Formulation and Evaluation of Natural Lipstick from Delonix Regia

Lipstick has long been used to enhance both the color and shine of lips, functioning as a cosmetic that blends pigments, oils, waxes, and emollients to add color, texture, and protection. This research was conducted to create natural lipsticks using color pigments sourced from the petals of Delonix regia. The lipsticks produced were assessed for their sensory characteristics, such as ease of application, hardness, shine, and gloss, revealing them to be aesthetically pleasing products that effectively enhance beauty. The formulation consisted of natural components, including Delonix regia petals, carrot root, olive oil, and ripe shikakai fruit powder. To address the negative effects linked to synthetic lip products, this study concentrated on formulating a herbal lipstick that minimizes or eliminates side effects. The petals of Delonix regia not only offer a vibrant color but also possess various health benefits, such as antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, wound healing, and anticancer properties. Furthermore, this formulation functions as a natural moisturizer, making it advantageous for healing chapped lips.