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FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF AN HERBAL MEDICATED BATH BOMB:

A BOON TO COSMECEUTICALS

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 FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF AN HERBAL
P-40 MEDICATED BATH BOMB: A BOON TO COSMECEUTICALS

Himanshu Jaiswal*1, Dr. Reetu1, Kartikay Prakash2

1
Seiko College of Pharmacy, Lucknow, India
2Lucknow Model College of Pharmacy, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Email: himanshujaiswal370@gmail.com

ABSTRACT METHODS
Introduction: Cosmetic chemistry is a prevalent part of FORMULATION:
everyday life which gives innovation of “Bath bomb” as a Extraction of herbal materials such as: Neem, Tulsi, Rose,
cosmetic product. It gives refreshing, relaxing, enjoyable and Lemongrass and Honey are used in combination of
aromatic feel to the body after tub-bath. The objective of this Sodium bicarbonate and Citric acid.
study was to successfully formulate a herbal medicated bath Starch is used in friction to maintain the binding of Bath
bomb and evaluate it for standard parameters. Bomb.
Material and Method: The initial component of bath fizzy (bath EVALUATION:
bomb) are a weak acid and bicarbonate base. Tulsi, neem, Rose, • For Evaluation: we Perform –
Lemongrass and honey act as API and the citric acid, sodium 1. Physical appearance.
bicarbonate and starch acts as excipient base. The method used is 2. pH Determination.
based on effervescent and diffusion method. 3. Effervescent Time.
Result: The Bath Bomb was successfully formulated and the 4. Skin irritation Test.
evaluation parameters lies within the standard values.
Conclusion: Now a days the cosmetic chemistry laboratories RESULTS
explore to formulate useful and interesting product which is
beneficial for humankind, Bath bomb is also one of them product. FORMULATION:
The Successful development of herbal medicated Bath bomb is The Herbal Medicated bath bomb had been successfully
an icing on the cake for the Mankind and Cosmetic formulated.
industry as well. EVALUATION:
S. Evaluation Result
No. Parameter F1 F2 F3
INTRODUCTION 1 Physical Appearance Good Good Good
A relaxing body and peaceful mind is a challenge in a current 2 pH 7.1 6.5 7.9
35 42 52
scenario and what could be great if these could be provided with
3 Effervescent Time Sec Sec Sec
a cosmeticeutical Bath bomb. It is a cost-effective product that
4 Skin Irritation Test None None None
promotes physical and mental wellness. The appearance of
herbal, medicated bath bombs can be designed by the moulds and
dyes used in formulation and they can come in all shapes and
sizes and festive colours adding a touch of whimsy and fun to
bath time.

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

The herbal, medicated bath bombs are designed to provide
therapeutic and cosmetic benefits like moisturising, soothing, F1 F2 F3
detoxifying and cleansing to the body.
CONCLUSION
MATERIALS Among all three formulations, F1 shows the promising
result. Ideal pH of the bath bomb should be 7-7.5, and
Quantity (gm) Effervescent time should be 30-35 seconds. The pH and
S. No. Composition F1 F2 F3
Effervescent time of F1 was found to be 7.1 and 35
1 Tulsi 0.25 0.25 0.25
2 Neem 0.5 0.5 0.5 seconds respectively, which shows that F1 formulation
3 Lemongrass 0.25 0.25 0.25 showed promising result. Formulation F1 is good to use.
4 Rose 1 1 1
5 Honey 1 1 1 REFERENCES
6 Sodium Bo-Carbonate 15 15 10
7 Citric Acid 5 5 10 1. Jugale P, Kadam A, Kadam A, et al. Preparation and evaluation of
antifungal bath bomb of ethanolic extract of betel leaves. SGVU J
8 Starch 1 1 1 Pharm Res Educ. 2020;5(1):465-70.
Table 1: Materials Used in the Formulation 2. Thasni Ks, Silpa Vs, Sreekumar Cn, a review on formulation and
(Each Formulation: 24 gm) evaluation of herbal derived bath bomb., 2 IJCRT. Vol. 10(4); 2022.
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