European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

SHORT COMMUNICATION: FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF CLEANSING CREAM FROM NATURAL PRODUCTS

Shifa Haju*, Sheela Yadav and Rutuja Sawant

ABSTRACT

The aim of the present study is to formulate and evaluate cleansing cream from natural products, prepared by using oil in water method. Cleansing cream is required for removal of makeup, surface grime oil and water and oil soluble soil effectively, predominantly from the face. Cleansing cream overcomes the disadvantage of the soap such that it makes the skin look soft whereas the soap makes the skin look dry. Different types of formulation for cleansing cream from F1to F4 were formulated from Castile soap, Matcha green tea (Camellia sinensis) powder, Vitamin E oil, Mentha oil (Mentha piperita), Poppy seeds (Papaver somniferum) in varied concentration. The evaluation of all formulations (F1-F4) has been done by the analysis of different parameters like pH, spread ability, microbial test and stability. Among the four formulations (F1-F4); F4 showed good spread ability, good consistency, homogeneity, appearance, pH, there is no proof of separation phase. These formulations can be safely used on the skin. Hence, the study suggests that the composition of F4 is more stable and safer.

Keywords: Cleansing cream, Castile soap, Matcha green tea powder, Vitamin E oil, Mentha oil, Poppy seeds.