V3I6P17

A Review: A Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Aloevera Face Wash

Adarsh Mahendrasingh Pahalawat^1*, Ms.Jayshri Dikkar², Dr. Kailash Rathod³

Abstract

Aloe vera plant has been known and used for its health, beauty, medicinal and ski n care properties for centuries. There are more than 300 species of aloe vera, gro wing mostly in dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. The botanical nam e of aloe vera is Aloe barbadensis miller. It belongs to the Asphodelaceae (lily fami ly) family and is a tree or shrub, perennial, xerophytic, succulent, pea green plant. The plant has triangular fleshy leaves with serrated edges, yellow tubular flowers and fruits containing many seeds. Aloe vera has 75 active components: vitamins, e nzymes, minerals, sugar, lignin, saponins, salicylic acid and amino acids. Many studies have been conducted to evaluate the different properties of Aloe Vera such a s anti-inflammatory activity, anti-diabetic, anti-high cholesterol, antioxidant effect, antibacterial activation, antiviral effect, anti- inflammatory, anti-acne, heart disease. Toner, Nutraceuticals, moisturizers, anti- inflammatories, skin protection against UV-A and UV-B rays and wound healing.[1]

Keywords:

Aloe Vera, peppermint oil, glycerin, face wash