INTRODUCTION:^[3,7]

Herbal cosmetics are prepared by the association of bioactive ingredients and pharmaceutical products. The presence of number of photochemical and botanicals in the herbal products have dual significance, one that they are used as cosmetics for body care and another that photochemical improve the biological functions of human body naturally results in healthy skin. As the realization said that the chemical medicines are not always work as magic bullets and they may have side effects. The current trend moves toward the herbalism and use of natural products. Indian herbs are the richest source to be used in cosmetic industries. Herbal cosmetics were gaining tremendous demand in the world market. There is a wide range of herbal cosmetic products used as beauty regime to satisfy the purpose of beautification.

Scruber is formulated to remain healthy and of good appearance, the skin surface requires frequent cleansing to remove grin, sebus and other secretions, dead cells, crusts and applied make-ups.

A gel is a solid or semisolid system of at least two constituents, consisting of a condensed mass enclosing and interpenetrated by a liquid. Gels and jellies are composed of small amount of solids dispersed in relatively large amount of liquid, yet they posses more solid-like than liquid-like character. The characteristic of gel and jelly is the presence of some form of cutaneous structure, which provides solid-like properties.

MATERIAL USED^-[10]

1. Wheat cover powder

Fig. No.3 Wheat cover powder

· Synonym – cereal.

· Biological source-

It consists of dried seed covers of Triticum aestivum belonging to family Poaceae.

· Description-

Colour - White

Odour - Sweet

Taste- Sweet

· Chief chemical constituents-

Bran fibre, Cellulose and pentosans

· Uses -

Provides Nourishment, Protects Against Sun Damage, Fights Acne

2. Neem leaves powder

Fig. No.4 Neem leaves powder

· Synonym - Nim

· Biological source-

It consists of dried leaves of Azadirachta indica belonging to family Meliaceae.

· Description-

Colour - Green

Odour - Pungent

Taste - Bitter

· Chief chemical constituents-

Nimbinin, Nimbidin, Quercetin

· Uses-

Skin toner, Lightens skin blemishes, Remove blackheads

3. Tulsi leaves powder:

Fig. No.5 Tulsi leaves powder

· Synonym- Tulsi

· Biological source-

It consists of dried leaves of Ocimum sanctum L belonging to family ‎Lamiaceae.

· Description-

Colour - Green

Odour - Aromatic

Taste - Pungent

· Chief Chemical constituents-

oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid

· Uses-

Prevents acne and pimples, Improve skin texture, Cleanser

4. Turmeric powder

Fig. No.6 Turmeric powder

· Synonym-Curcuma longa

· Biological source -

It consists of dried rhizomes of Curcuma longa belonging to family Zingiberaceae.

· Description -

Colour - Yellow

Odour - Aromatic

Taste - Bitter

· Chief chemical constituents -

· Curcumin, Curcuminoids

· Uses-

Reduce acne, Glowing skin, Lightens skin

5. Orange peel powder

Fig. No.7 Orange peel powder

· Synonym - Orange zest

· Biological source-

It consists of dried fruits of Citrus sinesis belonging to family Rutaceae.

· Description-

Colour - Dark orange red

Odour - Aromatic

Taste - Bitter

· Chief chemical constituents-

Terpenes, Carotenoids, Flavonoids

· Uses-

Reduce skin marks, skin spots,Help to skin whitening,Treat pimples, acne

6. Sandalwood powder

Fig. No.8 Sandalwood powder

· Synonym- Sandalwood tree

· Biological source –

It consists of dried bark of Santalum album belonging to family Santalaceae.

· Description-

Colour - Brown

Odour - Aromatic

Taste - Unpleasant

· Chief chemical constituents-

Santalol, Cedrol, Esters

· Uses –

Soothe sunburn, Remove suntan, Reduce signs of aging skin

7. Multani mitti

Fig. No.9 Multani mitti

· Synonym- Multan clay

· Biological source-

It consists of hydrous aluminum silicates (clay minerals).

· Description-

Colour - White

Odour - Pleasant

Taste - Pleasant

· Chief chemical constituents-

Montmorillonite, Kaolinite, Attapulgite

· Uses-

Nourishes skin, Reduce oiliness, Remove blackheads

8. Honey

Fig. No.10 Honey

· Synonym- Shahad

Biological source-

It consists of saccharine liquid prepared from the nectar of the flowers by the hive-bee Apis mellifica belonging to family Apadae.

