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- DOI 10.18231/j.ijpca.2024.013
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Abstract
The lip care product which we use for everyday purpose contain harmful metals and preservatives. Other than absorbing through the pores on your lips, these harmful chemicals and metals can lead to heart and brain diseases. Butylated compounds are generally used as preservatives in lip balm which can lead to cancer. Which are harmful to lips. Herbal lip balms are commonly used to avoid the problem which arise due to synthetic lip balm. Herbal lip balm is applied on the lips to prevent drying and protect us against the adverse environment. Herbal lip balm protects the lips from drying, chapping, inflammation, sores, cheilitis etc. these side effects can be reduced by using the medicated lip balms. These review article provide us a treatment for lips in the formulation of medicated lip balm. All ingredient used in the formulation are totally herbal and can reduce the chances of having lip disease.
Introduction
Due to the increasing public concern on the synthetic lip balm, new methods are used to produce products using herbal sources. Chapped, dry or cracked lips are very common problem in harsh weather. Due to various side effect of the synthetic preparation present in the market we have come up to formulate an herbal lip-balm having minimal side effects. The beet (Beta vulgaris) is a plant in Chenopodiaceae family which now belong to Amaranthaceous family. The beetroot brings crimson color. Several parts of plant are used as antioxidant, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, diuretics and carminative. The pH of beetroot is alkaline pH 7.5-8. [1], [2] It contains significant amount of vitamin C, vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12. Beet powder is used as coloring agent. [3], [4] Now a days the use of cosmetic products has been increased and the choice of shades, color, textures, lusters, have been changed and become wider. The lip cosmetics are available in hundreds of colors, shade and texture to satisfy the demand of women. Lip product is often eaten away by the users so it was necessary to have a health regulation over the formulation. The dye that has been used for the color of the preparation of lip balm are dangerous to humans. The toxic chemicals which are used by the industry in preparation of lip balm which are not known to humans such as butylated compounds which are used as antioxidant can cause cancer, endocrine disruption, and organ system toxicity. Paraben used as the preservative can cause rashes, cancer. Fragrance use as fragrant have side effect as hormone disruption, breast cancer. Using these harmful compounds can cause be life threatening. The preparation of lip balm using natural herbal product can minimize the adverse effect of the available synthetic preparation. The present work has convinced us to formulate a herbal lip balm having minimal or no side effects which will extensively use by humans.[5]
Lip Disorder
Swelling
An allergic reaction can make lips swell. There action may be due to sensitivity to certain food or beverage, drugs, lipstick etc. if we are able to find the cause then it can be eliminated, the lips usually return to normal. But the cause of swelling remains a mystery. [6]
Sun damage
Sun damage-we can make the lips hard and dry. Sometimes can cause inflammation to lips. Or can darken the lips. This type of damage can be reduced by putting a protective layer of lip balm.
Cheilitis
With inflammation of lips (cheilitis), the corner of the mouth can cause pain, irritation, crakes, scaly. Cheilitis may be result of deficiency of vitamin B2 in the diet.
Sores
A raised area or hard edge on the lips may be a form of lip disorder or virus infection.
Crcks:
Lips can get dry and cracked due changes in environment due to dry wind, cold weather, and wind exposure.
Chapped lips
Chapped lips are caused due to licking of your lips too much. Chapped lips are dry and cracked lips. If your lips burn, sting, or feels uncomfortable they are probably chapped lips. [7], [8], [9]
Method of Preparation
All the ingredient were collected in the month of October-November from
Ingredients Used in Natural Lip Balm Formulation
|
Component |
Roles |
|
Bees Wax (Cera Alba) |
Anti-Microbial, Humectant, Enhance Skin Elasticity, Protective Layer on The Lips, Impart Glossiness and Hardness. |
|
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cocoa) |
Hydrate Skin, Moisturizer, Prevent Drying of Lips. |
|
Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Linn) |
Antioxidant, Emulsifier, Antibacterial, Fight Dry Lips. |
|
Beetroot Powder (Beta Vulgaris) |
Brighten Lips, Heal Chapped Lips, Moisturizer, Lighten Lips. |
|
Orange Oil (Citrus Sinensis) |
Astringent, Antiseptic, Enrich in Vitamin-C, Anti Inflammatory, Protect from Sunlight. |
|
Strawberry (Fragaria x Ananassa) |
Reduce Hyper pigmentation and Dark Spot, Exfoliator, Antioxidant. |
|
Pineapple (Ananas Comosus) |
Exfoliate, Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Brightens Lips. |
|
Honey (Apis Mellifera) |
Lightens Up the Dark Skin, Humectant, Prevent Pathogen Infection, Moisturizer, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiseptic. |
|
Mango (Mangifera Indica) |
Antioxidant, reduce sun damage. |
Mango (Mangifera Indica)
Formulation for 50gm lip balm
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|
Formulation1 |
Formulation2 |
Formulation3 |
Formulation4 |
Formulation5 |
|
Flavoring agent |
Orange (q.s) |
Strawberry (q.s) |
Pineapple (q.s) |
Honey (q.s) |
Mango (q.s) |
|
Beeswax |
15 |
12 |
12 |
13 |
11 |
|
Cocabutter |
16 |
18 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
|
Castor oil |
12 |
10 |
12 |
13 |
12 |
|
Beetroot powder |
7 |
10 |
11 |
8 |
12 |
Evaluation parameters of herbal lip balm
It is very important to maintain uniform standard for medicated lip balm, keeping this view in mind the formulated medicated lip balm was evaluated on the parameters such as followed. [10], [11], [12]
Organoleptic character
The color, odor, texture, fragrance, grittiness so medicated lip balm was studied.
