DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF MULTIPURPOSE CREAM FOR DERMATOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

Maya Y. Gaikwad* and Komal S. Wakchaure

ABSTRACT

Herbal cosmetics is the preparation is used to enhance the appearance. The primary goal of this endeavor is to create a herbal cream that has multiple uses, such as moisturizing, reducing acne, and aiding in wound healing. (Navindikar et al 2024) Neem (Azadirachta indica), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Papaya (Carica papaya), and Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) were among the components employed in these formulations. The cream is ready made using a cream base consisting of bees wax, borax, guggul, liquid paraffin, rose oil, distilled water, dimethyl sulfoxide, neem extract, tulsi, aloe vera, and turmeric. We have created five batches of our herbal cream utilizing the slab method. F1, F2, F3, F4, F5. A variety of factors, including appearance, pH, washability, spredability, and irritancy, were assessed for each of the five batches. All the five formulations show the good appearance. These formulations F1, F2, F3, F4, and F5 showed no redness and irritation during irritation study and they were easily washable.

Keywords: Neem, Tulsi, Aloe Vera, Papaya oil, Herbal cream, Guggul.