FIELD OF INVENTION:
This invention relates to a formulation for shaving cream and in particular to a shaving cream formulation comprising natural and herbal ingredients.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART:
Shaving cream is a substance applied to skin to facilitate removal of hair. Shaving cream softens and moistens the skin and the hair, thus making shaving more comfortable and contributing to smooth skin. The advantage of using shaving cream, rather than soap or oil or water is that shaving cream soothe the skin and make the skin soft and smoother.
The goal of any shaving preparation is to wet and soften the hair to be shaved, cushion the effect of the racer and provide a residual film to soothe the skin. This film should be of the proper pH value- neither excessively alkaline nor acidic, it should correspond to the skin's pH level. The common ingredients in a shaving cream are stearic acid, triethanol amine, lanolin, glycerin, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, water and perfumery materials. The shaving cream also contains emulsifiers.
The shaving creams currently available in market are primarily made up of chemicals and these stiffen or harden the hair. This often results in irritation to the skin during and after shaving, and may result in ingrown hairs and pimping of the skin. Thus, there is a need for shaving creams which soften, rather than harden, hair and soothe the skin, resulting in significantly less irritation and a smoother shave.
That is the reason many of the shaving creams are now based on herbs, as described below.
A liquid shaving cream containing purified water, saponified oils of coconut, olive oil and jojoba, bay leaf, st Johns wort, lemongrass, cinnamon, sweet orange, cedar wood, lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage, calendula, burdock, rose hips, olive oil, rosemary extract, guar gum , candelilla wax Jamaican rum & aloe vera is available in the market.

The article entitled "Moisturing cream shave aloe mint" talks about moisturizing shaving cream that is made up of Purified water, isopropyl palmitate, certified organic Aloe barbadensis leaf juice(l), tocopherol (vitamin E), Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, certified organic Calendula qfficinalis(\), Ginkgo biloba{\) and Camellia sinensis (green tea)(2) extracts, Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, menthol, carbomer, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium hydroxide, vegetable glycerin, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, and botanical fragrance.
The article entitled "Proraso shaving soap - sensitive skin'" talks about shaving soap made with extracts of Aloe vera and Green Tea in a Glycerin base.
US Patent No. 6,503,517 relates to cosmetic compositions formulated with menthol and its derivatives, a cosmetic composition which includes: (i) from about 0.1 to about 30% of a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer; (ii) from about 1 to about 80% of a volatile polyorganosiloxane; and (iii) from about 0.0001 to about 5% of menthol.
US Patent No. 6,893,631 relates to a shaving soap formulation, aftershave gel and shaving method to reduce the occurrence of folliculitis, a shaving soap that comprises about 800-1200 parts by weight of a base soap; about 10-70 parts by weight of a surfactant package, wherein the surfactant package provides copious foaming to the shaving soap; and about 2-40 parts by weight of mango butter.
US Patent No. 5,500,211 relates to a non-soap shave gel composition. The shave gel composition of the present invention comprises water, a water-soluble sarcosinate salt, a volatile self-foaming agent, and a non-volatile paraffinic hydrocarbon fluid, skin freshening and soothing agents such as menthol, aloe, allantoin, lanolin, collagen and hyaluronic acid
Pakistan patent no 137815 relates to a brush less formulation comprises products from Mentha arvenses, Pine Eucalyptus and Azardiracta indica. Aloe vera along with fatty acids, alcohol and essential oils.
Thus the present invention provides a shaving cream comprising of natural and herbal constituents, the formulation has a soothing effect; it has antiseptic activity. heals the cuts and blemishes and provides sun tan protection.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
The principal object of the present invention is to provide a shaving cream formulation.
Another object of the invention is to provide a shaving cream formulation comprising of natural and herbal ingredients.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a formulation that has no synthetic chemicals.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a shaving cream formulation that has antiseptic properties.
Another object of the invention is to provide a shaving cream formulation that has soothing effect.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a shaving cream formulation that provides sun tan protection.
