Elaboracion y control de calidad de una crema facial para el Acné a base del extracto alcoholico de Tomillo (Thymus vulgaris).

Abstract

This research aims to develop and monitor the quality of a face cream for acné base don the alcoholic extract of thyme (Thymus vulgaris). The materials used were cosmetic raw materials and the alcoholic extract was prepared by mashing the same was quantified through the Folin Ciocalteu method. The four facial cream formulations were obtained by mixing paraffin, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, dehyquart, distilled wáter ando 0.82 mL of thyme extract. The finished product was conducted by a quality control encompassing the physical properties: Organoleptic characteristics: appearance, odor, color, presence of lumps, unctuous to the touch; extensibility, viscosity, pH, conductivity and microbiological analysis: aerobic test, mesophilic total, coliforms, molds and yeasts. Meanwhile the alcoholic extract proved to have Action as the quantification of phenols gave a result of 30.36% endowing it with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. To be related to the results of quality control conducted gave us as an ideal formulation 2. The same had a homogeneous appearance, floral scent with a White hue, without the presence of lumps, very Sharp, with a 4.3 mm extensibility, viscosity of 10364 Cp, pH 7.24 and conductivity of 1214 µS making an O/W. The formulations presented high physical-chemical and microbiological quality meeting pollution-free creams and optimal conditions for use. Is recommended long-term facial cream stability study, probe more deeply about the therapeutic properties of this plant as it is reduced reference and test the effectiveness “in vivo” of facial acné cream made from thyme plant.