Formulation and Characterization of Aloe-Vera gel and Orange Peel Powder containing Cream

Abstract

The present research work aimed to formulate and characterize a cost-effective herbal nourishment cream (o/w) containing aloe vera gel and orange peel powder. While, keeping the composition of the cream base the same. The oil phase and aqueous phase consist of aloe vera gel and orange peel powder in different concentrations, which are used in 4 batches of cream. The characterization of creams was carried out by standard methods such as homogeneity tests, smear types, irritancy tests, pH tests, stability tests, sprediability tests, and acid value tests. The economical herbal cream prepared by using fewer chemicals is good for the skin and has moisturising properties. The efficiency of the cream can be improved by increasing the concentration of aloe vera gel and orange peel powder.