Objective: To develop and evaluate the herbal lipstick using natural ingredients to avoid adverse effects of synthetic cosmetics.

Method: The purpose of this study was to develop and assess herbal lipstick using dried seed powder or peel powder of pomegranate fruit and to use that aqueous extract as an anti-oxidant as well as one of the formulation constituents for herbal lipstick. Eight lipsticks were formulated using herbal ingredients and pomegranate seeds and peels powder as well as extracts. Both waxes were melted and followed by addition of oil and edible colors. After cooling the mixture were poured into mould and solidify it

Results: The formulated lipsticks were evaluated with different parameters such as smoothness, shining, melting point, ease of application, perfume stability and breaking

point etc. F4 to F8 were found to be acceptable formulations among all eight formulations whose pH balance 6-6.5, smoothy consistency with no defect and has good breaking point and stability compared to other formulation of lipsticks.

Conclusion: According to the study, herbal lipstick can be made effectively with a variety of natural substances in order to minimize the side effects produced by synthetic ingredients

Key words: Antioxidant, cosmetics, extraction, evaluation, herbal formulation, punica granatum,