, weight variation, folding endurance, moisture content, swelling index, skin irritation, and stability studies.
The formulated hydrogel patches showed satisfactory physicochemical and mechanical properties with smooth appearance, soft consistency, good flexibility, and acceptable swelling behavior. The pH of the formulation was found to be compatible with skin pH, indicating suitability for topical application. The patches exhibited good moisture retention capacity and did not show any signs of skin irritation. Stability studies confirmed that the formulation remained stable under different storage conditions without significant changes in physical characteristics.
The combination of Green Tea Extract and Cucumber Extract demonstrated promising antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cooling, hydrating, and soothing effects which may help reduce under-eye puffiness, dark circles, and skin fatigue. The hydrogel patch system also provided prolonged contact of herbal active constituents with the skin, thereby improving effectiveness.
The results of the present study suggest that the formulated herbal hydrogel eye patches can serve as a promising, safe, effective, and economical herbal cosmeceutical formulation for under-eye care and skin rejuvenation.},
        keywords = {Herbal hydrogel eye patches, Cucumber extract, green tea extract, Skin irritation test, Dark circle reduction, Puffiness reduction.},
        month = {May},
        }