Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Lipstick with Anti-Oxidant and Skin Lightening Effects

The present study aimed to formulate and evaluate herbal lipstick preparations using a natural base of mango butter, beeswax, carnauba wax, and castor oil combined with plant-derived active ingredients including amla extract, licorice extract, almond oil, beetroot extract, tulsi oil, and lemon juice. Three formulations (F1, F2, and F3) were developed with varying concentrations of waxes and emollients to assess their effect on product performance. The prepared formulations were evaluated for physical appearance, spreadability, stability, melting behavior, and sensory properties under different storage conditions (room temperature, refrigeration, and accelerated temperature) over a 90-day period. F1 exhibited softer consistency with good spreadability but lower thermal stability, while F3 showed higher rigidity and excellent heat resistance but reduced smoothness. F2 demonstrated an optimal balance of firmness, spreadability, and stability across all conditions.The incorporation of herbal actives provided additional cosmetic benefits such as moisturization, antioxidant activity, mild pigmentation, and soothing effects. Among all formulations, F2 was found to be the most stable and cosmetically acceptable. Overall, the study concludes that a balanced combination of natural waxes, butters, oils, and herbal extracts is essential for developing an effective, stable, and consumer-friendly herbal lip balm.

Mango butter, Amla extract, Beetroot extract, lip balm

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