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A REVIEW PAPER ON FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF

HERBAL FACE PACK
Kalyani Arun Chaudhari*1
*1Ahinsa institute of pharmacy college, dondaicha, India.
DOI : https://www.doi.org/10.56726/IRJMETS40363
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this work is to create and test an herbal face mask for shiny skin using natural ingredients.The
Natural Face Pack contains some of the vitamins needed to keep our skin healthy and radiant. The aim of this
work is to formulate and evaluate an herbal face pack for glowing skin by using natural herbal ingredients. The
natural herbal ingredients such as multani mitti, turmeric, sandalwood, saffron, milk powder, rice flour, orange
peel were purchased from local market in the form of dried powder.
The main objective of this article is to formulate and evaluate an effective herbal face pack for glowing skin by
using natural ingredients in varying concentrations, ingredients such as. Ayurvedic formulations are safer than
synthetic formulation because its side effect is very low. The main purpose of Herbal face packs are to remove
the dark circle, Pimples, Scars, through the increase blood circulation and maintained it and the rejuvenates the
skin and remove dirt particles from the skin pores.
Keywords: Skin, Herbal face pack, Formulation, Evaluation.
I. INTRODUCTION
The main advantage of using herbal cosmetic is that it is pure and does not have any side effects on the human
body. In this article we have formulated herbal face pack to whiten, lighten and brighten the skin naturally for
men and women. This face pack has natural skin lightening property and can be easily prepared at home.
Natural facial packs are easy to use. Present research article deals with the formulation and evaluation of herbal
face pack for glowing skin by using natural materials i.e., multani mitti, turmeric, sandalwood, saffron, milk
powder, rice flour, orange peel, banana peel. Now a days, The Herbs are widely used as remedial agents because
herbs are easily available at less expensive.The herbs are used from the ancient time for cleaning, beautifying
and the treatment of various skin disease. The skin of the face is the major part of the body but some common
skin diseases are Acne, black head, pimples, dark circle are seen in youngsters and these dark circle reduce the
fairness of the face. In ancient times, the women were very conscious about their beauty and treat the facial skin
problems through the medicated herbs like as- neem, aloe vera, tulsi, orange peel, rose and some for blood
purification herbs like Manjistha, Chandana, Turmeric.] The herbal cosmetic are main advantages, it is pure and
does not have any side effects on the human body.
classified into the following categories-
1. Plastic masks: Wax based, latex based, or vinyl based
2. Hydrocolloid masks: Gel masks (ready to use)
3. Argillaceous masks: Clay based or earth based (ready to use or dry powder)
Benefits Of Face Pack
1. The face pack is providing the Nourishment to the skin.
2. It helps to reduce, acne, pimple, scars and marks depending on its herbal ingredients. The neem and tulsi
help to reduce acne and pimple and control the over discharge of sebum from sebaceous glands and remove
the harmful bacteria inside acne lesion. The scars and marks of skin can be reduced by adding fine powder
of sandal, rose petals.
3. Its help to remove the dead cells from facial skin.
4. These are providing a soothing and relaxing effect on skin.
5. The face pack are used regularly for glow, improve skin texture and complexion.
6. The harmful effects of pollution and harsh climates can be reduced by the use of face pack.
7. They help to prevent premature aging of skin.
8. They prevent the formation of wrinkles, fine lines and sagging of skin.[9]
9. Some precautions are useful for better skin glowing, cleaning, and nourishment.

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Precautions
1. The face pack is used according to your skin type.
2. Concerned to the skin expert before use of any natural therapy on face.
3. Maximum 15-20 minutes stay on face and after that wash the face and completely remove the
medicaments.
4. When you are applied face pack on face then the face should be completely dried.
5. Do not scrub vigorously.
6. Avoid applying face pack near “eye zone” because the skin around eye is very fragile. The process of
removing face pack may damage skin around the eyes.[2.10,11]
II. MATERIALS AND METHODS
Present research article deals with the formulation and evaluation of herbal face pack for glowing skin by using
natural ingredient i.e., multani mitti, turmeric, sandalwood, saffron, milk powder, rice flour and orange peel.
They were purchased from local market in the form of dried powder. The powder of banana peel was prepared
by shade drying commercially. All ingredients authenticated at Botany department of M. B. Patel Science
College, Sakoli (M.S.). The details of the natural ingredient used for the formulation of herbal face pack are
mentioned below.
2.1 Ingredients of formulations

