FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL FACEWASH

Abhishek Kumar*, Aditya Kumar, Subhranshu Panda, Dinesh Upadhyay

The present study was aimed at the formulation and evaluation of a herbal face wash using natural ingredients with cleansing, moisturizing, and therapeutic properties. Herbal cosmetics have gained increasing attention due to their safety, efficacy, and minimal side effects compared to synthetic formulations. The face wash was prepared using ingredients such as rose water, guar gum, aloe vera gel, glycerin, urad dal starch, neem extract, turmeric, and reetha extract, following a systematic formulation approach. The prepared formulation was evaluated for various parameters including physical characteristics (color, odor, appearance, texture), physicochemical properties (pH, viscosity, foamability, spreadability), and skin irritation test. The results indicated that the face wash possessed acceptable physical appearance, smooth texture, and pleasant odor. The pH was found to be within the skin-friendly range (5.5–6.5), and the formulation exhibited good viscosity, foamability, and spreadability, ensuring effective cleansing and ease of application. The skin irritation test showed no signs of redness or irritation, confirming the safety of the formulation. The presence of herbal ingredients contributed to antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and skin-nourishing effects. Overall, the developed herbal face wash proved to be a safe, effective, and eco-friendly alternative to conventional synthetic products, with potential for further development and commercial application.