FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL LIPSTICK USING NATURAL COLOUR EXTRACT FROM AMARANTHUS GANGETICUS LINN LEAF

Cosmetics have been in high demand since ancient times until today. Lipsticks are a type of cosmetic used to enhance their appearance and protect the lips. Generally, waxes, oils, emollients, pigments, and varieties of dye or colouring agents are used to prepare lipsticks. Synthetic colours and other ingredients are hazardous to the human skin and body. Substituting synthetic ingredients with natural substances will decrease the side effects of lipsticks. Also, natural ingredients protect lips from cracking and drying out, etc. With this objective, a study was performed to formulate lipsticks using natural colour extracted from leaves of Amaranthus gangeticus L. It is a popular leafy vegetable in north-east India, and it possesses different pharmacological activities. The phytochemical screening of the extract showed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, and tannins, which increase the nutritional value of the herb. A total of six formulations were prepared with different concentrations of colour extract and evaluated with parameters such as melting point, breaking point, spreadability, surface anomalies, stability, irritation test, etc. The formulations met the physical requirements with good colour and were non-irritant to the skin.