Formulation and evaluation of herbal lipstick and hand lotion from mango butter

Abstract

Cosmetics have been incredulously in demand since historical times till today. Herbal cosmetics are gaining wide popularity because of their natural ingredients and less toxic effects. Aim of the present study was made to formulate lipstick and hand-lotion using mango butter extracted from Mangifera indica, as a substitute for cocoa butter. The prepared lipstick and hand lotion were evaluated for their organoleptic properties such as melting point, pH, surface anomalies, irritancy, spreadability, washability, and other parameters. The prepared herbal cosmetic formulations have shown promising results upon evaluation. The present work also highlights the value addition of agro-industrial waste of mango seeds by incorporating the mango butter into suitable cosmetic formulations.

Utilisation of Mangifera indica plant extracts and parts in antimicrobial formulations and as a pharmaceutical excipient: a review

“…The therapeutic effect and cosmetic importance of M. indica is brought into synergy in its use in cosmetic formulations such as mango lipstick and mango cream/lotion. Jain et al [ 59 ] formulated hand-lotion and lipstick from oil derived from M. indica seeds. The butter was extracted from mango seeds using n-hexane as solvent.…”

Lipsticks History, Formulations, and Production: A Narrative Review

“…It contains a wide spectrum of therapeutic benefits in practically every part of the plant. The extracts of M. indica have been reported to have antiviral, antibacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anti-amoebic, cardiotonic, and diuretic effects [41].…”