Preparation and evaluation of fruit face wash

Abstract

Human skin is the highly exposed body organ to pathogens and disease causing micro organism. So it requires a lot of protection and care. Chemical antibiotic gels and anti-acne washes or masks are currently available in the market which are composed of synthetic drugs. Unfortunately these drugs have potential side effects besides curing diseases and fighting pathogens. The need brings us the idea of incorporating the herbs in the formulations to treat acnes. In the current research, herbal face wash is prepared and evaluated for its properties and potency. The Fruit Facewash gel containing grape seed and pulp extract, cucumber juice, orange juice, lemon juice using carbopol 940 was prepared with good consistency. The reduction in the growth of microorganisms is clearly seen in the dishes contained Gel-CRB marked (aft CRB) respectively.