Volume : 12, Issue : 03, March – 2025
Title:
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL CREAM CONTAINING ANNONA SQAUMOSA LEAF EXTRACT
Authors :
Rutuja Dhobale*, Snehal D. Lad, Gaffar Sayyed, Sanjay Garje
Abstract :
The current study focusses on developing and evaluating a herbal anti-aging cream that contains leaf extract from Annona squamosa, sometimes known as custard apple, which is known for its collagen-boosting and antioxidant qualities. The goal of this research is to develop a skin-friendly, potent herbal cream with scientifically proven ingredients like green tea extract and aloe vera, which are both known for their anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating properties, in response to consumers’ growing desire for safe and natural alternatives to synthetic cosmetics.
Herbal extracts were blended with appropriate excipients to make the cream, which was made using the slab technique and oil-in-water emulsion process. Following established protocols, the formulation was thoroughly assessed using tests for stability, greasiness, skin irritation, phase separation, spreadability, viscosity, pH, physical appearance, and washability. The end product had a pH of 6.0, was stable, smooth, non-greasy, and had good spreadability. There were also no indications of phase separation or discomfort.
According to this study, a herbal cream made from Annona squamosa is a potential natural anti-aging product that provides safe, efficient skin benefits without hazardous side effects. In the expanding global market for herbal skincare products, the results validate its potential for further development, standardization, and commercialization.
Keywords: Annona squamosa, Anti-aging cream, Herbal cosmetics, Antioxidant, Collagen booster, Natural skincare, Oil-in-water emulsion, Skin compatibility, Stability study, Phytochemicals
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Rutuja Dhobale et al., Formulation And Evaluation Of Herbal Cream Containing Annona Sqaumosa Leaf Extract., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(05).
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