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2021, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Part A

Review on natural and synthetic preservatives for herbal face wash formulations


Author(s): R Vidhya, B Kathirvel, LV Vigneshwaran and M Senthil Kumar

Abstract: The skin is the most exposed organ liable for providing a barrier to the external environment which will resist a good range of challenges of microbial agents and infectious agents (pathogens). Chemically synthesized drugs and additives were utilized to prepare the herbal formulation like acne face washes, antibiotic gel, and also masks are presently dominating in the market. Surprisingly these synthetic medications have several side effects and fail in treating the disease or compete with pathogenic agents. The microbiological safety has as main goal of consumer protection against potentially pathogenic microorganisms, this is ensured by chemical, physical, or physicochemical strategies. The most common strategy is based on the application of antimicrobial agents, either by using synthetic and natural compounds or multifunctional ingredients. Among the preservatives described in the positive list of regulations there are parabens, isothiasolinone, organic acids, formaldehyde releasers Triclosan and chlorhexidine chemical agents have different of antimicrobial action, this review also concentrate on natural preservatives like lemon, honey, neem, aloe vera, turmeric and sugar.

DOI: 10.33545/27072827.2021.v2.i2a.34

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R Vidhya, B Kathirvel, LV Vigneshwaran, M Senthil Kumar. Review on natural and synthetic preservatives for herbal face wash formulations. Int J Pharmacognosy Life Sci 2021;2(2):11-14. DOI: 10.33545/27072827.2021.v2.i2a.34
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