Authors : Dr. Sreevidya Puvvala; Dr. M. Sri Rekha; Y. Nagasurekha; Sk. Rizwana; Sk. Imran; M. Venkatesh Naik

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun2069

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Abstract : Cheilitis is an inflammatory disorder of the lips characterized by dryness, fissuring, erythema, scaling, and susceptibility to microbial infections. Conventional lip care products primarily provide cosmetic benefits and frequently contain synthetic pigments that may induce allergic reactions and irritation. The present study aimed to develop and comparatively evaluate natural pigment-enriched polyherbal therapeutic lipsticks intended for supportive management of cheilitis. Three formulations were prepared using natural pigments obtained from dragon fruit peel, beetroot, and rose petals along with neem oil, betel leaf extract, henna leaf extract, coconut oil, soy wax, vitamin E, and rose oil. Lipsticks were prepared by the fusion molding method and evaluated for organoleptic characteristics, melting point, breaking strength, spreadability, pH, homogeneity, skin irritation, stability, antioxidant activity, and antimicrobial activity. The formulations exhibited satisfactory physicochemical properties and acceptable stability. Beetroot-based formulation demonstrated the highest antioxidant activity (84.7 ± 1.5%) and antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Dragon fruit formulation showed superior stability, whereas rose-based lipstick exhibited the highest sensory acceptability. The findings suggest that natural pigment-based polyherbal lipsticks may serve as multifunctional cosmetic products providing both aesthetic enhancement and therapeutic benefits.

Keywords : Cheilitis, Herbal Lipstick, Natural Pigments, Beetroot, Dragon Fruit Peel, Rose Petals, Antioxidant Activity, Antimicrobial Activity.

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