|
Characters |
F1 |
F2 |
F3 |
F4 |
F5 |
|
Color |
Merlot |
Merlot |
Sangria |
Jam |
Wine |
|
Texture |
Smooth |
Smooth |
Smooth |
Smooth |
Smooth |
|
Fragrance |
Orange |
Strawberry |
Pineapple |
No |
Mango |
|
Grittiness |
No grittiness |
No grittiness |
No grittiness |
No grittiness |
No grittiness |
Melting point
The melting point of formulated medicated lip balm was determined by capillary tube method, the sample is melted approximately and filled into glass capillary tube open at both end capillary was cooled with ice for two hours and fastened with thermometer. Thermometer with capillary are dipped in water which is placed on heating plate magnetic stirrer. Heating and stirring was started slowly at fixed speed the temperature at which the liquid moves along the capillary tube was considered as melting point.
|
Formulations |
Melting point |
|
1 |
65-690c |
|
2 |
72-730c |
|
3 |
69-700c |
|
4 |
70-730c |
|
5 |
65-700c |
PH
pH of the samples was studied using digital pH meter. The pH of lip balm should lie between 4- 6.5
|
Formulations |
pH |
|
1 |
5.5 |
|
2 |
5.6 |
|
3 |
5.7 |
|
4 |
5.7 |
|
5 |
5.8 |
Skin irritation
The skin irritation test was performed by applying medicated lip balm on skin for 15 minutes.
|
Formulations |
Irritation |
|
1 |
No irritation occurs |
|
2 |
No irritation occurs |
|
3 |
No irritation occurs |
|
4 |
No irritation occurs |
|
5 |
No irritation occurs |
Perfume stability
The perfume stability of medicated lip balm was studied by storing the formulations for 30 days and by recording the fragrance.
|
Formulations |
Perfume stability |
|
1 |
+++ |
|
2 |
++++ |
|
3 |
+++ |
|
4 |
+ |
|
5 |
+++ |
Surface abnormalities
Studies of surfaced effect such as formation of crystal on surface, contamination by container.
|
Formulations |
Abnormalities |
|
1 |
No |
|
2 |
No |
|
3 |
No |
|
4 |
No |
|
5 |
No |
Solubility test
The solubility test is performed by dissolving the formulations in different solvents and observe the solubility in each solvent.
|
Solvents |
F1 |
F2 |
F3 |
F4 |
F5 |
|
Benzene |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
Soluble |
|
Methanol |
Sparingly soluble |
Sparingly soluble |
Sparingly soluble |
Sparingly soluble |
Sparingly Soluble |
|
Ethyl Acetate |
Sparingly insoluble |
Sparingly insoluble |
Sparingly insoluble |
Sparingly insoluble |
Sparingly insoluble |
|
Hexane |
Slightly Soluble |
Slightly soluble |
Slightly soluble |
Slightly Soluble |
Slightly Insoluble |
|
Acetone |
Sparingly insoluble |
Sparingly insoluble |
Sparingly insoluble |
Sparingly insoluble |
Sparingly Insoluble |
Ageing test
Store the sample in 400c for 1 hour and observe the various parameter such as crystallization of wax on surface and oil bleeds.
|
Formulations |
Ageing Test |
|
1 |
No |
|
2 |
No |
|
3 |
No |
|
4 |
No |
|
5 |
No |
Test for Spredability
The Spredability was done by applying the product (at room temperature) repeatedly on to a glass slide to visually observe the uniformity in the formulation. For this test the following criteria were established by the feedback form.
G-Good: uniform, perfect application
I-Intermediate: uniform, appropriate application
B-Bad: not uniform, difficult or inappropriate application
|
Formulations |
Spredability |
|
F1 |
Good |
|
F2 |
Good |
|
F3 |
Good |
|
F4 |
Intermediate |
|
F5 |
Good |
Result and Conclusion
Herbal ingredient which was used for the preparation of herbal lip balm that contains coloring agent which a natural courant is obtaining from herb Beta Vulgaris. From the above studies we have conclude that by using the herbal medicated lip balm were due the risk factors which occurs due to regular used of synthetic lip products. After evaluation we have found that beetroot loaded medicated lip balm were found to be safe and effective in desired properties. Hence from the above studies it was concluded that formulated medicated lip balm having minimal and no side effects. And thus, show maximum effect on lips. UV spectroscopy is a quantitative technique used to measure how much a chemical substance.[13]
UV Analysis
FTIR
FTIR (Fourier-Transform infrared Spectroscopy) FTIR spectroscopy is used to quickly and definitively identify compounds.The principle this spectroscopy is that when infrared (IR) radiations passes through a sample,some of the radiation is absorbed. The radiations that passes through the sample is recorded.
Microbial Assay
The microbiological assay become the most important method to quantify the concentration of active ingredient required for the inhibition of growth of antibiotic resistant micro-organism.
Source of Funding
None.
Conflict of Interest
None.
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- Abstract
- Introduction
- Lip Disorder
- Sores
- Method of Preparation
- Ingredients Used in Natural Lip Balm Formulation
- Mango (Mangifera Indica)
- Evaluation parameters of herbal lip balm
- Organoleptic character
- Melting point
- PH
- Skin irritation
- Perfume stability
- Surface abnormalities
- Solubility test
- Test for Spredability
- Result and Conclusion
- UV Analysis
- FTIR
- Microbial Assay
- Source of Funding
- Conflict of Interest
- References