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| Pharmacognostic Relevance of Calendula officinalis-based organic lip Balm in Managing Human Lip Infections |
F.W. Nmom, M.G. Ajuru, C. Obeme-Ndukwe, M. Federovska
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Abstract:
Recently, there has been rising global demand for organic products which is environmentally friendly. This is the most attractive attribute of organic products. Lip balm is a cosmetic product whose sole purpose is to prevent dryness of lips, relieve chapped lips, maintain the durability of its moisturizing effect and protect against adverse environmental conditions. Calendula officinalis (Pot marigold), is a species in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is an age-long antibiotic, wound-healing, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory agent which directly acts against identified human lip infections. This study aimed at developing an organic lip balm formulated with C. officinalis as a basal ingredient and the execution of physicochemical tests. After the Preliminary Stability Test, the selected formulation was submitted to the Normal Stability Test under the following storage temperature: Room Temperature (22.0 ± 3.0 șC), Oven (40.0 ± 2.0 șC) and Refrigerator (5.0 ± 1.0 șC), for 60 days. The results indicated a successful formulation that met the requirements for lip balm production. It had normal organoleptic characteristics and acceptable stability and spreadability being uniform; without fragments or particles; Perfect application without deformation of the balm. All samples met necessary requirements during the chosen periods at different temperatures. The odor remained stable under all conditions as did the melting point, throughout the course of stability testing (60 days). In this regards, Calendula based organic lip balm is recommended for users as assurance for healthy human lips.
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