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Vol 3 | Issue 2 | Apr – Jun 2024                                                                                     Indian J Pharm Drug Studies | 73  

Original Article 

Herbal face pack formulation from Citrullus lanatus 

Supriya Mhamane1, Revati Kadam2 

From, 1Sahyadri College of Pharmacy, Methwade, 2Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, Sahyadri College of 

Pharmacy, Methwade, Sangola, Maharashtra, India. 

ABSTRACT 

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. Even though watermelon is commonly classified as a vegetable, 

it is botanically considered as a fruit and used primarily as a dessert. The main aim of this study is, to evaluate and formulate the 

Citrullus lanatus face pack. Watermelon rind powder, turmeric powder and sandal wood powder were used for this formulation. The 

dried powders were mixed and passed from sieve no. 120. Particle size of the powder was found to be 125 micron. The organoleptic 

evaluations, irritancy test, rheological evaluations, pH value, ash value determination, moisture content evaluation were performed.  

The herbal face pack is used to stimulate blood circulation, recreate the muscle, regulate the elasticity of skin and cleansing the skin. 

The herbal formulations has the less side effects. So, we decided to work on the herbal face pack.  

Keywords: Citrullus lanatus, Herbal face pack, Rind powder, Humectant, Anti-acne. 

Watermelon contains vitamins (A, C and B6), amino acid 

(Citrulline), anti-oxidant (Lycopene), bioactives such as 

curcurbitacin, triterpenes, sterols and alkaloids. It also 

contains dietary fibres in 16%, minerals such as potassium in 

4%, and anti-oxidant like phenol in 1415ppm and flavonoids 

in 732ppm [1]. The major part of the body and which is act as 

a mirror which reflects health of that person is skin. To 

maintain the health of the skin, the diet should contain amino 

acids, lipids and carbohydrates. From ancient times, the 

womens take care of their skin because they are very 

conscious about it [2]. As mentioned in ayurveda, face packs 

can help to reduce wrinkles, dark circles, pimples and acne. 

Fairness and smoothness of skin can be increased by using 

herbal face packs. From many years, the face packs are used 

for removing the dirt from the skin pores [3]. 

MATERIALS & METHODS 

The rind of Citrullus lanatus were collected and cut into small 

pieces. Then it is dried under the sunlight for 2-3 days. Then it 

is powered by using mixer grinder and passed from sieve no. 

120 for uniform particle size i.e. 125 micron. 

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Then this rind powder of Citrullus lanatus was 

authenticated by Dr. Tembhurne R. R. from Dept. of Botany, 

Sangola College, Sangola. Then collected the turmeric powder 

and sandal wood powder. Then mixed all these three powder 

in a given proportion. Then crush it by using mortar and 

pestle. Then evaluate the formulation by using different 

parameters such as organoleptic evaluations, irritancy test, 

rheological evaluations, pH value, ash value determination, 

moisture content evaluation [3]. 

Formulation 

Table 1: Formulation of face pack 

Ingredient Quantity (gm) Uses 

Watermelon rind 

powder 

30 Humectant, Anti-

acne 

Turmeric powder 5 Anti-oxidant  

Sandal wood powder 15 Anti-

inflammatory  

Evaluation of Formulation 

1) Organoleptic evaluation: It is used to determine the 

various parameters of the powder such as nature/ 

appearance, color, odor, taste, texture and smoothness by 

using sense organs like eyes, nose, teeth and skin [4]. 

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Correspondence to: Supriya Mhamane, Korwali, Tal. Mohol, 

Dist. Solapur, Maharashtra, India. Email: 

supriyamhamane99@gmail.com Tel.: +91 8080244609. 

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2) Irritancy test: In a pinch of face pack, added 2-3 drops of 

rose water. Mixed it well and then it is applied on the skin 

for 10 min. Then it is observed [5]. 

3) Rheological evaluation: In this, bulk density, tapped 

density and angle of repose were determined. 

A) Bulk density: Weighed 20gm formulation and added in a 

clean glass measuring cylinder. Then the volume is 

measured as bulk volume [3]. It is calculated by using 

following formula: 

Bulk density = 
Mass of powder

Bulk volume
 

B) Tapped density: Weighed 20gm formulation and added in 

a clean glass measuring cylinder. Then tapped it for 10 

times and measured the tapped volume [3]. It is calculated 

by using following formula: 

Tapped density = (Mass of powder)/(Tapped volume) 

C) Angle of repose: Weighed 20gm formulation. On the 

surface place white paper. Pour the formulation on a clean 

funnel which has adjusted height at 10cm from the surface 

by using burette stand. Then measure the height of pile and 

draw a circle around it. Then measure its radius three times 

[3]. Calculate the average radius by using following 

formula: 

Average radius (r) = (R1+R2+R3+⋯+ Rn)/(No.of radius) 

By using height of pile and its average radius we can calculate 

angle of repose by using following formula: 

Angle of repose (ɵ) = tan−1(
ℎ

𝑟
) 

4) pH value: Adjust the 10ml clean distilled water at a 

neutral pH by using dil. HCl and dil. NaOH. In that, added 

the 10mg formulation. Stir it well. Then take pH meter and 

deep it in a solution and compare its color with standard 

[4].                       

5) Proximate analysisw 

I. Moisture content: Weighed 1.5gm of formulation and 

empty crucible as W1. Then weighed the formulation and 

crucible together as W2. Then it is transferred in a hot air 

oven for 15 minutes. Then place it at room temperature for 

few minutes, then transfer it in a desiccator for cooling. 

