Volume : 12, Issue : 06, June – 2025
Title:
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ANTI-ACNE HERBAL GEL
Authors :
Laeeq Farhana, Ambrish B Kantikar, Anantrao Kulkarni, Md Ather Ahmed Abid
Abstract :
The present study aimed to formulate and evaluate a herbal gel using Aloe barbadensis and an extract of Vigna radiata for the treatment of acne, a common dermatological condition characterized by the blockage of hair follicles and sebaceous glands, leading to inflammation and redness of the skin. Aloe barbadensis pulp was collected and combined with an ethanolic extract of Vigna radiata, and the mixture was formulated into a gel using Carbopol 940 as the gelling agent, triethanolamine as the pH modifier, and propylene glycol as the viscosity enhancer. The gel was evaluated for its antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, demonstrating a significant zone of inhibition. In addition, the formulation was assessed for its physicochemical parameters including pH, viscosity, and spreadability. The results indicated that the gel possessed effective anti-acne activity, complemented by the soothing and moisturizing properties of Aloe barbadensis, making it a promising candidate for topical acne treatment.
Keywords: Aloe barbadensis, Vigna radiate, Herbal gel, Acne treatment, Antimicrobial activity, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Carbopol 940, Topical formulation, physicochemical evaluation
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Laeeq Farhana et al., Formulation And Evaluation Of Anti-Acne Herbal Gel.,, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(07).
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