Pharmaceutico analytical study of Mukha Kanthikara Lepa and development of its new dosage form into Cream and Gel

The need for cosmetics is seen from very ancient days; peoples were using variety of cosmetic products both for curative purpose as well as enhancing beauty. Mukhakantikara Lepa is a polyherbal formulation mentioned in Sharandhara Samhita in the form of Churna, which is extensively used to enhance skin complexion. In present time, the difficulty of portability, application, removal and shelf life of the Churna is a great challenge to Lepa form though being effective. Here arises a need for newer dosage form. Creams and gels are semisolid preparations which may be defined as topical products intended for application on skin or accessible mucous membrane to provide localised and sometimes systemic effects at the site of application. This dosage forms are more stable, easy to handle, easy to apply and remove. Hence, modification of Mukhakatikara Lepa into Cream and Gel can be a better idea to overcome the shortcoming of Lepa form.