The growing interest in natural and eco-friendly skincare products has encouraged the use of traditional ingredients in cosmetic formulations. This study was carried out to formulate and evaluate a toner containing rice extract and green tea extract for improving skin health. Oryza sativa rice extract is known to contain amino acids, antioxidants, and vitamins such as B-complex and E, which are beneficial for skin nourishment and protection. Green tea extract provides additional antioxidant and soothing properties. The toner was prepared using these natural extracts along with suitable preservatives and essential oils to improve stability and fragrance. Various physicochemical parameters including pH, viscosity, microbial contamination, and stability under different storage conditions were evaluated. The formulation was also tested on healthy volunteers for four weeks to observe its effects on skin hydration, texture, and irritation potential. The results showed that the toner remained stable throughout the study period and produced no significant skin irritation. Participants experienced improvements in skin softness, brightness, smoothness, and overall appearance after regular use. The study demonstrates that rice extract and green tea extract can be effectively used in natural skincare products. The formulated toner was found to be safe, economical, and beneficial for maintaining healthy skin.
*Miss. Janvi Rajeshwar Umap, Mr. Arth Sachin Morghade, Miss. Kirti Gunvanta Pandav, Associate Prof. Ruchika Gawande, Principal: Dr. Rahul Bijwar (Thu,) studied this question.