A HERBAL FACE PACK'S FORMATION AND EVALUATION: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
*Sabina Gurung, Chamta Gurung, Pratham Chettri
Herbal cosmetics have gained significant popularity in recent years as consumers gravitate toward natural, safe, and eco-friendly alternatives for skincare. The creation and experimental assessment of a herbal face pack using widely accessible plant-based substances are presented in this research study. For the study three herbal face packs (F1, F2 and F3) were prepared using the extracted herbal ingredients in different proportions. The physicochemical and organoleptic properties of the formulations, such as Hausner's ratio, bulk density, tapped density, and angle of repose, bulk density, tapped density, Hausner’s ratio, and washability test were then evaluated. Formulation F1 showed the most desirable characteristics with a reddish brown colour, pleasant sandalwood-like odour, uniform appearance, and the smoothest texture indicating excellent blending and ingredient compatibility. The parameters like angle of repose (F2- 37.98), tapped density (0.50 g/mL), bulk density (0.42 g/mL), Hausner’s ratio (1.14- 1.15), washability test were within the acceptable limit and revealed that F1 and F3 are the most ideal for consumer use by displaying the most desirable characteristics, including ease of application, good flowability, and non-irritancy. Through methodical laboratory testing, the study seeks to evaluate the prepared face pack for safety, effectiveness, and physical attributes.
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