FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL TENNING LOTION

Abstract

The formulation and evaluation of herbal tanning lotion involved extracting phytocompounds from Carica papaya, Solanum lycopersicum, and Aloe barbadensis miller. The extraction process utilized distilled water at 70℃ for 1 hour followed by 48 hours at room temperature, with extracts filtered and stored for phytochemical analysis. Phytochemical tests identified flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and other compounds in the extracts. Three lotion formulations (F1H, F2H, and F3H) were assessed for physical attributes, irritancy, washability, pH compatibility, viscosity, phase segregation, spreadability, and oiliness. Results indicated all formulations were non-irritating, easily washable, exhibited appropriate pH, viscosity, no phase separation, and non-greasy properties. Notably, F2H demonstrated superior spreadability. Compatibility studies confirmed the herbal components were compatible, exhibiting distinct IR peaks.