FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF FACE CREAM BY USING CLITORIA TERNATEA AND PSIDIUM GUAJAVA

A growing demand for cosmetics made with natural ingredients has increased interest in plant-based substances that offer skin benefits. This study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a face cream containing extracts of Clitoria ternatea flowers and Psidium guajava leaves. Clitoria ternatea is rich in anthocyanins with strong antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties, while Psidium guajava contains bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, phenols, and tannins that exhibit antimicrobial and antibacterial activity, contributing to skin protection. The cream was formulated using suitable emulsifiers, moisturizing agents, and preservatives to obtain a product with acceptable consistency and appearance. The prepared formulations were evaluated for physicochemical properties including appearance, pH, uniformity, spreadability, and skin irritation. The formulated cream showed a smooth, creamy texture, good spreadability, and a pH compatible with normal skin, and was found to be non-irritating. Among the formulations, F3 exhibited good spreadability along with significant antioxidant and antibacterial activity. Overall, the study indicates that the developed face cream is stable, safe for use, and potentially effective in managing skin aging, acne, skin brightening, and protection against oxidative stress and infections.