GEL- A gel is a solid jelly like material that can have properties ranging from soft and weak to hard and tough. Acne is the common disorder occurring due to the changes in the hormones such as androgens , corticosteroids. Face and neck are more prone to the acne. Acne can be prevented by removing the oil from the face. To keep the skin free from acne, it should have antioxidants , smoothing and moisturizing property

1. PRESENTED BY
MONIKA TARGHOTRA
M.PHARM

2. INTRODUCTION
 GEL- A gel is a solid jelly like material that can have
properties ranging from soft and weak to hard and
tough.
 Acne is the common disorder occurring due to the
changes in the hormones such as androgens ,
corticosteroids.
 Face and neck are more prone to the acne.
 Acne can be prevented by removing the oil from the
face.
 To keep the skin free from acne, it should have
antioxidants , smoothing and moisturizing property.

3.  Anti oxidants will help reduce the presence
of free radicals which prevent ageing and
anti inflammatory effects of skin.
 Moisturizing property will keep the skin
smooth and impart cooling effect and
prevent from dehydrating the skin .

4. FORMULATION OF HERBAL FACE
WASH GEL
INGREDIENTS QUANTITY IN %
Ethanolic extract of lemon 1
Ethanolic extract of neem 1
Ethanolic extract of aloe vera 1
Ethanolic extract of Curcurma longa 1
Carbopol 940 2
Methyl paraben 0.1
Propyl paraben 2
Triethanolamine 2
Propylene glycol 2
Sodium lauryl sulphate 2
Distilled water q.s

5. VALUABLE PROPERTIES
 ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF LEMON- Anti bacterial
and Anti oxidant property.
 ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF NEEM – Kills acne
causing bacteria.
 ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF ALOE VERA – Coolant,
soothing and moisturizer.
 ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF CURCURMA LONGA-
Antiseptic, anti bacterial , anti inflammatory .
 CARBOPOL 940- Gelling agent, viscosity enhancer ,
suspension agent .

6.  METHYL PARABEN- Antifungal agent and
preservative.
 PROPYL PARABEN- Antifungal and preservative.
 TRIETHANOLAMINE- Neutralizer , pH balancer.
 PROPYLENE GLYCOL- Humectants , vaporizer,
solvent.
 SODIUM LAURYL SULPHATE- Foaming agent.

7. MATERIALS AND METHODS
 PREPARATION OF EXTRACT- Maceration process.
 PREPARATION OF GEL -
A little quantity of water was added with preservative
propylene glycol and sodium lauryl sulphate were
dissolved well.
To the above solution Carbopol 940 was added slowly
and stirred well until a gel like dispersion was obtained
To this the extract was added one by one to get a
complete gel like consistency. Then triethanolamine
was added finally to the mixture.

8. EVALUATION OF FACE WASH GEL
 COLOR
ODOUR
CONSISTENCY
VISCOSITY
SPREADABILITY
WASHABILITY
FOAMABILITY
GRITTINESS

9. RESULTS
S. NO. PARAMETERS OBSERVATIONS
1 COLOR BROWN
2 ODOUR CHARACTERISTIC
3 CONSISTENCY GOOD
4 pH 7
5 VISCOSITY 1690 cp
6 SPREADABILITY EASILY SPREADABLE
7 WASHABILITY EASILY WASHABLE
8 GRITTINESS NO GRITTY PARTICLES
9 FOAMBILITY FOAM VOLUME 100 ml
at 5 minutes.

10. CONCLUSION
 Herbal ingredients opened the way to formulate
cosmetic without harmful effects which can impart the
required properties to heal the skin disease and the
expense will be less when compared with the synthetic
products .
 This formulation can be used as an effective face wash
gel.

11. THANK
YOU…