Elucidating Anti-Acne Properties of a Novel Herbal Moisturizer | Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

Acne vulgaris is the most prevalent dermatological disorder, affecting around 70% of teenagers and 10% of adults. Human skin's moisture content keeps it looking young, and moisturisers' principal role is to prevent dehydration by reducing moisture loss. Natural remedies are more appropriate and dependable, with fewer or no adverse effects. The current study focused on the use of herbs as a moisturiser to treat acne vulgaris. Azadirachta indica, Curcuma longa, and Ocimum sanctum were utilised to make the formulation, and Azadirachta indica, Ocimum sanctum, and Curcuma longa were found to have strong anti-acne properties. The antimicrobial activity was evaluated against the Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Propionibacterium by disc diffusion method. Prepared formulations were tested for physical parameters such as pH, spreadability, viscosity and color. Formulation studies was found to optimum for all parameters. The study showed the anti-acne moisturizer was significantly effective in controlling the bacteria which cause acne, i.e. Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Propionibacterium. From this research, can be inferred that formulated herbal anti-acne moisturizer was related with a substantial decrease in the growth of microbes that causes acne.

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