PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL FACIAL SCRUB

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Ravindra S Dukare*1, Sachin B Aglawe2,

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1. Department of Quality Assurance S.N.D. College of pharmacy Babhulgaon, Yeola, Nashik,
423401, Maharashtra, India.

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2. Department of Pharmaceutics, S.N.D. College of pharmacy Babhulgaon, Yeola, Nashik,
423401, Maharashtra, India.

Corresponding Author E.mail- dukareravindra@gmail.com

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Co- Author E.mail- sachinglw8@gmail.com

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 PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL FACIAL SCRUB

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Abstract

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The main objective of present study was to prepare a polyherbal scrub incorporated into gel.
Herbal cosmeceuticals usually contain the plant parts which possess antimicrobial, antioxidant
and anti aging properties. Herbal cosmetics are the safest product to use routine with no side

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effects and cosmeceuticals are the product which influences the biological function of skin. In
this preparation Green apple, cinnamon, Millet, Sandalwood, Neem , Turmeric, Arjuna,
Fenugreek and honey is used as active ingredients and incorporated into the gel which is
prepared with carbopol of different grades. Other ingredients like propylene glycol,

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Triethanolamine; methyl parahydroxy benzoate was added along with sodium lauryl sulfate into
the gel. The prepared gel was evaluated for various parameters such as appearance, pH,
viscosity, Spreadability, washability, irritability and found to be satisfied with all required

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characterizations. Thus, the developed formulation can be used as an effective scrub for using it
to bear a healthy and glowing skin.
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KEYWORDS: Polyherbal, Skin Exfoliate, Antioxidant, Anti Aging, Less Abrasive.

INTRODUCTION

The demand for herbal cosmetics is high nowadays due to its ability to act as cosmetics and
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drugs. Skin care products are important factor to improve the confidence in individuals. Women
were thought to be the larger consumer of skin care products but in the present scenario men are
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equally concern about their look1. Cosmetics are defined as the products used for the purposes of
cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or alternating the appearance 2 Herbal cosmetics
are products which are used to purify and beautify the skin. The main advantage for using an
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herbal cosmetic is that it is pure and does not have any side effects on the human body men have
rough skin and when they don’t take sufficient care then the skin turns dark due to over exposure
of the sun3. From the ancient time, different herbs are used for cleaning, beautifying and to
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manage them. Face skin is the major part of the body, which indicates the health of an
individual4, 5 Cosmetics are available as various forms and each has its own role to play on the
skin. Skin becomes dull, non glowing due to various causes and these can effectively be
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overcome with the application of scrubs. There are two types of scrub being used on the skin
such as facial scrub and body scrub. These two differ only with the ratios of oil and sugar added

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 in each. Usage of oil is high in facial scrub due to which it is less abrasive. It removes the dead

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skin cell and exfoliates the skin. Scrub can be used on any type of skin. Only the essential oil

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used in scrub as ingredient will vary with the type of skin. Skin is classified into three types such
as dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin6.On regular use of scrubs, skin becomes glowing and
smoother because dead skin cells are remove thereby exposing new skin cells. Mild abrasive
agent is one of the key ingredients in facial scrub formulation. Scrubs can be directly applied on

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to the skin or can be applied with small cosmetic pad. Gentle message is recommended on
application of the scrub gel which helps to improve blood circulation and increases oxygen
supply to all surface of the skin7.

