Introduction
Cosmetics are any products that are used to improve one's outward look. Product including skin creams, lotions, powders, fragrances, lipsticks, nail polish, eye and face makeup, coloured contact lenses, hair dyes, hair sprays, gels, deodorants, baby products, bubble bath, bath salts, and many more are in high demand in both developing as well as developed nations. Natural herbal cosmetics are an extremely valuable gift from Earth, and their popularity is still only rising. For your beauty regimen, a variety of herbal cosmetic items are available. The preparations are herbal cosmetics, which stand for the category of cosmetics containing active bio-ingredients, nutraceuticals, or medicines. Herbs are employed in the cosmetics industry because of their many beneficial characteristics, including anti-oxidant anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-bacterial, etc.1, 2
Current study showed that the natural cosmetics are one of the most preferred skin care globally because they are believes to be safer than their chemically-based relatives and because they may cover the skin from harmful UV radiation. Lipstick, or crayon lip colour, is a cosmetic product that provides colour, texture, and protection to the lips via the use of pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients. Lipstick is one of the most popular makeup items. Some lip colours can be used as lip balms to keep your lips soft and glossy.3
It is a popular cosmetic option that may be made from either natural or artificial ingredients. Some of the heavy metals used in synthetic lipsticks are absorbed by the lips and stomach after application. These metals include nickel, copper, chromium, arsenic, and cobalt. The remaining is taken up by the skin's melanin and combines with other chemicals in the environment to produce a rash that most noticeably affects the lips. So, the lipsticks in particular need to be tested for irritation since they are applied directly to the lips, which may be quite sensitive. A precautionary skin and lip test is still necessary to rule out the risk of an allergic reaction. In contrast to the harmful consequences of synthetic chemicals, the herbal term serves as a symbol of protection for people's well-being. Compresses, tonics, pastes, shampoos, sindur, birth control, and even lipstick made from herbs are all on the rise in popularity.4, 5, 6
Herbal cosmetics are becoming more popular since they are safe for the skin and don't cause any irritation or other problems. Herbal cosmetics are sometimes commonly referred to as "natural cosmetics." First, a natural base is made, into which one or more herbal constituents are carefully combined.3, 4, 5 Lip colouring has been a tradition since the prehistoric era. In recent days the usage of produIn Current era, lipsticks contain various hazardous chemicals that might cause health issues (dermatitis, allergy, dryness on lip). It turns the lips a dark shade of black as well.Synthetic dyes are very harmful if ingested by the user. In the worst case, it might lead to a dangerous type of cancer and other diseases.For this reason, in the current study, we can develop a herbal lipstick using various herbal pigments and mould. Tbelieved to have no or little negative effects.3, 7, 8
Experimental Work
Material and its role/importance
Various Ingredients used in the preparation of Lipstick listed below:9
Table 1
List of ingredients & its role
Application of ingredient2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11
Bees wax
Liquid paraffin
Beetroot extract
Beetroot is used to provide the skin with an abundance of nutrients.
Beet root powder can be used in lip balm/lip gloss recipes to naturally color them pink/red.
Beetroot is used for lightening, softening and antioxidant for lips.
Saffron
Rose extract
Chocolate essence
It is used to create a more natural aroma.
It is use as a flavouring agent.
It is used to give the pleasant odour/smell.
Clove oil
Clove oil is useful against various bacterial pathogens. It also act as an antiseptic.
Clove oil is rich in minerals and contain high amount of anti-oxidant.
Clove oil helps in reducing the sagginess of the skin.
It prevents the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
It removes the dead skin cells and helps in blood circulation.
Method
Beetroot extraction method
Collection of plant material
The Beetroot fruit is collected in the months of September 2022. The fruits are procured from the local market of Lucknow, India.
Biological source: Beta vulgaris.
Family: Amaranthaceae.
Beetroot is usually known in Rural area as Cukandara and Beta vulgaris Linn herbal extracts used in formulation of herbal lipstick for the purpose of its lightening and softening property. It also possesses nourishing property (2,12).
Rose extraction method
Collection of material
The Rose flower is obtained in the month of September 2022. The flowers are collected from the LMCP herbal garden.
Biological name: Rosa rubiginosa.
Family: Rosaceae.
The Rose flowers extract used in formulation of herbal lipstick as a pigments/ colouring agent.12
Method of extraction
First of all collect the rose flower in LMCP herbal garden.
Separate the petal in the flowers and wash the petal.
Take a 50ml distilled water in a beaker and put the beaker on a heating mantle at 70ºC.
Water is heated then we infuse some amount of rose petal in a beaker at same time.
We took out the petal after the colour disappeared and then filter it with the help of filter paper.
Collect the Rose extract in a suitable container and store it.
