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10 |
6 |
Jun 2026
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1-3
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Pharmacy
Djps college of pharmacy pathri
Pharmacy
Djps college of pharmacy pathri
Pharmacy
Djps college of pharmacy pathri
Pharmacy
Djps college of pharmacy pathri
Pharmacy
Djps college of pharmacy pathri
Pharmacy
Djps college of pharmacy pathri
Herbal cold creams formulated with plant-derived actives are gaining significant attention owing to their minimal adverse effects and multifaceted skin benefits. The present work describes the formulation and comprehensive evaluation of an Aloe vera–based water-in-oil (W/O) cold cream using the fusion method. Three formulations (F1, F2, F3) were prepared by varying beeswax concentration (3, 4, and 5 g per 20 g batch) while keeping Aloe vera gel (3 g), liquid paraffin (8 g), borax (0.16 g), rose water, distilled water, and methylparaben (0.004 g) constant. All formulations were assessed for organoleptic properties, pH, spreadability, viscosity, washability, skin irritation (patch test), moisture content, and 3-month stability. Formulation F2 (4 g beeswax) consistently exhibited the most balanced physicochemical profile — pH 5.83, viscosity 4510 cP, spreadability 58.0 g·cm/sec, moisture content 23.8%, excellent washability, and non-irritant behaviour — and was stable under both room-temperature and accelerated conditions (40°C/75% RH) with no phase separation. These findings confirm the therapeutic and cosmetic potential of Aloe vera cold cream as a safe, effective, and consumer-acceptable herbal moisturizer.
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The present work successfully formulated and evaluated three Aloe vera–based herbal cold creams (F1, F2, F3) using the W/O fusion method. All formulations met standard physicochemical requirements, confirmed non-irritant status through patch testing, and maintained stability over 3 months at room temperature. Key conclusions: • Aloe vera is an effective herbal active imparting moisturizing, soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties to the formulation. • Beeswax concentration directly governs viscosity and inversely affects spreadability; 4 g per 20 g (F2) provides the optimal balance. • The borax–beeswax emulsification system produced robust W/O emulsions stable under accelerated conditions with no phase separation. • Formulation F2 is recommended as the lead candidate for scale-up, further clinical evaluation, and eventual commercialisation. • Further research on long-term stability (>6 months), clinical efficacy trials, and standardisation of herbal extraction will enhance the commercial and therapeutic value of this formulation.
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6/2/2026
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