SUMMARY: Accordingly the present invention relates to a formulation of shaving cream comprising of natural and herbal constituents, with no harmful effects. The formulation has a soothing effect; it has antiseptic activity and heals the cuts and blemishes. It also provides sun tan protection.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a formulation for shaving cream comprising pearl powder, neem leaf extract, green tea extract, menthol, pure citral, rose oil, lemon grass oil, lutein, aloe vera gel and tulsi extract along with cosmetic aids.
In another embodiment of the invention a formulation for shaving cream comprising pearl powder ranging in amount from 0.2 % to 0.15% , neem leaf extract ranging in amount from 0.2% to 0.3%. green tea extract ranging in amount from 0.1% to 0.2%, menthol ranging in amount 1ml, rose oil ranging in amount from I ml to 2ml, lemon grass oil ranging in amount from 0.5 ml to 1ml, lutein ranging in amount from 2ml to 3ml, aloe vera gel ranging in amount from 1gm to 2gm and tulsi extract ranging in amount from 0.2% to 1.5%.

In yet another embodiment of the invention a formulation for shaving cream comprising pearl powder in amount 0.2%, neem leaf extract in amount 0.2%, green tea extract in amount 0.2%, menthol in amount 1 ml of 5 % solution, rose oil in amount 2ml of 0.05 % solution, lemon grass oil in amount 1ml of a 2.5 % solution, lutein in amount 3ml of 0.5 % solution, aloe vera gel in amount 2 gms and tulsi extract in amount 0.2 % preferably.
In still another embodiment of the invention a formulation for shaving cream wherein the cosmetic aids are selected from the group comprising of sodium or potassium stearate, sodium or potassium laurate, triethanolamine, glycerin, lanolin, polyoxyethylen sorbitan monostearate and water.
In another embodiment of the invention a method of preparation of the formulation wherein sufficient quantity of pearl powder to obtain 0.2 %, sufficient quantity of neem extract to obtain 0.2%, sufficient quantity of green tea extract to obtain 0.2%, I ml of menthol solution from Step 4, 1 ml of lemon grass oil from step 5, 2 ml of rose oil ffom step 6, 3 ml of lutein solution from step 7, 2 ml aloe vera gel from step 8 and sufficient quantity of Tulsi extract to obtain 0.2% concentration are mixed and cosmetic .aids (qs) are added to obtain 100 gm of shaving cream.
In yet another embodiment of the invention a method of preparation of the formulation wherein neem extract is prepared by a process comprising
a. cleaning the collected Neem leaves, shade drying and powdering to a particle
size of 40 mesh or less;
b. extracting the powder obtained in step a. at room temperature using a polar
solvent or a mixture of polar solvents selected from the group comprising ethyl
alcohol, 70%ethyl alcohol, 50% ethyl alcohol, preferably 70% ethyl alcohol;
c. evaporating the extract obtained in step b. to dryness using a rotary vacuum
evaporator at temperatures between 20-40°C and at a pressure ranging from 100
to 500 mm Hg.
In still another embodiment of the invention a method of preparation of the formulation wherein green tea extract is prepared by a process comprising a. powdering green tea leaves;

b. extracting the powder obtained in step a. with a polar solvent or mixtures of
polar solvents selected from the group comprising ethyl alcohol, 70%ethyl
alcohol, 50% ethyl alcohol, preferably 70% ethyl alcohol at room temperature;
c. evaporating the extract obtained in step b. to dryness using a rotary vacuum
evaporator at temperatures ranging from 20-45°C and at pressure ranging from
100-500 mm Hg.
In another embodiment of the invention a method of preparation of the formulation wherein menthol is prepared by dissolving menthol in a suitable polar solvent selected from the group comprising ethyl alcohol to obtain a 5 % solution.
In yet another embodiment of the invention a method of preparation of the formulation wherein Lemon grass oil is dissolved in a polar solvent selected from the group comprising odourless spirit to obtain a 2.5% solution.
In still another embodiment of the invention a method of preparation of the formulation wherein Natural rose oil is dissolved in solvent selected from the group comprising odourless spirit to obtain a 0.05% solution.