Preparation of blank moulds
Collection of plant material3
Papaya leaves are obtained in the month September 2022. Papaya leaves are collected from the LMCP herbal garden.
Biological source: Carica papaya.
Family: Caricaceae.
Blank Lipstick Mould is prepared from Carica papaya leaf of petiole.
Formulation of lipstick
Table Shown the Ingredients used in the manufacture of herbal lipstick with required amounts/quantity
Table 2
Ingredients and its quantity
Procedure for the preparation of herbal lipstick2, 13
The composition of the herbal lipstick followed the standard method to produce lipstick.
In this procedure, Bees wax is melted in a beaker on a heating mantle adjusted to 70 degrees Celsius.
In the same manner, Liquid paraffin, almond oil and coconut oil (oil phase) was melted in a beaker placed on a heating mantle at a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius.
After mixing of oil phase mixture is cooled and then Acacia is added in oil phase and mixed properly.
Both the Beet root extract and the saffron (colouring pigment) were added to the oil phase until a uniform combination was achieved.
After this, chocolate essence and clove oil are mixed in oil phase and mixed it.
After that, it was combined with the wax phase during the same temperature.
The molten solution was placed into lipstick moulds once it had been prepared. After the process of solidification, it was removed from the moulds (cut the lipstick mould using knife or blade) and placed in the lipstick case.
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Evaluation of lipstick2, 14
In order to assess the quality of the finished herbal lipstick, we used the following parameters include:
Organoleptic parameter, pH breaking point, melting point, surface anomalies, force of application, aging stability, solubility, skin irritation test and spreadability test using recommended procedure. The results of the study are presented in Table 3.
Colour and texture- After formulating lipsticks, we made sure they were the right shade, had the ht amount of shine, and had a smooth, creamy texture.
Smell- Smell was determined in two ways. One was by placing the sample on a hot plate. The second method involves inhaling a direct sample from 25 people, both male and female.
pH- Each sample was examined three times, and the average of those values served as the final readings. pH paper was used to measure the pH of herbal lipstick formulations.
Solubility test- We tested the solubility of the herbal lipstick formulation by dissolving it in a number of different solvents.
Melting point- The melting point is a crucial parameter in lipstick development since it indicates the maximum storage time that may be safely tolerated. Capillary tube testing method was used to evaluate the lipstick formulation's melting point.
Breaking point- The purpose of this experiment was to determine the greatest force that could be exerted on a lipstick before it cracked. Lipstick is made stronger by this test. Herbal lipstick in its prepared form was horizontally placed in a socket about an inch from the edge of the support. Every 30 seconds, the load was raised by a fixed amount (10 g), and the breaking weight was recorded.
Surface anomalies/External irregularity- In this we examined surface defects like crystal formation, formation of solid fatty substances. Contamination through mould, fungi, and any other contamination.
Fragrance stability- After 30 days, the fragrance/smell of the herbal lipstick composition was evaluated by inhaling a direct sample from 25 people, both male and female.
Skin irritation test- The procedure involves applying the product directly to the skin for 10 to 15 minutes and any symptoms of irritation was evaluated.
Aging stability- The prepared herbal lipstick was kept for one hour at the temperature of a refrigerator (40 degrees Celsius), room temperature (20 to 250 degrees Celsius), and hot temperature (30 to 400 degrees Celsius). Several criteria, including streaking, catering, and blooming, crystallization were evaluated in this study.
Force of application/ Spreadability test- In this test, lipstick was applied repeatedly to the glass slide to check for breakage, distortion/bending, and splintering during application as well as to evaluate the consistency/uniformity of the protective coating.a. Good: there are no irregular spots, the lipstick is applied smoothly, and there is no distortion.b. Intermediary: consistent yet with some smudges/spots and stains here and slightly distorted but satisfactory applications.c. Bad: Deformed, hard to apply, and fragmented, everything is not uniform leaves behind a lot of little pieces.
Acceptance- Twenty-Five female volunteers participated in acceptance research in which three different formulations of a herbal lipstick were tested out and the percentage of approval was determined.
Evaluation Result
Table 3
Evaluation result of herbal lipstick formulation
Conclusion
The above study and research found that herbal lipstick is better for people’s than chemically made lipstick. It provides the right medicinal properties, better nourishes, and treats a variety of lip issues. Some herbal/natural elements such bees wax, coconut oil, almond oil, beetroot & rose extract, etc and papaya mould may be used to effectively manufacture herbal lipstick. Additionally, it has been shown that using natural colorants in lipstick composition has very little to no negative effects. After extensive clinical studies and evaluation Properties like melting point, breaking point, skin irritation, and spread ability are determined/proven to be proven to be a suitable/satisfactory product for offering lips nutrition and attractive appearance. Hence, the produced lipstick may thus be used safely and effectively.
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