Then weighed it as a W3 [4]. Then by using following 

formula it is calculated: 

Moisture content = 
W2−W3

W2−W1
× 100 

II. Ash value: It is used to calculate ash of the formulation. 

A) Total ash: Weighed 2gm of formulation and empty 

crucible. Then formulation added in that crucible, it is 

placed in a muffle furnace for 15 minutes. Then it is kept 

at room temp. For few minutes and then it is cooled in a 

desiccator. Then weighed it and calculated total ash by 

using following formula: 

Total ash =  
Weight of ash

Drug taken
× 100 

B) Acid-insoluble ash value: Weighed 2gm of formulation 

and empty crucible. Then formulation added in that 

crucible, it is placed in a muffle furnace for 15 minutes. 

Then it is kept at room temp. For few minutes and then it 

is cooled in a desiccator. Then in a clean beaker add 25ml 

dil. HCl then it is placed on a hot plate along with some 

water in another beaker for boiling. Then it is cooled at 

room temperature and then filtered by using ashless filter 

paper and washed with hot water. Then wrap it and place 

in a crucible and again place it in a muffle furnace for 15 

min. Then cool it at room temperature and then in a 

desiccator [4]. Then weighed it and calculated the acid-

insoluble ash by using following formula: 

Acid-insoluble ash value = 
Crusible with ash wt.−Empty crusible wt.

wt.of drug taken
×

100 

C) Water-soluble ash value: Weighed 2gm of formulation 

and empty crucible. Then formulation added in that 

crucible, it is placed in a muffle furnace for 15 minutes. 

Then it is kept at room temp. For few minutes and then it 

is cooled in a desiccator. Then in a clean beaker add 25ml 

distilled water then it is placed on a hot plate along with 

some water in another beaker for boiling. Then it is cooled 

at room temperature and then filtered by using ashless 

filter paper and washed with hot water. Then wrap it and 

place in a crucible and again place it in a muffle furnace 

for 15 min. Then cool it at room temperature and then in a 

desiccator [4]. Then weighed it and calculated the acid-

insoluble ash by using following formula: 

Water-soluble ash value = 
Crusible with ash wt.−Empty crusible wt.

wt.of drug taken
× 100 

             
Figure 3: Powder of Citrullus lanatus           Figure 4: Powder of turmeric                       Figure 5: Powder of sandalwood 



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Figure 8: Irritancy test             Fig 9: Bulk density,  Fig 10: Tapped density, Fig 11: Angle of repose,  Figure 12: pH value 

            
Figure 13: Moisture content                          Figure 14: Acid-insoluble ash value             Figure 15: Water-soluble ash value     

RESULTS  

1. Organoleptic evaluation: Organoleptic evaluation are 

the external appearance of the Citrullus lanatus.   

Table 2: Organoleptic evaluation 

Parameter Observation 

Nature/Appearance Powder 

Colour Butterscotch (Yellow) 

Odor Slight 

Taste Characteristic 

Texture Fine 

Smoothness Slightly rough 

2. Irritancy test: This test includes the traumatic effect of 

the Citrullus lanatus after its use on face which are 

depicted in following table 

Table 3: Irritancy test 

Parameter Observation 

Irritation No irritation 

Erythema No erythema 

Edema No edema 

Itching No itching 

Swelling No swelling 

3.    Rheological evaluation: Rheological evaluation consist 

of evaluation of flow properties.  

Table 4: Rheological evaluation 

Parameter Observation 

Bulk density 0.34gm/ml 

Tapped density 0.43gm/ml 

Angle of repose 22.210 

4. pH value: The observed pH value is 6-7 

5. Proximate analysis: These analysis consists of laboratory 

investigations of the specimen.  

Table 5: Proximate analysis 

Parameter Observation (%) 

Moisture content 2 

Total ash value 19 

Acid-insoluble ash value 10.50 

Water-soluble ash value 5.5 

 

Graph 1: Formulation of face pack 



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DISCUSSION 

The rind of Citrullus lanatus contains plant constituents such 

as vitamin (A, C and B6), amino acid (citrulline), 

antioxidants, curcurbitacin, triterpenes, sterols, alkaloids. It 

also contain dietary fibres (16%), minerals (4%). This 

constituents shows anti-acne, humectant property. Herbal face 

pack from watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) rind were firstly 

formulated. Because of its properties and less side effects of 

herbal drugs [6]. The various evaluation tests were performed 

to check the property of the powder. Organoleptic evaluation 

is to confirm its morphological characteristics. Then the 

irritancy test to check allergic reaction on body. The 

rheological evaluation determines the bulk density, tapped 

density and angle of repose. Proximate analysis were 

performed to check presence of moisture, ash value in acid, 

water. pH value is also determined [8]. 

CONCLUSION 

The results of the evaluation test show that, the formulation is 

good to use. Organoleptic evaluation gives knowledge about 

its morphological characteristics like nature, color, odor, taste, 

texture, smoothness. Then irritancy test shows that this 

formulation does not caused any irritation, erythema, edema 

or itching. Rheological evaluation shows calculation of bulk 

density i.e. 0.34gm/ml, tapped density i.e. 0.43gm/ml and 

angle of repose i.e. 22.210. Proximate analysis include 

moisture content i.e. 2%, total cash value i.e. 19%, acid-

insoluble ash value i.e. 10.5% and water-soluble ash value i.e. 

5.5%. The observed pH value is 6-7. These all observation 

shows that, this formulation has anti-acne and humectants 

property without allergic reactions.  

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How to cite this article: Supriya Mhamane, Revati 

Kadam. Herbal face pack formulation from Citrullus 

lanatus. Indian J Pharm Drug Studies. 2024; 3(2):73-76. 

Funding: None;                Conflicts of Interest: None Stated 

  

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