In another embodiment of the invention a method of preparation of the formulation wherein Lutein (70 % IPA) is dissolved in a polar solvent selected from the group comprising ethyl alcohol to obtain 0.5 % solution.
In yet another embodiment of the invention a method of preparation of the formulation wherein Ocimum extract is prepared by a process comprising
a. shade drying fresh leaves of Ocimum sanctum and powdering the leaves:
b. extracting the powder obtained in step a. with a suitable polar solvent selected
from the group comprising ethyl alcohol, 70%ethyl alcohol, 50% ethyl alcohol,
preferably 70% ethyl alcohol at room temperature with agitation using a suitable
stirrer;
c. evaporating the extract obtained from step b. to dryness using a rotary vacuum
evaporator at temperatures ranging from 20-40 °C and pressure below 500 mmHg.
In still another embodiment of the invention, the shaving cream is stable for a
minimum period of 24 months.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION:
The present invention relates to a novel formulation for Shaving Cream. The Shaving Cream contains pearl powder, neem leaf extract, green tea extract, menthol, pure citral, rose oil, lemon grass oil, lutein, aloe vera gel and tulsi extract.
The present combination with specific percentage of the ingredients will have a synergistic effect over the known effectiveness of the individual herbs.
Pearl powder:
Pearl powder is finely milled powder made from fresh water pearls, which contains a number of amino acids and several minerals including calcium carbonate which strengthens bones, muscles and nerves. Pearl powder contains natural moisturizer, protein which renews the skin, vitamin B complex and polysaccharides. In China Pearl powder is used for skin care, to reduce skin blemishes and as an anti inflammatory and detoxification agent. Neem leaf - Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae)
Neem has wound healing properties. It has beneficial effects on skin and is used for eczema (dermatitis). The major constituent of neem is Azadirachtin. Green tea: Camellia sinensis
Green tea contains high levels of polyphenols and other antioxidants. It is rich in catechin, polyphenols, particularly epigallo catechin gal late (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful antioxidant. Green tea extract protects skin from sun damage. Menthol:
Menthol is the major constituent (50%) of the essential oil of Mentha piperita (Labiatae). Menthol is used as a stimulant and as aromatic. Rose oil
Rose oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowers of Rosa damascene. Lemon grass oil
Lemon grass oil is obtained by the steam distillation of the leaves of Cymbopogon citratus (Graminae). Citral is the major constituent (65 to 86 %) of this oil. Lutein:
Lutein is isolated from the flowers of marigold.

Aloe vera (Liliaceae)
The part used is the gel obtained from the leaves. The leaves contain glycosides, anthracene, barbaloin, isobarbaloin, aloinosides A&B. The leaves are used as laxative and in eczema and bums. It is also used in cosmetics. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) Labiatae
The leaves contain an essential oil which has antibacterial properties. The major constituents of the essential oil are eugenol, nerol and caryophylline. Pearl powder is purchased from commercial sources.
Neem leaves are collected from naturally growing trees from Trivandrum district. Green tea extract: Commercially available Darjeeling green tea is procured for preparation of the extract.
Menthol crystals (Indian Pharmacopoeial grade) were purchased from commercial sources at Trivandrum.
Lemon grass oil is obtained by distillation of the leaves of Cymbopogon citratus collected from Nedumangad, Trivandrum District, Kerala. Rose oil is obtained by distillation of the flowers of Rosa damascene and is obtained from commercial sources from Mumbai. Lutein is extracted from the flowers of Tagetes erecta.
Aloe vera gel is obtained from fresh aloe vera leaves collected from Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
Ocimum sanctum extract is prepared from dried powdered leaves of Ocimum sanctum collected from Trivandrum district.
Cosmetic aids such as sodium or potassium stearate, sodium or potassium laurate, triethanolamine, glycerin, lanolin, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate are obtained from commercial sources. Triple distilled water using a Quartz Distillation Unit was used for the preparation. The preparation of the drug involves the following steps Step 1
Pure natural pearl is powdered to a particle size of 20 mesh or less. Step 2
2.(a) Clean Neem leaves are collected, shade dried and powdered lo a particle size of 40 mesh or less.
