Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Lipstick using Rice Bran Wax

Abstract

Lipstick is a product that has become a daily part of the lives of the majority of women throughout the world, with synthetic lipsticks taking the lead. Synthetic has a lot of disadvantages, as well as adverse effects. In recent years, the world has been looking at herbal cosmetics/lipstick, since herbal goods have begun to outperform synthetic products due to their natural powers and lack of side effects. Waxes have long been utilized as formulation aids in cosmetics and medicines. Rice bran wax is a byproduct of the rice bran oil manufacturing process. Rice bran wax is widely accessible and comes from a natural source (Oryza sativa -Family Gramineae). The following research will assess and create herbal lipstick utilizing rice bran wax. The use of rice bran wax is owing to its naturally occurring property of being a significant moisturizer with a glossy and smoothing effect. The use of rice bran wax distinguishes the product by functioning as a fantastic foundation for the lips. The following formulation prepared with rice bran wax as the main component, natural oils such as coconut and almond, rose oil for aroma, and lycopene as a colorant, resulting in absolute spread ability with proper P H .