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PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL FACE PACK

X Fatima Grace*, R Joan Vijetha, S Shanmuganathan, D Chamundeeswari
Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai – 600116

ABSTRACT
Objective: The main objective of the work is to formulate and evaluate a polyherbal face pack for
cosmetic purpose from locally available ingredients.
Materials & Method: Cajanus cajan, green gram, sandalwood, almond, turmeric, rose petals, green tea
leaves were procured from the local market and were dried, powdered, then passed through sieve no 100,
mixed geometrically and packed in air tight container for further evaluation.
Results and Discussion: The distinguishing microscopical characters of individual powders were noted
and quantitative measurements were taken. The powder had passable flow property which is suitable for a
face pack. Particle size of the powder was found to be 20 -25µm.
Conclusion: Herbal face packs or masks are used to stimulate blood circulation, rejuvenates the muscles
and help to maintain the elasticity of the skin and remove dirt from skin pores. The advantage of herbal
cosmetics is their non toxic nature, reduce the allergic reactions and time tested usefulness of many
ingredients. Thus in the present work, we found good properties for the face packs and further
optimization studies are required on this study to find the useful benefits of face packs on human use as
cosmetic product.
Keywords: Face Pack; Natural; Standardization; Cosmetics.

INTRODUCTION
From the ancient era people are using herbs for Homemade natural face packs and masks make
cleaning, beautifying and to manage them. way for smooth, radiant and silky skin.
Cosmetics are defined as the products used for In ayurveda, the herbal paste applied on face to
the purposes of cleansing, beautifying, treat acne, pimple, scars, marks and pigments
promoting attractiveness or alternating one’s are known as “mukha lepa”. “Mukha lepana” is
[1]
appearance . the process of smearing a herbal mix on face.
This therapy is now popularly termed as facial[2].
*Corresponding Author: Face pack is the smooth powder which is used
X Fatima Grace, Department of Pharmaceutics, for facial application and a good herbal face
Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra University, pack must supply necessary nutrients to skin and
Porur, Chennai – 600116.Phone: 09789003525.
should penetrate the subcutaneous tissues to
E.Mail: santagracek@gmail.com
deliver the required nutrients. Different types of

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skin need different types of herbal face packs. 5. They help to restore the lost shine and glow of
Face packs used in ayurveda helps to reduce skin in short span of time.
wrinkles, pimples, acne and dark circles. They 6. Regular use of natural face masks bring glow to
also increase the fairness and smoothness of the skin, improve skin texture and complexion.
skin [3]. 7. The harmful effects of pollution and harsh
The Natural face packs do contain some climates can be effectively combated with
vital vitamins that are required for the health and judicial use of face packs.
glow of our skin. These substances also prove to 8. They help to prevent premature aging of skin.
be beneficial for our skin in many ways. Natural 9. Formation of wrinkles, fine lines and sagging of
Facial Packs are less complicated and pretty skin can be effectively controlled by using
simple to use. They help us in looking after skin natural face packs.
and also prove its worthiness by increasing the 10. Natural face packs make the skin look young
circulation of the blood within the veins of the and healthy.
[4]
face . Effects of the facial packs are generally
temporary and for the regular glow it should be Precautions to be Taken While Applying Face
used 2-3 times a week. Pack
• Select the face pack according to your skin type.
Benefits of Applying Face Pack [5,6] Take opinion of natural therapist or concerned
1. Nourishes the skin. Fruit face packs supply skin expert before applying face pack.
essential nutrients to skin. • The face pack should not be left on face more
2. Helps to reduce, acne, pimple, scars than 15 to 20 minutes. Keeping for very long
and marks depending on its herbal ingredients. time may result in formation of wrinkles,
Usually face packs made of neem and tulsi help sagging of skin and enlargement of open pores.
to reduce acne and pimple. Face packs which are • Apply face pack once in a week.
recommended for acne, pimple, black heads • Don’t try to peel or scratch the dried face pack.
usually control the over discharge of sebum This may harm underlying skin. Spray water
from sebaceous glands and remove the harmful (which is at room temperature) on face before
bacteria inside acne lesion. The scars removing dried face pack. After removing the
and marks of skin can be reduced by adding mask, roll an ice cube on facial skin. This helps
fine powder of sandal, rose petals and orange to close open pores and tightens skin. It also
lentils with acne face pack tones and sooths the skin.
3. Face packs usually remove dead cells of skin. • Do not scrub face vigorously. This may result in
4. These face masks provide a soothing and eruption of pimples and dark spots.
relaxing effect on skin.

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• Stay away from heatt when you Sandal wood:

have applied face pack. Family: Santalaceae; Use:
Us Antiseptic
• Avoid applying face pack nearr “eye
“ zone”. The
skin around eye is very delicate.
te. The process of
removing face pack may damag
age the sensitive
skin around eyes.

MATERIALS AND METHOD

DS Rose flower:
The materials used in the pres
resent study were Family: Rosaceae; Use:
e: Perfume
P
purchased from local marke
rket, dried and
powdered for further use. The below
be mentioned
are the details of the plant materi
terials used for the
study.[7]
Red gram: Turmeric:
Family:
y: Leguminoseae Family: Zingiberaceae Use:
U Antiseptic
Use: Nat
atural scrub

Green gram: Green tea leaf:

Family:
y: Leguminoseae Family: Theaceae; Use
se: Slowing down skin
Use: Nat
atural scrub aging, Reduce inflamm
mation and gives skin a
healthy glow

Almond:
Family: Rosaceae
Use: Cleanser, scrub and moistur
turizer
Formulation of Face Pa
Pack
The powdered ingredient
ents were sieved using #40
mesh, weighed accurately
acc and mixed
[8,9,10]
geometrically for unifo
iform mixing . This

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was then stored in an air tight container for evaluation. [Table-1]

Table 1: Formulation of Face Pack

S. No Ingredients (common name) Ingredients (biological name) Quantity of sample for 100g

1 Red gram Cicer arietinum 25%

2 Green gram Vigna radiate 25%
3 Almond Prunus amygdalus 10%
4 Sandal wood powder Santalum album 10%
5 Rose flower powder Thymus vulgaris 10%
6 Turmeric Curcuma longa 10%
7 Green tea leaf Camellia sinensis 10%

Table 2: Evaluation of Face Pack

S. No Evaluation parameters Observation
1 Organoleptic evaluation Color Creamish
Odor Slight
Taste Characteristic
Texture Fine
2 General powder Particle size 20-25µm
Characters Angle of repose 16°±1°05”
Bulk density 0.436g/cc
Tapped density 0.413g/cc
3 Physicochemical Ash values
Evaluation Total ash 4g
Acid insoluble ash 2.77g

Moisture content 4%
pH 6.61
4 Grittiness No gritty particles were found when
mixed with water
5 Microscopical features lignified fibers, fibers, sclerenchyma
cells were found
6 Chemical test: Shinoda Test Presence of flavonoids.
7 Nature of face after wash Soft and fresh, Clean from dirt.

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Evaluation of Face Pack [11,12] the present work, we found good properties for
Organoleptic Properties: The color, odor, taste the face packs and further optimization studies
and texture of the powder were tested manually. are required on this study to find the useful
General powder Characteristics: The particle benefits of face packs on human use as cosmetic
size of the powder was tested by Microscopy product.
method. The flow property of the powder was
evaluated by performing Angle of Repos by ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Funnel method, Bulk Density and tapped The authors are grateful to the management of
Density by Tapping Method. Sri Ramachandra University for providing all
Physicochemical Evaluation: Total ash and Acid the necessary facilities for the successful
insoluble ash was performed using incinerator, completion of this work.
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