Formulation and Evaluation of a Moisturizing Cream Using Aegle Marmelos Leaves Extract

Surabhi Maske, Farhat Daud

Abstract: Aegle marmelos (Linn) Correa commonly known as Bael belonging to family Rutaceae, is a moderate sized, slender and aromatic tree, widely available in India with great known medicinal uses. The known potential pharmacological activity of the leaves of Aegle maermelos are hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, chemopreventive and anti-oxidant activity due to its rich content. Phytochemical screening of Aegle marmelos leaves extract confirmed the presence of alkaloid, saponin, flavonoid, phytosterol, tannins, phenol, fatty acid, phenolic compound. It was thought worthwhile to explore its application in skin care as a Moisturizer. The objective of the present study was to analyse the phytochemical composition and moisturizing property of Aegle marmelos. The focus of the study was also to formulate a moisturizing cream using Aegle marmelos extract and evaluate its moisturizing property. A simple cream base was formulated by taking different trials and evaluated. The cream base showing the best results with respect to pH and thermal stability was used for the incorporation of the active ingredient in different concentrations and was then evaluated for its moisturizing property using Corneometer.

Keywords: Aegle marmelos, Moisturizing property, Phytochemical analysis, Skin hydration analysis, Stability study

How to Cite?: Surabhi Maske, Farhat Daud, "Formulation and Evaluation of a Moisturizing Cream Using Aegle Marmelos Leaves Extract", Volume 7 Issue 7, July 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 615-621, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20183818, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20183818