Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Skin Care Cream Containing Aloe Vera & Turmeric

Abstract

Feet are also important organ of our body used to perform activities like walking, running and jumping but are often neglected. They need to be taken care. The main motive of our formulation was to formulate and to develop the anti-crack herbal gel containing aloe vera gel and hibiscus extract having healing and antimicrobial activities. Various ingredients having anti-inflammatory property were incorporated and microbial studies were carried out for the effectiveness of the gel. It was found that developed product is safe and effective against cracked heels without any side effect. The effectiveness of the gel was seen on volunteers cracked heel by applying for 15 day. Feet need to be taken care of comfort, beautification, and protection from various microorganisms. The object of the present work is to formulate and develop foot care cream with herbal ingredients having various activities like healing and antimicrobial. The various herbs have been reported to having antimicrobial activities. It has been concluded that the product has been good foot care proper.

Introduction

Cosmetics, derived from the Greek term kosmesticos meaning “to adorn,” have historically been used to enhance appearance and cleanse the skin. Among them, Herbal Skin Care Cream is a traditional moisturizing preparation used since ancient Greece to soothe, hydrate, and protect dry or sensitive skin. These creams are typically formulated as oil-in-water emulsions using natural ingredients such as beeswax, coconut oil, rose oil, aloe vera, neem, and mineral oils. Their cooling sensation results from the slow evaporation of water from the emulsion.

Herbal cosmetics contain plant-based active ingredients and are valued for being safer, more culturally accepted, and easily accessible. Herbal skin care creams offer benefits such as moisturization, pore cleansing, non-irritating application, and natural skin protection. However, they may have limitations such as inconsistent efficacy, weak scientific backing, reduced shelf life, and poor absorption of ingredients with large particle sizes.

The text also highlights cracked heels, a common skin condition where deep fissures can cause pain or infection. Herbal creams help alleviate dryness, one of the major causes of cracked skin.

Emulsification Technique

Herbal Skin Care Creams are prepared through emulsification—combining oil and water into a stable mixture using natural emulsifying agents like beeswax and borax. The formulation process involves melting oils and waxes, slowly adding water while stirring, and incorporating optional essential oils. Emulsification improves product stability, texture, hydration capacity, and compatibility with additional ingredients.

Key Herbal Ingredients and Their Roles

• Borax – Acts as an emulsifier and mild exfoliant; stabilizes oil–water mixtures.

• Aloe Vera – Provides hydration, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory effects.

• Beeswax – Works as a thickener, emulsifier, moisturizer, and skin protector.

• Coconut Oil – Hydrates, nourishes, and forms a protective barrier; rich in antioxidants.

• Neem Oil – Offers antimicrobial and healing properties.

• Rose Water/Oil – Adds fragrance, soothes skin, and balances moisture.

Methodology

Materials such as aloe vera leaves, neem leaves, coconut oil, beeswax, borax, rose oil, and distilled water were collected from local sources and laboratories. Herbal extracts (aloe vera gel and neem leaf extract) were prepared through washing, drying, blending, and solvent extraction. The cream was formulated in three batches (F1, F2, F3) and evaluated for appearance, spreadability, and stability.

Conclusion

By using Neem oil, Aloe Vera, coconut oil cream showed a anti-bacterial effect and all these herbal ingredients showed significant different activities. Based on results and discussion it can be safely used on skin. From the above results it is concluded that the formulated cream showed good consistency and spread ability, homogeneity, pH, and there is no phase separation during study period of research. From the above study it can be concluded that the herbal Aloe-Vera Herbal Skin Care Cream is safe to use as it is developed from herbal extract. Natural remedies are more acceptable in the belief that they are safer with fewer side effects than the synthetic ones. So, the values of herbs in the cosmeceutical has been extensively improved in personal care system and there is a great demand for the herbal cosmetics nowadays. An herbal cream which is nontoxic, safe, effective and improves patient compliance by the utilization of herbal extracts would be highly acceptable. F3 formlaulat on herbal ingredients showed best Anti-bacterial activities. Based on the results, we can suggest that the F3 formulations were stable and can be safely used on the skin. It can be concluded that herbal creams without side effects having anti-inflammatory property can be used as the provision of a barrier to protect the skin.

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