1.0 INTRODUCTION:

Cosmetics are the substances used to enhance the appearance of human body. Cosmetics include skin care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial make up, coloured contact lenses, hair colours, hair sprays, gels, deodorants, baby products, bubble bath, bath salts and many more products are in great demand in both developing and developed countries.¹ Now a day’s herbal products are gaining popularity because natural products are safe to use and easy to handle. They are believed to provide a variety of health benefits such as anti-inflammatory activity in the brain² Lipstick is a cosmetic product containing waxes, oils, pigments and dyes, alcohol and fragrance, preservatives and antioxidants, colors, surfactants. In herbal lipstick many natural nutrients available which is safe for lips. It is free from chemicals like paraben, sulphate, phthate and others.

We are using ingredients like bees wax, beetroot juice, castor oil, vanilla essence in order to make herbal lipstick and free from various side effects³. The herbs used in cosmetic preparation have varieties of properties like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial etc. These herbal products claim to have no side effects that are commonly seen with products containing synthetic agents.⁴

2.0 MATERIAL AND METHOD:

Olive oil, Acacia was purchased by Yarrow Pharm Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai. Paraffin wax, Bees wax was purchased by Loba chem Pvt. Ltd., Indore.

2.1 Methodology:

2.1.1 Extraction Procedure:

Decoction process was used for the extraction of color pigment and it was prepared by boiling the beetroot with ethanol. The vegetable material was cut into slices having approximately 21mm length, 5mm width and 1-2mm and boiled with ethanol at 60 to 80°C approximately for 15 min. The starting ratio of crude drug to ethanol is 1:6; the volume is then brought down to one-fourth its original volume by boiling during the extraction procedure. Then, the concentrated extract is filtered and used as such in the formulation. Dark reddish colored extract was obtained. The concentrated extract was then kept in desiccators to remove the excessive moisture. The dried extract was packed in air tight glass container for further studies⁵.

2.1.2 Method of Preparation:

The herbal lipsticks were formulated as per general method of lipstick formulation. In this formulation beeswax and paraffin wax were melted in a beaker at 70°C on a water bath with decreasing order of their melting point. Similarly olive oil and acacia were taken in another beaker and melted at 70°C on a water bath in decreasing order of their melting point. The colored pigment i.e. betanin was added to the oil phase until homogenous mixture was obtained. Then it was added to the wax phase at the same temperature. The mixture was cooled at 40°C and lemon juice, rose essence and perfume was added. The molten mixture was poured into lipstick moulds. Upon solidification it was separated from the moulds and fitted in the lipstick case⁴

Table no. 1 Formulation table of the prepared Herbal Lipstick.

Ingredients	F1	F2	F3
Olive oil	1ml	3ml	2ml
Paraffin wax	6g	5g	6g
Bees wax	14g	11g	13g
Pigment Betanin	5g	6g	5g
Acacia	1g	1.5g	1g
Lemon juice	1ml	1ml	1ml
Rose essence	1ml	1ml	1ml
Perfume	1ml	1ml	1ml

3.0 Evaluation of herbal Lipstick:

3.1. Colour and texture:⁶

Formulated lipstick was checked for colour, glossy and smooth texture.

3.2. Melting point:⁵

Determination of melting point is important as it is an indication of the limit of safe storage. The melting point of formulated lipstick was determined by capillary tube method the capillary was filled, keep in the capillary apparatus and firstly observed the product was slowly melted. After sometimes was observed the product was completely melted. The above was done in 3 times and the melting point ratio was observed in different-different formulation.

3.3. Solubility test:⁵

The formulation herbal lipstick was dissolved in various solvents to observe the solubility.

3.4. Surface anomalies:⁵

The pH of formulated herbal lipsticks was determined using digital pH meter. The pH is measured by bringing the electrode in contact with the surface of the lipstick.

3.5. Breaking point:⁷

Breaking point is done to determine the strength of lipstick. Lipstick was held horizontally in a socket inch away from the edge support. The weight was gradually increased by specific value (10gm) at specific interval of time and weight at which breaks was considered as the breaking point.

3.6. Aging stability:⁶

Prepared herbal lipsticks were stored at refrigerator temperature (4^oC), room temperature (20-25^oC) and high temperature (30-40^oC) for 1h. Various parameters such as bleeding, streaking, cratering and blooming were observed.

3.7. pH of lipstick:⁶

This was studied by the surface defects, such as no formulation crystals on surfaces, no contamination by moulds, etc.

3.8. Perfume stability:⁸

The prepared herbal lipsticks were tested after 30 days, to record fragrance.

4.0 RESULT AND DISCUSSION:

4.1 Color and Texture:

Formulated lipstick was checked for color, glossy and texture and results were given in table no.2.

4.2 Melting Point:

Melting point of the formulated lipstick was recorded and results were given in table no.2.

4.3 Solubility:

Formulated lipstick was soluble in various solvents like methanol, ethanol, chloroform and benzene.

4.4 Breaing Point:

Breaking point of formulated lipstick was observed and results shown in table no. 2.

4.5 Surface anamolies:

No surface defect, no crystals, no contamination by moulds observed in formulated lipstick.

4.6 pH:

pH of formulated lipstick was found to be in range 6.2 to 6.5 and results were shown in table no.2.

4.7 Perfume:

Fragrance of formulated lipstick was same after 30days.

Table no. 2 Observation of Evaluation Parameters of Formulated Lipstick.

Sr.No	Evaluation Parameters	F1	F2	F3
1	Color and Texture	Dark Red	Pink	Red
2	Melting Point	61-63^oC	60-61^oC	59-60^oC
3	Solubility	Methanol, Ethanol, Chloroform.	Methanol, Ethanol, Chloroform.	Methanol, Ethanol, Chloroform.
4	Breaking Point	24	22	21.7
5	Surface Anamoiles	No defect	No defect	No defect
6	pH	6.5	6.3	6.4
7	Aging	Smooth	Smooth	medium
8	Perfume	+++	+	++

5.0 CONCLUSION:

In the present investigation, an attempt was made to develop formulation and evaluation of Herbal Lipstick for reducing using herbal ingredients with a hope to minimize the side effects as produced by the available synthetic ones. The herbal lipsticks were formulated as per general method of lipstick formulation Castor oil used as blending agent, bees wax and carnaba wax used for glossy and hardness, beet route used as color pigment, lemon juice used as antioxidant, rose essence used as flavouring agent.

The prepared formlation was evaluated and it was found that among all three formulation F1 was best which has dark red color, melting point (61-63), soluble in (methanol, ethanol, chloroform), has breaking point (24), pH balance (6.5) which was more accurate an no defect oserved. F1 formulation was smooth on application.

It was concluded that that this formulated herbal lipsticks has better option for women with minimal side effects and lipstick were having much commercial success.

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Received on 15.12.2021 Modified on 25.12.2021

Res. J. Pharmacognosy and Phytochem. 2022; 14(1):23-25.

DOI: 10.52711/0975-4385.2022.00005