Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Lipstick from the Extract of Papaya

摘要

The word cosmetics or makeup are applied on the skin to enhance the overall appearance. There are so many makeup items are available the market like lipstick, kajal, mascara, eye liner etc. Lipstick is used for enhancing appearance, look attractive and protection of lips. It’s available in the market in variety of shades and form like liquid as well as stick. Lipstick containing synthetic colorants which are made up of harmful chemicals and it is very harmful for our skin. It creates so many problems like- allergy, nausea, dermatitis, and drying of the lips and in more severe form they can be carcinogenic and even fatal. So, the demand of the cosmetics containing herbal ingredients increased universally because it is safe. In our research, investigation was made to formulate lipstick containing herbal ingredients, evaluations and their comparison with marketed formulation. From the present investigation it was found that that the formulation having promising results such as pH 6.5+0.12, melting point 60-61oC etc. Based on the data, it can be concluded that the use of natural colorants in lipstick formulation having very less or no side effect. Thus, the prepared lipstick can take safe and effective after thorough clinical trials.