2(b). The powder obtained in step 2 (a) is extracted at room temperature using a polar solvent or a mixture of polar solvents.

2.(c) The extract obtained in step 2 (b) is evaporated to dryness using a rotary vacuum evaporator at temperatures between 20-40°C and at a pressure ranging from 100 to 500 mm Hg. Step 3
3 (a) Commercially obtained green tea leaves arc powdered to pass through a 40 mesh sieve.
3 (b) The powder obtained in step 3 (a) is extracted with a polar solvent or mixtures of polar solvents at room temperature.
3 (c) The extract obtained in step 3 (b) is evaporated to dryness using a rotary vacuum evaporator at temperatures ranging from 20-45°C and at pressure ranging from 100-500 mm Hg. Step 4
Menthol obtained as natural isolate from the oil of Mentha piperita is dissolved in a suitable polar solvent such as ethyl alcohol to obtain a 5 % solution. Step 5
Lemon grass oil is dissolved in a polar solvent such as odourless spirit to obtain a 2.5% solution. Step 6
Natural rose oil is dissolved in odourless spirit to obtain a 0.05% solution. Step 7
Lutein (70 % IPA) is dissolved in a polar solvent to obtain 0.5 % solution. Step 8
Aloe vera gel is used as such Step 9
9 (a) Fresh leaves of Ocimum sanctum is shade dried and powdered to pass through a 40 mesh sieve.
9 (b) The powder obtained in step 9 (a) is extracted with a suitable polar solvent at room temperature with agitation using a suitable stirrer.
9 (c) The extract obtained from step 9 (b) is evaporated to dryness using a rotary vacuum evaporator at temperatures ranging from 20-40 °C and pressure below 500 mmHg. Step 10
Sufficient quantity of pearl powder to obtain 0.2 %, sufficient quantity of neem extract to obtain 0.2%, sufficient quantity of green tea extract to obtain 0.2%, 1 ml of menthol solution from Step 4, I ml of lemon grass oil from step 5, 2

ml of rose oil from step 6, 3 ml of lutein solution from step 7, 2 ml aloe vera gel from step 8 and sufficient quantity of Tulsi extract to obtain 0.2% concentration are mixed and cosmetic aids (qs) are added to obtain 100 gm of shaving cream.
The following examples are gives by way of illustration of the present invention and should not be construed to limit the scope of the present invention.
EXAMPLE 1
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EXAMPLE 2
For the present invention Lutein was extracted from marigold. Dried Marigold
petals (1kg) is packed in a column and extracted with light petrol at room temperature. The extract is evaporated to dryness under vacuum at 50 °C (yield 62 g).

Crude extract of Marigold petals (50 g) is dissolved in hot isopropanol and the solution is cooled to 15°C. The precipitated lutein esters are filtered through a sintered glass funnel and the filtrate is concentrated to one-forth its volume. The lutein esters are again precipitated by cooling to 15 °C and filtered. The filtrate is evaporated to dryness under vacuum at 50°C to obtain 35 g of the concentrated mother liquor. The combined precipitate is dried in vacuum oven at 30°C to obtain the lutein esters (yield 15 g). Lutein is isolated from the lutein esters by saponification and solvent extraction.
EXAMPLE 3
Skin irritation test were carried out with formulations 1 and 2. Primary skin
irritation test (Draize test, Patch-technique) was performed in the intact as well as abraded skin of male guinea pigs. Buckler's test as well as open epicutaneous tests were also done. The cream was used as such and the open epicutaneous test was done with 14 daily applications. In these tests formulations I and 2 did not show any skin irritation as judged from the absence of Erythema and Escher formation and Oedema formation. Both the formulations were found to be safe for facial application.
EXAMPLE 4
The cream when packed in collapsible tubes and stored at room temperature is
stable for 24 months.
Numerous modifications and adaptations of the system of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and thus it is intended by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and adaptations which fall within the true spirit and scope of this invention.

WE CLAIM;
1. A formulation for shaving cream comprising pearl powder, neem leaf extract, green tea extract, menthol, pure citral, rose oil, lemon grass oil, lutein, aloe vera gel and tulsi extract along with cosmetic aids.
