Research Article
Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal-Based Antiacne Gel Preparations
Table 1
Constituents for the formulation of gels.
| | Ingredient | Part used | Concentration (%) | Use/function |
| | Ethanolic extract of Allium cepa | Bulb | 5 | Antiscarring, anti-inflammatory | | A slurry of Aloe vera | Large leaves | 5 | Kills acne-causing bacteria, scars, moisturizer | | Extract of Eucalyptus globulus by hydro distillation | Leaves | 5 | Antiacne agent | | Carbopol 940 | — | 1 | Gelling agent | | Methylparaben | — | 0.1 | Preservative | | Propylparaben | — | 0.1 | Preservative | | Triethanolamine | — | 2 | Neutralizer | | Propylene glycol | — | 2 | Humectant | | Distilled water | — | QS | Vehicle |
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