European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

FORMULATION, DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF COSMECEUTICAL NATURAL PIGMENTED LIPSTICK FROM OPUNTIA DILLENII FRUIT EXTRACT

Mahmoud Mahyoob Alburyhi* and Yahya Abduh Salim Mohamed

ABSTRACT

Opuntia dillenii, commonly known as the prickly pear, is a wild, invasive plant found in Yemen. The demand for cosmetics has been there since ancient times. The application of cosmeceutical lipstick formulations enhances the appearance of lips. The study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of natural cosmeceutical lipstick using Opuntia dillenii as primary ingredient. Opuntia dillenii is rich in bioactive compounds, including vitamins, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, making it a valuable ingredient for skincare and cosmeceutical applications. The lipstick was formulated with natural waxes, oils, and pigments, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly product. Comprehensive evaluations were conducted to assess the product's physicochemical properties, stability, sensory attributes, including color, texture, moisturizing effects. The results demonstrated that the Opuntia dillenii-based lipstick provides a nourishing and protective effect on the lips, with satisfactory color stability and wear ability. Cosmeceuticals are the substance used to alter the appearance or fragrances of the human body. Nowadays the demands for herbal cosmeceuticals in the world market are growing and are inevitable gifts of nature. There is a wide range of herbal cosmeceutical products to satisfy the need of women. Cosmeceutical Lipstick is a cosmetic product containing pigment, oils, waxes, and emollients that apply color, texture, and protection to the lips. The present study was done to formulate natural cosmeceutical lipstick. Attempt was also made to evaluate the formulated cosmeceutical lipstick. Which is having minimal or no side effects. It was concluded that these promising results suggest that this formulated natural cosmeceutical lipstick could serve as a safe and effective alternative to chemical lipstick, providing effective and safe management of Cosmeceutical Lipstick and has better option to women with minimal side effects.

Keywords: Cosmeceutical Lipstick, Opuntia dillenii, Cosmetics, Natural ingredients, Natural pigment, Formulation.