Approaches to Minimize the Defects in Lipstick Formulations

Abstract

Lipstickisacosmeticproductcontainingpigments,oils,fragrance,preservatives,colors,textureandprotection to the lips. This review paper is about the overview on herbal lipstick which includes advantages, ideal characters, defect in lipstick, approaches to minimize defect in lipstick formulation and evaluation. Lipsticks are gaining popularity because natural cosmetics are safe. It is easy to use and handle by women. The herbal lipstick having natural ingredients or nutrients it is safe to use that keep lips healthy. This review mainly focuses on defects in lipstick, approaches to minimize defect in lipstick formulation and evaluation of lipstick. There is no any side effect in herbal lipstick that's why we are doing herbal lipstick. Also doing the evaluations parameters like melting point, breaking point, softening point, surface anomalies, ageing stability, force of application, test for spreadability, solubility test, thixotrophy character, and perfume stability.
Key words: Lipstick, Defects in lipstick, Wax crystallization, Evaluation