European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

FORMULATION OF INSECT REPELLENT GEL BY USING ESSENTIAL OIL: CITRONELLA OIL AND TEA TREE OIL

Parin Salim Sidat*, Tasneem Mohamadbin Kasim Jaber, Modi Amee Nimeshkumar, Mohamed Altamas Rafik, Mangukiya Parthkumar Mukeshbhai

ABSTRACT

Regeneration and tissue repair processes consist of a sequence of molecular and cellular events which occur after the onset of a tissue lesion to restore the damaged tissue. In this research work, we have to formulate an essential oil-containing gel. Essential oils have been used for centuries to treat various skin conditions due to their natural healing properties and they may offer natural remedies that can be used as an alternative to synthetic treatments. here, we are using citronella oil and tea tree oil for the preparation of the gel. Both oils have properties such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, moisturizing, skin rejuvenation, pain relief, acne treatment, and antioxidant. The purpose of this work is to formulate and evaluate essential oils base gel which has to ability to heal the skin.

Keywords: antimicrobial, moisturizing, skin rejuvenation, pain relief, acne treatment, and antioxidant.