Application of Jasminum Sambac(L.)Ait and Limonium Vulgare Petals in Shower Gel Formulations
To identify appropriate suspending agents and preservatives,the petals underwent treatment under optimal conditions to ensure their long-lasting shape when incorporated into shower gel products.High-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)and field emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM)were employed to examine the impact of pre-treatment and the condition of Jasminum sambac(L.)Ait and Limonium vulgare petals after a 5-year exposure to shower gel.The results revealed that treating dried petals with boiling water and potent oxidants effectively eliminated pigments and volatile constituents.Remarkably,even after 5 years in shower gel,the petals maintained their shape and exhibited uniform suspension,while remaining within acceptable microbial limits.Although the reduction of non-volatile substances in the petals resulted in a lighter color and thinner texture,this alteration actually contributed to the stability of the petal morphology within the shower gel formulation.
Jasminum sambac(L.)AitLimonium vulgarepetalshower gelliquid chromatographyscanning electron microscope