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@article{204805,
        author = {Ms. Gore Ankita Prakash and Ms. Suryawanshi Anagha . A. and Mr. Gavhane Sandeepan. D. and Mr. Mohammad Zishan Ibrahim},
        title = {FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF FOAMING FACE WASH},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {4414-4423},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=204805},
        abstract = {The present study was aimed at the formulation and evaluation of soap containing orange peel extract using a systematic formulation approach to develop an effective, eco-friendly, and skin-compatible herbal cleansing agent. Orange peel, an agro-industrial waste, is rich in bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, and essential oils (mainly limonene), which possess antioxidant, antimicrobial, and skin-conditioning properties, making it a suitable candidate for cosmetic applications. The soap formulations (F1–F6) were developed using the cold process saponification method by varying the concentrations of base oils (coconut oil, palm oil, and olive oil), sodium hydroxide, and orange-peel extract. A structured optimization approach was applied using formulation variation to study the effect of independent variables on critical quality attributes such as foam height, hardness, and cleansing efficiency. The prepared soaps were evaluated for physicochemical and functional parameters including appearance, pH, foam stability, hardness, moisture content, cleansing efficiency, alcohol-insoluble matter, skin irritation, and stability studies. All formulations exhibited acceptable cosmetic characteristics with pH values ranging between 9.2–9.6, indicating suitability for soap applications. The incorporation of orange peel extract significantly enhanced cleansing efficiency and antimicrobial potential due to its phytochemical constituents. Among all formulations, F6 was identified as the optimized formulation, showing the highest foam height (22 cm), maximum cleansing efficiency (95%), superior hardness, and good stability with no significant skin irritation. Stability studies confirmed that the optimized formulation remained physically stable under normal and accelerated conditions. The study concludes that orange peel extract can be successfully utilized in soap formulation, offering a sustainable approach for waste valorization while producing an effective herbal cosmetic product with improved cleansing and skin benefits. The optimized formulation demonstrated strong potential for commercial development as a natural, eco-friendly soap alternative.},
        keywords = {Orange peel extract, herbal soap, saponification, foam stability, antioxidant, cosmetic formulation, DoE},
        month = {June},
        }