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MATERIALS AND METHODS
Preparation of extract
The extract was prepared by cold maceration process 8. Green apple, Cinnamon, Millet,

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Sandalwood, Neem, Turmeric, Arjuna, Fenugreek, were ground and kept with water for 72hrs.
This was dried and stored in desiccator further use.
Preparation of gel
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Methyl paraben was weighed and dissolved in a beaker containing water. To this carbopol was
added and stirred continuously for few minutes until it to get converted in a gel. Required
quantity of Sodium lauryl sulfate was dissolved separately in water and was added into the above
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gel. Followed by this propylene glycol was added. Drop wise triethanolamine added into gel to
neutralise the pH. The active ingredient mixture was then added into the prepared gel and
stirred9, 10.
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FORMULATION OF POLYHERBAL SCRUB

Sr. Common Name Imageof Botanical Name Category Quantit
natural y (%)
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ingredients
1 Cinnamon Cinnamomum Antibacterial 2
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2 Green apple Malus domestica Anti aging, anti 2

‘Golden Delicious oxidant
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 3 Sandalwood Santalum album L. Smoothing, cooling 1

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effect and improves
fairness

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4 Millet Pennisetum Improves 3
glaucum complexion

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5 Honey Honey Antiseptic, 4
Antioxidant

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6 Neem Azadirachta Indica skin conditioner, 0.5
antiseptic.

7 Turmeric
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improves Fairness
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8 Arjuna Terminalia arjuna skin moisturizer, 1
improved skin ,
elasticity
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9 Fenugreek Trigonella foenum- Skin cleanser 1

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10 Carbopol ------- ------- Gelling agent 2

11 Methyl Paraben ------- ------- Preservative 0.1
12 Triethanolamine ------- ------- Neutraliser 2
13 Propylene Glycol ------- ------- Moisturiser 2
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14 Sodium Lauryl ------- ------- Foaming agent 4

Sulfate
15 Distilled water ------- ------- Vehicle Q.S.
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EVALUATION PARAMETERS

The prepared face wash gel was evaluated for various parameters as follows:
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Colour
The colour of the face wash gel was checked visually.

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The formulation was evaluated for its odour by smelling it.

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pH
pH of the prepared gel was evaluated. Small amount of the gel was applied on the pH paper.
Consistency
It was determined manually.

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Spreadability
Small amount of the gel was placed on the glass slide and another glass slide was placed on the
gel. A wooden weight was placed on it .The time required for the gel to spread and the area was

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measured. The amount and the area of gel on the glass slide represents the efficiency of
spreadability 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Extrudability

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Small amount of gel was taken into a collapsible ointment tube. One end closed and the other
end kept opened. Slight pressure was applied on the closed side. The time taken to extrude and
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the amount of gel extruded was noted9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Viscosity
Brookfield viscometer was used to measure the viscosity of gel.
Irritability
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Small amount of the gel was applied on the skin and kept for few minutes and found to be non
irritant9, 10, 11, 12, 13.
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Washability: Formulations were applied on the skin easily remove by washing with water were
checked manually9, 10, 11, 12, 13.
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Grittiness The product was checked for the presence of any gritty particles by applying it on the
skin9, 10, 11, 12, 13.
Foamability: Small amount of gel was taken in a beaker containing water. Initial volume was
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noted beaker was shaken for 10 times and the final volume was noted. Grittiness: The product
was checked for the presence of any gritty particles by applying it on the skin9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

Patch test
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determine the potential of a specific substance to cause the allergic action on patient skin. In

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patch test a small area of skin is exposed to those chemicals in dilute form whose specific effect
on skin is to be studied. In patch test reaction of formulation on skin is observed in 2-3 days.
polyherbal scrub being cosmetic product we have conducted the patch test for the same on
different type of skins like fair, dark, medium dark, medium fair and medium[14].

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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Table 2: Evaluation of polyherbal facial scrub

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SR.NO PARAMETER OBSERVATION
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1 colour Brown
2 Odour Characteristic
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Consistency
pH
Viscosity
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6 Spreadability 6.68g.cm/sec
7 Washability Easily washable
8 Grittiness Small gritty particles
9 Foam ability Foam volume 100ml at 5
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10 Irritability Non irritant

11 Extrudability Easily extruded
12 Patch test No sensitivity appears
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CONCLUSION

The present study was attempted to prepare a polyherbal scrub. The prepared scrub gel was
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evaluated using various parameters and was found to be satisfied for the application on the skin
to make it healthy and glowing without any side effects.
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