ABSTRACT

Cosmetics are the external preparations, which are applied to the skin, hair, nails for various purposes like protecting, covering, colouring, beautifying, cleansing and nourishing. Lip Balm is one of the beauty products that soothe dryness and chapping and assist sore lips to experience better. Antioxidants can be used to protect the skin from damage caused by oxidation to prevent premature aging. Walnut Oil is an effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which are help to protect from several harmful effects to the lips. Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) contains an effective amaranth colorant referred to as betacyanin pigment. The application of natural colour derived from the Red Dragon fruit is safe and can act as a natural dye that has anti-inflammatory and antiulcer properties which do not affect the colour and texture of the lip balm. The dragon fruit herbal lip balm is a natural, effective, and sustainable alternative to traditional lip balms. Its unique blend of ingredients provides excellent moisturization, protection, and antioxidant benefits, making it an attractive option for consumers seeking a healthy and natural lip care solution. The aim of the research was to formulate and evaluate herbal lip balm incorporated with walnut oil and red dragon fruit.

Keywords: Walnut Oil, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Red Dragon Fruit, Herbal Lip balm.

ABSTRACT

The objective of research work was to formulate and evaluate Herbal Anti Hair fall shampoo using herbal ingredients such as Acacia concinna (shikakai), Trigonella foenumgraecum (fenugreek), Althea officinal is (marshmallow root), Ocimum sanctum(tulsi),Aloe Barbadensis miller(Aloe vera),Allium Ascalonicum(onion seeds), Centlla asiatica (Brahmi).Rationale for selection of plants in the present study was on the basis of their medicinal importance. All of the selected herbs were collected, dried and powdered. Decoction of these ingredients was prepared by maceration and heating. Herbal shampoo was prepared by mixing method and evaluated for its organoleptic and physic –chemical characteristic. Results of the work reveals that the Herbal shampoo is potential for imparting cleansing of the hair also conditioning , smoothing of the hair surface, reduces the hair fall, good health of hair, hair free of dandruff and safety benefits are expected. The advantage of herbal cosmetics is their nontoxic nature, reduce the allergic reactions and time tested usefulness of many ingredients. Thus in present work, we found good properties for the herbal shampoo and further optimization of study benefits herbal shampoo on human use as cosmetic product.

Keywords: Cosmetic, Herbal shampoo, Anti hair fall, Onion seeds, Marshmallow root