Formulation and Evaluation of the Cream containing Piper Betle Leaves Extract

Abstract

Hyperpigmentation affects people globally with negative psychology impacts. Piper Betle Leaf (PBL) extracts has many benefits including skin lightning which may reduce hyperpigmentation. The objective of this study was to develop an effective skin lightning cream containing PBL with ideal characteristics. A formulation of PBL cream was prepared and physical properties observed. Base and PBL cream had a non-Newtonian property with acceptable color, odor, texture, and showed no phase separation. The developed PBL creams showed significant results in the reduction in melanin content.