Development and Evaluation of Moisturizing Cream containing Salvia hispanica and Aloe vera and its Antioxidant Potential

Authors

  • Rutuja K. Deore Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy Satana, Nashik, Maharashtra
  • Khemchand Surana Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy, Satana, Nashik, Maharashtra
  • Sunil K. Mahajan Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy, Satana, Nashik, Maharashtra
  • Rushikesh L. Bachhav Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy Satana, Nashik, Maharashtra
  • Deepak D. Sonawane Department of Pharmaceutics, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy, Nashik, Maharashtra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30827/ars.v66i3.32785

Keywords:

Aloe vera, Salvia hispanica, Chía, Crema hidratante, antioxidante

Abstract

Introduction: Bioactive chemicals in Salvia hispanica (Chia) seeds and Aloe vera hydrate, protect, and restore skin. The goal of this work will formulate and evaluate a multifunctional herbal cream with Salvia hispanica seed mucilage, Aloe vera gel, shea butter, and coconut oil to hydrate and restore skin.

Methods: Salvia hispanica seed extract was obtained through mucilage extraction. Aloe vera gel was prepared and incorporated into the formulation along with shea butter and coconut oil. The final cream formulation was evaluated for physicochemical parameters such as pH (6), spreadability (7.5 g/sec), consistency, washability, and non-irritancy. The hydrogen peroxide scavenging assay for antioxidant activity performed.

Results: The formulated cream demonstrated antioxidant activity revealed a significant hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity of 95.16 %, indicating high radical scavenging potential. The formulation exhibited desirable physicochemical characteristics.

Conclusion: This study found that the cream is antioxidant activity with its natural composition and helpful plant-based components; it could be an effective and sustainable skincare solution.

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Published

2025-06-20

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Deore RK, Surana K, Mahajan SK, Bachhav RL, Sonawane DD. Development and Evaluation of Moisturizing Cream containing Salvia hispanica and Aloe vera and its Antioxidant Potential. Ars Pharm [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 20 [cited 2025 Jul. 28];66(3):276-87. Available from: https://revistaseug.ugr.es/index.php/ars/article/view/32785

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