Formulations and Applications of Topical Herbal Gels
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https://doi.org/10.32947/ajps.v25i3.1169Keywords:
Herbal, Gel, Topical dosage forms, Spread abilityAbstract
People have known how to employ plants for the basic requirements of having healthy and beautiful skin since the dawn of humanity. Herbal formulations have always drawn a lot of attention due to their potent efficacy in improving primary health care because of better cultural acceptability, better compatibility with human body.
With minimal side effects compared to synthetic medications. Herbal face washes, creams and gels made of natural ingredients are used widely because they provide the skin with essential minerals and nutrients. Plant-derived ingredients, such as herbs, flowers, roots and essential oils, are largely reviewed in recent literature and utilized in natural topical products. This review focus on the general properties of gels, characteristics of gels, classification of gels, methods of preparation and evaluation. Also examples in natural ingredients prepared in topical gels with their applications. So, this review will help the researchers to find the way for further investigation about preparations and applications of topical herbal dosage forms.
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