Figure 1: Multani mitti

2.1. Multani Mitti
Multani mitti helps skin by different ways like diminishing pore sizes, removing blackheads and whiteheads
fading freckles, soothing sunburns, cleansing skin, improving blood circulation, complexion, reducing acne and
blemishes and gives a glowing effect to a skin asthey contain healthy nutrients. Multani mitti is rich magnesium
chloride.
2.1.2 Turmeric (Curuma longa)
Family: Zin giberaceae Use: Antiseptic

Fig 2. Turmeric
Turmeric has been used in this preparation due to its blood purifying property and helps in wound healing,
because of its antiseptic action. It cures the skin diseases occurring due to blood impurities. It is a very good
anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agent. The phyto-constituents, mainly terpenoids present in it helps to
lighten the skin tone. Turmeric delays the signs of aging like wrinkles, improves skin elasticity. It cures
pigmentation, uneven skin tone and dull skin.
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2.1.3 Sandal wood

Fig 3. Sandal wood

2.1.4 Saffron
Mainly consists of dried stigmas and upper parts of styles of plant known as Crocus sativus, belonging to the
family Iridaceae. It is rich in carotenoid glycosides, mainly containing terpenoids. It lightens the skin tone and
provides fair and glowing skin.

Fig 4. Saffron
2.1.5 Milk Powder:
Milk powder is very beneficial for skin, as it provides nourishment for dry, rough skin for the longer duration.
Milk cream either in the form of owdered raw milk or milk as such provides a brilliant shine to skin. This
is beneficial in hydrating the face deeply and makes skin youthful, lustrous and flawless. It bleaches the skin to
remove dark spots, pigmentation, acne etc. This pack also removes blackheads, whiteheads, and other skin
imperfections naturally. This facial pack helps in fading sun
tan. [11]

Fig 5. Milk Powder

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2.1.6 Rice Flour
Rice flour can be applied to cure some forms of skin ailments. In Indian ubcontinent, rice water is duly
prescribed by Ayurvedic practitioners as in undigested form. It aids the growth of useful bacteria for normal
bowel movements an effective ointment to cool off inflamed skin surfaces. [12

Fig 6. Rice Flour

2.3 Procedure for application of face pack
The pack should be applied daily on wet face, forming a paste of it in water with optimum thickness. It should
be applied evenly on the face with the help of a brush. It should be left for 15 minutes for complete drying. Then
it should be removed with the help of a wet sponge.
2.4 Evaluation of face pack
2.4.1 Morphological Evaluation
It refers to the evaluation of the herbal face pack by its color, odor, appearance, texture etc. The external
characters of the formulation were examined based on the method described by Siddiqui et al. [16]
2.4.2 Physicochemical evaluation
Physicochemical parameters were determined, including the determination of extractive value, ash value, pH
and moisture content. [17]
2.4.3 Physical evaluation
The particle size was tested by microscopy method. The flow property of the dried powder of combined form
was evaluated by performing Angle of Repose by funnel method, bulk density and tapped density by Tapping
Method. [18]
2.4.4 Phytochemical evaluation.
The aqueous extract of the herbal face pack was evaluated for the presence of different phytoconstituents as per
the standard procedures. [19]
2.4.5 Irritancy test.
Mark an area (1sq.cm) on the left-hand dorsal surface. Definite quantities of prepared face packs were applied
to the specified area and time was noted. Irritancy, erythematic, edema, was checked if any for regular intervals
up to 24 hrs and reported. [20]
Stability, Studies- Stability testing of prepared formulation was conducted by storing at different temperature
conditions for the period of one month. The packed glass vials of formulation stored at different temperature
conditions like, room temperature and 400C and were evaluated for physical parameters like color, odour, pH,
consistency and feel. [21]
III. CONCLUSION
Natural remedies are more acceptable in the belief that they are safer with fewer side effects than the synthetic
ones. Herbal formulations have growing demand in the world market. Herbal face packs are used to stimulate
blood circulation, rejuvenate the muscles and help to maintain
the elasticity of the skin and remove dirt from skin pores. It is a our good attempt to formulate the herbal face
pack containing natural herbal ingredients such as multani mitti, turmeric, sandal wood, saffron, milk powder,
rice flour, orange peel and banana peel. After evaluation, we found good properties for the face packs, free from
skin irritation and maintained its consistency even after stability storage conditions. It has been revealed that
herbal face pack having enough potential to give efficient glowing effect on skin. The overall study is useful to
substantiate product claims due its useful benefits on the human beings.

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