Formulation and Evaluation of Anti-acne Gel Cleanser using Bael Leaves Extract

Abstract

Now days Usage of herbal products has increased many folds an account of side effects observed with conventional products. In the world increases the demand for uses of herbal products. Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition of skin that causes pimples and spots, on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest, and upper arms. In present study various attempts were made to develop and evaluate the herbal anti-acne gel containing Bael extract, Neem extract, Honey to facilitate the topical usage. The plants have been reported in literature having good anti-aging, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory activity. Various formulation batches i.e., F1 to F5 were prepared using Carbopol 940 as gelling agent. The Prepared formulations (F1 to F5) were evaluated for various parameters. Like colour, appearance, consistency, wash ability, pH, spread ability, grittiness, viscosity, homogeneity and skin irritation test. Thus, the topical antiacne gels were safe to apply on the skin without irritation.