Abstract :
This study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of charcoal and liquorice-based face wash tablets, a novel approach to facewash tablet that makes the tablet faster disintegrant and promote stability using Inorganic salt. The formulation process involved selecting suitable excipients to ensure tablet stability, rapid disintegration upon contact with water, and compatibility with active ingredients. The tablets were prepared using Wet granulation method, Inorganic salt plays a crucial role in enhancing disintegration through multiple physicochemical mechanisms while maintaining formulation stability. Inorganic Salt is a natural and readily available ingredient, it functions as an effective disintegrant by promoting moisture absorption and tablet breakdown. Its inclusion accelerates tablet dispersion, allowing for quick lather formation and efficient cleansing. Inorganic Salt is highly water-soluble and creates an osmotic gradient when exposed to moisture. This gradient brings water into the tablet, causing it to swell and break tablet apart efficiently. Dissolution of salt in water is an exothermic or slightly endothermic process. The formulation is optimized for skin compatibility, balancing cleansing efficacy with hydration and mildness. Inorganic Salt ions can weaken intermolecular forces within the tablet, reducing cohesion and improving dispersibility. The optimized formulation demonstrated excellent physical stability, a pH suitable for facial skin, and effective cleansing without causing dryness or irritation. Liquorice and charcoal exhibited a synergistic effect, providing detoxification and enhanced skin tone. User acceptability studies highlighted convenience, ease of use, and skin benefits, making this innovative format a promising solution in skincare.
Keyword :
Face wash tablet, Liquorice, Activated charcoal, Inorganic salt, Cleansing effect, Detoxifying effect