Author(s): Vedansh Rathore, Usha Vishwakarma, Sapna Malviya and Anil Kharia

Abstract: The rising demand for natural skincare alternatives and the adverse effects associated with synthetic cosmetics have determined increased interest in herbal formulations. This study presents the formulation and evaluation of a herbal face cream containing Rubia cordifolia (Manjistha) and Psoralea corylifolia (Bakuchi), both traditionally valued in Ayurvedic medicine for skin-related treatments. An oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion-based cream was developed and estimated for key physicochemical parameters including pH, viscosity, spreadability, and stability, alongside skin irritation potential. In vivo skin brightening and anti-pigmentation effects were preliminarily evaluated through volunteer-based application over four weeks. Results demonstrated good physical and microbial stability. These findings suggest the formulation’s promise as a natural, safe, and effective cosmetic alternative. Further clinical studies on larger populations are recommended to confirm effectiveness.

DOI: 10.22271/flora.2025.v13.i4b.1009