Diseño y desarrollo de un Serum fitocosmético facial a base del aceite esencial del Rosmarinus officinalis L

Abstract

Abstract: Gone are the days when only a cream was used for facial care, however, technological advances in the world of beauty have developed a series of "skin care" products, which have been beneficial to improve the care of the skin, one of them being the serum, which is an important complement to the creams. The objective of this research is to elaborate a phytocosmetic facial serum based on the essential oil of R. officinalis focused on the use of natural cosmetology, providing hydration and firmness to the face thanks to its antioxidant capacity. For this purpose, preformulation and formulation studies were carried out using a 2 2 - factorial design to select the most stable formula. The results obtained allowed the selection of a serum with a translucent appearance, without lumps, slightly camphoraceous odor, pH 5, with a viscosity of 85.5 mPas.s. The optimized formula complies with the organoleptic and physicochemical characteristics according to the standards, thus providing a good quality product.