2. The formulation for shaving cream as' claimed in claim 1 wherein the said formulation comprising pearl powder ranging in amount from 0.2 % to 0.15%. neem leaf extract ranging in amount from 0.2% to 0.3%, green tea extract ranging in amount from 0.1% to 0.2%, menthol ranging in amount 1 ml, rose oil ranging in amount from 1 ml to 2ml, lemon grass oil ranging in amount from 0.5 ml to 1 ml, lutein ranging in amount from 2ml to 3ml, Aloe vera gel ranging in amount from lgm to 2gm and tulsi extract ranging in amount from 0.2% to ! .5%.
3. The formulation for shaving cream as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said formulation comprising pearl powder in amount 0.2% , neem leaf extract in amount 0.2%, green tea extract in amount 0.2%, menthol in amount 1ml of 5 % solution, rose oil in amount 2ml of 0.05% solution, lemon grass oil in amount lml of a 2.5 % solution, lutein in amount 3ml of 0.5 % solution, Aloe vera gel in amount 2 gms and tulsi extract in amount 0.2 % preferably.
4. The formulation for shaving cream as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said formulation comprises cosmetic aids selected from the group comprising of sodium or potassium stearate, sodium or potassium laurate, triethanolamine, glycerin, lanolin, polyoxyethylen sorbitan monostearate and water.
5. A method of preparation of the formulation as claimed in claim 1 wherein sufficient quantity of pearl powder to obtain 0.2 %, sufficient quantity of neem extract to obtain 0.2%, sufficient quantity of green tea extract to obtain 0.2%, 1 ml of menthol solution, 1 ml of lemon grass oil, 2 ml of rose oil, 3 ml of lutein solution, 2 ml Aloe vera gel and sufficient quantity of Tulsi extract to obtain 0.2% concentration are mixed and cosmetic aids (qs) are added to obtain 100 gm of shaving cream.
6. The method of preparation of the formulation as claimed in claim 1 and 5 wherein neem extract is prepared by a process comprising
a. cleaning the collected Neem leaves, shade drying and powdering to a particle
size of 40 mesh or less;
b. extracting the powder obtained in step a. at room temperature using a polar
solvent or a mixture of polar solvents selected from the group comprising ethyl
alcohol, 70%ethyl alcohol, 50% ethyl alcohol, preferably 70% ethyl alcohol:
c. evaporating the extract obtained in step b. to dryness using a rotary vacuum
evaporator at temperatures between 20-40°C and at a pressure ranging from 100
to 500 mm Hg.
7. The method of preparation of the formulation as claimed in claim 1 and 5
wherein green tea extract is prepared by a process comprising
a. powdering green tea leaves;
b. extracting the powder obtained in step a. with a polar solvent or mixtures of
polar solvents selected from the group comprising ethyl alcohol, 70%ethyl
alcohol, 50% ethyl alcohol, preferably 70% ethyl alcohol at room temperature;
c. evaporating the extract obtained in step b. to dryness using a rotary vacuum
evaporator at temperatures ranging from 20-45°C and at pressure ranging from
100-500 mm Hg.
8. The method of preparation of the formulation as claimed in claim 1 and 5 wherein menthol is prepared by dissolving menthol in a suitable polar solvent selected from the group comprising ethyl alcohol to obtain a 5 % solution.
9. The method of preparation of the formulation as claimed in claim 1 and 5 wherein Ocimum extract is prepared by a process comprising
a. Shade drying fresh leaves of Ocimum sanctum and powdering the leaves;
b. Extracting the powder obtained in step a. with a suitable polar solvent selected
from the group comprising ethyl alcohol, 70%ethyl alcohol, 50% ethyl alcohol,
preferably 70% ethyl alcohol at room temperature with agitation using a suitable
stirrer;
c. Evaporating the extract obtained from step b. to dryness using a rotary vacuum
evaporator at temperatures ranging from 20-40 °C and pressure below 500 mmHg.
10. A shaving cream formulation and method of preparation thereof substantially
as herein described with reference to the examples and figures accompanying this
specification.