Volume : 12, Issue : 03, March – 2025

Title:

PHARMACEUTICAL ASSESSMENT OF BODY LOTION: A HERBAL FORMULATION AND ITS POTENTIAL BENEFITS

Authors :

Sakshi Kathed*, Sanjay Garje, Gaffar Sayyed

Abstract :

Background: Protective layers of skin cover the body. Plant-based herbal body lotion soothes and moisturises. Treatments commonly include succulent aloe vera, which heals, reduces pain, and moisturises. For hundreds of years, it has healed skin burns and injuries.
Aim: This study aims on the pharmaceutical assessment of Aloe-vera by formulating an herbal Body lotion.
Material and Method: Aloe-vera, Honey, Glycerin, Rose Water and Triethanolamine were taken for the formulation of herbal body lotion. Evaluation parameters were also performed to evaluate the formulation and to make sure that the subjected formulation is not harmful for the human mankind.
Result: The aloe vera body lotion was formulated by using various type of ingredients such as Aloevera, glycerin, rose water, honey and Triethanolamine. Aloe-vera contain antimicrobial and hydrating properties protect skin against microbial degradation and moisture to skin.
Conclusion: herbal body lotion is prepared for tropical administration. Aloe vera is used in lotion to provide synergistic effect as well as moisturizing effect on skin. Herbal remedies are experiencing a surge in popularity worldwide. The utilization of aloe vera, honey, Coconut oil, Lemon Oil and glycerin in the formulation of an herbal lotion is an exemplary notion.
Keywords: Herbal body lotion, aloe-vera, honey, skin, glycerin, pharmaceutical assessment etc.

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