FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLY HERBAL FACEWASH GEL FOR ANTI MICROBIAL ACTIVITY
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
Poly herbal means collecting of different ingredients (exciepients) from different herbal formulations. Curcuma-longa (Linn), family (Zingiberaceae) possessing antibacterial properties are the truth is that most prescribed medicine even today contains plant extract. Curcuma longa (Linn). (Zingiberaceae), a readily available antiseptic, possess antibacterial, antioxidant, blood purifying and anti-inflammatory properties and used in various skin creams. Objective of my study was Acne is the common skin problem that 80% of the teenagers face today. In this study, poly herbal anti-acne face wash gels were prepared using two polymers Pectin and menthol along with the extracts of Curcuma longa (Linn) by fusion method. The formulations were tested for the anti-acne activity (anti-microbial activity) by biological evaluation and evaluated for stability, pH and Viscosity. Results: Results showed that the gels were non-irritant, stable and posses anti-acne activity. The efficacy when tested with a standard was almost same to that of Curcumin gel. Discussion and conclusion: From this study, Gel-pectin was proved to be stable and considered as an effective herbal formulation for acne treatment.
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Y. Bhagyasri
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