Fabrication, organoleptic evaluation and in vitro characterization of cream loaded with Carica papaya seed extract

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OBJECTIVE: The current study aimed to provide preliminary insights into potential biopharmaceutical applications of Carica papaya seed extract by evaluating its phytochemical and biological profiles. Furthermore, the study aimed to develop a stable oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion for the effective delivery of antioxidant-rich biologicals for cosmetic purposes.

METHODS: The hydroethanolic (ethanol 80%: 20% water) extract of C. papaya seeds was prepared via maceration technique. The chemical composition was carried out through preliminary phytochemical screening and estimation of total phenolic contents (TPC) and total flavonoid contents (TFC). The biological profile of the extract was explored using various in-vitro antioxidant methods. The homogenization procedure was used to create a cream of O/W and various tests were applied to assess the stability of the emulsion. By keeping the emulsion at different storage conditions (8 ± 0.5°C, 25 ± 0.5°C, 40 ± 0.5°C, and 40 ± 0.5°C ± 75% relative humidity [RH]) for a period of 28 days), the physical stability parameters of the emulsion, including pH, viscosity, centrifugation, phase separation, and conductivity, as well as rheological parameters and organoleptic parameters (odor, color, liquefaction, and creaming), were assessed.

RESULTS: The preliminary phytochemical screening assay revealed the presence of various plant secondary metabolites including alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and quinones. The extract was found to be rich in TPC and TFC. The in vitro antioxidant study gave maximum activity in the DPPH method. The plant extract containing cosmetic cream exhibited remarkable stability during the entire research. Data gathered indicated that no phase separation or liquefaction was seen after the experimental period. Throughout the experimental period, a small variation in the pH and conductivity values of the base and formulation was seen.

CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that the seed extract of C. papaya is a rich source of polyphenols with antioxidant potential and can be a promising alternative for the treatment of various ailments. The stability of emulsion paves the way for its utilization as a carrier for the delivery of 3% C. papaya seed extract and applications in cosmetics products.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:23

Enthalten in:

Journal of cosmetic dermatology - 23(2024), 3 vom: 25. Feb., Seite 1045-1054

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Sarfraz, Muhammad [VerfasserIn]
Shabbir, Kanwal [VerfasserIn]
Adnan, Qazi [VerfasserIn]
Khan, Haji Muhammad Shoaib [VerfasserIn]
Shirazi, Jafir Hussain [VerfasserIn]
Sabir, Hamna [VerfasserIn]
Mehmood, Nimrah [VerfasserIn]
Bin Jardan, Yousef A [VerfasserIn]
Khan, Kifayat Ullah [VerfasserIn]
Basit, Abdul [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

059QF0KO0R
Antioxidant activity
Antioxidants
Biological Products
Carica papaya seed
Emollients
Emulsions
Flavonoids
Journal Article
Pharmaceutical emulsion
Phytochemical analysis
Phytochemicals
Plant Extracts
Stability evaluation
Water

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 26.02.2024

Date Revised 26.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/jocd.16066

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36541607X