Preparation and evaluation of a mastic gum Peel-off mask as a skin-refreshing product

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1 Medicinal Plants Processing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

2 Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

3 Department of Phytopharmaceuticals (Traditional Pharmacy), School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Abstract

As the first link in the ecological chain, plants play an important role in human life. Their application as a group of ingredients in cosmetic products is one of the most important issues in the field of specialized skin and beauty management. Among these plants, the mastic plant and the preparation, gum, with the scientific name Pistacia lentiscus L., (Anacardiaceae family) are interesting for producing cosmetic products. In the present study, Mastic gum has been evaluated in terms of preparation for a Peel-off gel mask as well as assessment of physicochemical and phytochemical properties. Analyses such as Gas chromatography fingerprint and infrared spectroscopy were performed, and then the gum gel sheet mask formulation was prepared. The main compound in the analysis of GC/MS results of plant essential oil was α-Pinene with 65.78%. Following the preparation of the peel-off mask, the pharmaceutical evaluations related to the product including product color and odor test (organoleptic), product stability test, pH determination, conductivity, spreadability, and microbial total count were performed. The obtained outcomes showed the appropriate characteristics of the product for topical application. It is considerable that by completing the clinical processes and fulfilling the standardization procedure of the active ingredient and formulation, this mask can be presented as a suitable candidate in the cosmetic field and available in the market.

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Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Volume 10, Issue 1
March 2024
Pages 57-66

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