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Applications of Banana and Orange peel extracts in formulation of herbal skin products

. Sana Javed, Freeha Hafeez & Muhammad Suleman


Abstract

The herbal face pack formulation reveals promising results in the comprehensive test such as physicochemical analysis, irritancy, and stability tests. The following emphasizes analyzed by physicochemical test analysis, ANOVA test analysis, and irritancy test analysis on various skin types and stability test at room temperature cum 50°C. The physicochemical results of pH were neutral 6.82, moisture content 2.4%, acceptable ash percentage 83 ± 0.315 %, particle size 21.3 ± 2.9 μm. The ANOVA test shows a variation in the quality of the product with the changes in formulation and method of processing. The irritancy test performed on various skin types indicated no allergic types, which means product is safe for use. The stability test results showed no change in color and texture at 50°C; however, at room temperature, color and texture changed for face pack. In conclusion, herbal face pack is an effective and reliable product with a potential of improvise by quality in terms of stability and texture by changing the processing and formulations techniques.

 

 

 
 


Keywords: caffeine, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, antioxidant activity

 

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