"Development, Standardization and Physicochemical Evaluation of Herbal Moisturizing Cream Containing Ziziphus Jujuba Extract."

Objective: To formulate a herbal moisturizing cream using Jujube fruit extract and other herbal ingredients. Methods: Jujube extract, Aloe vera, basil, and lavender were combined with excipients such beeswax, liquid paraffin, borax, coconut oil, and vitamin E to create an oil-in-water herbal moisturizing cream. Jujube extract was produced through 48–72 hours of maceration with 70% ethanol. To create a cream, the oil and aqueous phases were heated independently to 75°C and combined while being constantly stirred. The pH, spreadability, viscosity, washability, phase separation, irritancy, and stability of three formulations (F1–F3) were created and assessed. Results: Among the prepared three batches of herbal moisturizing cream, formulation F2 showed optimal physicochemical properties with pH 6.38, good spreadability (28.3 g.cm/s), and viscosity of 39416 cps, which lies within acceptable limits. All formulations showed no phase separation, good washability, and no skin irritation during evaluation. Stability studies indicated that the formulations remained physically stable for 30 days without significant changes in colour, odour, pH, and spreadability. Among them, F2 was found to be the most stable and suitable formulation compared to the other batches. Conclusion: The formulated herbal moisturizing cream containing Jujube extract was found to be stable, safe, and effective. The formulation exhibited good physicochemical properties, skin compatibility, and moisturizing potential. Among all batches, F2 demonstrated better stability and overall performance. The study supports the use of herbal ingredients in cosmetic formulations as a safer alternative to synthetic products.