The increasing demand for herbal skincare products has stimulated the development of cosmetic formulations containing plant-derived bioactive ingredients with favorable dermatological safety profiles. Conventional skincare creams often contain synthetic compounds associated with adverse effects such as irritation, hypersensitivity, dryness, and long-term skin barrier disruption. Herbal cosmetic formulations offer a promising alternative by integrating therapeutic botanical agents with modern topical delivery systems (1,2). The present study aimed to formulate and evaluate a herbal turmeric glow cream containing Curcuma longa extract as the principal active ingredient, along with liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) to enhance skin protective, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and cosmetic benefits. The cream was prepared as an oil-in-water emulsion using beeswax, borax, liquid paraffin, methyl paraben, rose water, and purified water as supportive formulation components. Two formulations (F1C and F2C) were developed and evaluated for organoleptic properties, pH, spreadability, washability, irritancy, and phase stability. The prepared formulations demonstrated acceptable cosmetic characteristics, including smooth semisolid consistency, pleasant odor, favorable washability, absence of irritation, and stable phase integrity. The pH values of the formulations were 5.3 and 5.0, indicating compatibility with physiological skin pH. The findings suggest that the developed herbal turmeric glow cream is a stable, skin-compatible, and cosmetically acceptable herbal topical preparation with potential utility in skincare applications.
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