· Description-

Colour - Yellow brown coloured liquid

Odour - Sweet

Taste - Sweet

· Chief chemical constituents-

Dextrose and laevulose (70-80%)

Dextrin (0.06-1.25%)

Proteins

· Uses-

Good for wrinkles and aging

Prevent acne

Remove dirt from pores

SUMMARY OF PLANTS USED IN PREPARATION:

Table. No.1 Summary of plants used in preparation

Sr. No.	Crude Drug	Diagram	Uses
1.	Wheat cover powder		Provides Nourishment Protects Against Sun Damage
2.	Neem leaves powder		Skin toner Lightens skin blemishes Remove blackheads Treats acne scars
3.	Tulsi leaves powder		Prevents acne and pimples Improve skin texture Cleanser
4.	Turmeric powder		Reduce acne Glowing skin Lightens skin
5.	Orange peel powder		Reduce skin marks, skin spots Help to skin whitening Treat pimples, acne
6.	Sandalwood powder		Soothe sunburn Remove suntan Reduce signs of aging
7.	Multani mitti		Nourishes skin Reduce oiliness Remove blackheads
8.	Honey		Good for wrinkles and aging Prevent acne Remove dirt from pores

METHOD OF COLLECTION OF CRUED DRUG:

1. Collection of Orange peel powder:

Fresh orange were collected from college botany garden. The orange were washed well using tap water. The peel is separated, then the pulp of orange was separated and cutting them into small pieces then it was dried in shade for a period of 3-4 days. The dried samples were grinded properly grinder to obtain the powdered form. Pass through sieve no. 60.

2. Collection of Neem leaves powder:

Fresh neem leaves were collected from college campus. Fresh neem leaves were dried in shade for 4-5 days. These leaves are grinded properly using mixture to obtain and pass through sieve no. 60.

3. Collection of Tulsi leaves powder:

Fresh tulsi leaves were collected from college campus. They were dried in shade for 3-5 days. Then grinded properly to form powder. Pass through sieve no. 60.

4. Collection of Wheat cover powder:

Wheat was soaked in the water for 3-4 days then crushed, squeezed and separated the covers and pass through sieve no. 60.

5. Other ingredients like turmeric, multani mitti, sandalwood, honey were collected from local market.

FORMULATION TABLE OF HERBAL SCRUB GEL^{[1,
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Table No.2 Formulation table of herbal scrub gel

Sr. No.	Crude Drug	Quantity	Uses
1.	Wheat cover powder	1%	Provides Nourishment
2.	Neem leaves powder	1%	Remove blackheads
3.	Tulsi leaves powder	0.5%	Cleanser
4.	Turmeric powder	1%	Glowing skin
5.	Orange powder	1%	Treat pimples
6.	Sandalwood powder	1%	Soothe sunburn
7	Multani mitti	1%	Remove blackheads
8.	Honey	0.5%	Good for wrinkles and aging
9.	Carbapol 934	0.5%	Gelling agent
10.	Triethanolamine	q.s.	pH adjuster
11.	Methyl paraben	0.2%	Preservative
12.	Distilled water	q.s.	Vehicle

METHOD OF PREPARATION OF SCRUB GEL-

1. Carbapol 934 soke for 24 hr.and make gel base. Adjust the PH by using triethanolamine.

2. Add measured quantity of powdered herbs in it.

3. Add methyl paraben as a preservative.

4. Make up the volume and stored in the suitable well-closed container.

Fig. no. 10 Scrub gel

EVALUATION:

To evaluate the quality of prepared formulation, several quality tests were performed.

1. Colour:

The colour of the face scrub gel was checked by visually.

2. Odour:

The formulation was evaluated for its odour by smelling it.

3. Consistency:

It was determined manually.

4. pH:

pH of 1% solution of the formulation was measured by using a calibrated digital pH meter at constant temperature.

5. Washability:

Formulation were applied on the skin easily remove by washing with water were checked manually.

6. Spreadability:

The spread ability of the gel was found manually by applying the on the skin with hand or face gentle rub which easily spread through the face.

7. Rheological study:

The viscosity of the developed scrub gel formulation was determined by using Brookfield viscometer (DV- E viscometer) with spindle no.62

8. Sensitivity:

The formulated preparation applied on human volunteer’s (hand and face) and observe for any side effects.

RESULT:

1. Colour- Yellowish- green

2. Odour- Pleasant

3. Consistency- Good

5. pH- pH of formulation was found to be 4.2.

6. Washability-Formulation easily removed by washing with water.

7. Rheological study-Viscosity of formulation was found to be 505 cp at 20 rpm, 50% Torque and S-62.

8. Sensitivity-No any irritation, itching and redness occurs when applied on the human skin.

Fig. No.11 Before applying scrub gel

Fig.No.12 After applying scrub gel

Fig. no. 13 Comparison after application

COCLUSION:

The scrub gel was prepared by using various crude drug powders and carbapol 934 as polymer and then evaluated by various parameters which report prepared formulation have good consistency better result and does not have side effects. From the given study, it can be concluded that prepared herbal Formulation exhibited satisfactory result

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Received on 25.04.2019 Accepted on 20.05.2019

Research J. Topical and Cosmetic Sci.10(1):13-18.

DOI: 10.5958/2321-5844.2019.00004.9