The present invention relates to a skin care composition. Specifically, the present invention relates to an herbal skin care composition having anti-aging, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, anti-wrinkle, anti-inflammatory, anti-pigment, sunscreen, moisturizing, conditioning, cleansing and exfoliating benefits. Also, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of multifarious herbal topical preparation.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art. [0003] Historically, many different compounds and formulations have been used for cleaning and restoring skin. A wide variety of skin care products are used to soften skin, repair lesions, combat dryness and reduce roughness in irritated skin. There are also a variety of creams or ointments that are used to reduce the itch from insect bites.
[0004] Prior art formulations however either act as moisturizers to soften the skin or provide treatment for a variety of skin conditions. Also most of the prior art skin care formulations also include ingredients that are not always environment friendly and are therefore economically unviable. Some of the prior art formulations also contain components that are ultimately harmful to the skin. [0005] Increasingly, the use of herbal products for manufacture of skin care compositions is on the rise. Skin repair products having soaps, detergents, plant extracts and the like are commonly used in this field.
[0006] Most commercially available products (creams, gels, lotions, scrubs, etc.) possesses series of formulatory ingredients ranging from active ingredient to stabilizers, preservatives, artificial colors and flavors, etc. to enhance its aesthetic appeal and stability. Many of these products may be harsh, irritating or even

harmful to the skin or the user over time. Consumers are seeking skin care products
that are not only natural but also effective with little or no side effects.
[0007] Therefore, an alternative compositions for cosmetic effects and skin
disorders must be studied and developed. This creates a great interest towards the
possible effect of natural substances on antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, oxidative
stress reducing action in these diseases.
[0008] Contemplated herein is a composition for treating skin conditions in a
subject using a topical skin care composition. For example, the composition can be
used to treat, reduce, or improve one or more signs of aging, e.g. wrinkles, dryness,
roughness, dullness, blotchiness, brown/dark/age spots, blemishes, and/or skin
sagging.
[0009] The present invention satisfies the existing needs, as well as others, and
generally overcomes the deficiencies found in the prior art.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0010] An object of the present invention is to provide an herbal skin care
composition.
[0011] An object of the present invention is to provide an herbal skin care
composition, wherein the composition is a topical powder formulation.
[0012] An object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin
care composition for pharmaceutical applications.
[0013] An object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin
care composition for cosmetic applications.
[0014] An object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin
care composition effective in improving overall skin texture and condition, more
particularly for alleviating cosmetic and dermatological skin conditions.
[0015] An object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin
care composition comprising powders of Bombax ceiba flower, Viola tricolor
flower, Arachis hypogaea, Lens culinaris, and Red Ochre.
[0016] An object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin
care composition comprising 1% by weight of Bombax ceiba flower powder, 1%

by weight of Viola tricolor flower powder, 1% by weight of Arachis hypogaea powder, 2% by weight of Lens culinaris powder, and 5% by weight of Red Ochre powder.
[0017] Another object of the present invention is to provide skin care composition which is suitable for all skin types.
[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin care which is suitable for cleaning and / or treating the whole body and hair instantly.
[0019] Another object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin care which has anti-aging, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, anti-wrinkle, anti-inflammatory, anti-pigment, sunscreen, and moisturizing, conditioning, cleansing and exfoliating benefits.
[0020] Another object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin care composition having excellent antimicrobial and cleansing activities. [0021] Another object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin care composition that has a mild and gentle action on the hair and skin of the individual.
[0022] Another object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin care composition that maintains the smoothening and soothing effect on the skin.
[0023] Another object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin care composition for full-body hygiene as well as head hygiene. [0024] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a process for preparing the topical herbal skin care composition comprising the steps of a) drying the flowers of Bombax ceiba and Viola tricolor at a temperature from about 20 to about 40 Degree Celsius; b) drying Arachis hypogaea nuts, Lens culinaris lentils, and Red Ochre separately; c) Pulverizing the components individually to a size ranging from about 20 to about 25 um; and d) mixing the individual powder components in appropriate ratio.
[0025] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin care composition that is biodegrabale and environment friendly.

[0026] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin care composition that can be used as exfoliating composition. [0027] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a topical herbal skin care composition that is Non-irritant / Dermatologically safe and Dermatologically tested: safe for human skin for long term use.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0028] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a
simplified form that is further described below in the detailed description section.
This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the
claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the
scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0029] The present invention relates to an herbal skin care composition.
Specifically, the present invention relates to a topical herbal skin care composition
having anti-aging, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, anti-wrinkle, anti-inflammatory,
anti-pigment, sunscreen, and moisturizing, conditioning, cleansing and exfoliating
benefits.
[0030] In an aspect, the present invention relates to a topical herbal skin care
composition, wherein the composition is powder formulation.
[0031] In an aspect, the present invention relates to a topical herbal skin care
composition which is suitable for all skin types.
[0032] In an aspect, the present invention relates to a topical herbal skin care
composition having excellent antimicrobial and cleansing activities.
[0033] In an aspect, the present invention provides a topical herbal skin care
composition that has a mild and gentle action on the hair and skin of the individual.
[0034] In an aspect, the present invention provides a topical herbal skin care
composition that maintains the smoothening and soothing effect on the skin.
[0035] In an aspect, the present invention provides a topical herbal skin care
composition that can be used as exfoliating composition.
[0036] In an aspect, the present invention provides a topical herbal skin care
composition for full-body hygiene as well as head hygiene.

[0037] In an aspect, the present invention provides a topical herbal skin care
composition that is biodegrabale and environment friendly.
[0038] In one aspect, the present invention relates to a topical herbal skin care
composition comprising powders of Bombax ceiba flower, Viola tricolor flower,
Arachis hypogaea, Lens culinaris, and Red Ochre.
[0039] In one aspect, the present invention relates to a topical herbal skin care
composition comprising 10% by weight of Bombax ceiba flower powder, 10% by
weight of Viola tricolor flower powder, 10% by weight of Arachis hypogaea nut
powder, 20% by weight of Lens culinaris lentil powder, and 50% by weight of Red
Ochre powder.
[0040] In one aspect, the present invention relates to a process for preparing
the topical herbal skin care composition comprising the steps of a) drying the
flowers of Bombax ceiba and Viola tricolor at a temperature from about 20 to about
40 Degree Celsius; b) drying Arachis hypogaea nuts, Lens culinaris lentils, and Red
Ochre separately; c) Pulverizing the components individually to a size ranging from
about 20 to about 25 um; and d) mixing the individual powder components in
appropriate ratio.
[0041] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive
subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description
of preferred embodiments
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0042] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
[0043] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of

a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[0044] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0045] In some embodiments, numbers have been used for quantifying weight percentages, ratios, and so forth, to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention and are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term "about." Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
[0046] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0047] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context

clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of
"in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0048] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification
which follow, the word "comprise" and variations thereof, such as, "comprises" and
"comprising" are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense that is as "including,
but not limited to."
[0049] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as
a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within
the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated
into the specification as if it were individually recited herein.
[0050] All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order
unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The
use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. "such as") provided with
respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the
invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise
claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any
non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0051] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention
disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be
referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of
the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be
included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or
patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein
deemed to contain the group as modified.
[0052] The description that follows, and the embodiments described therein, is
provided by way of illustration of an example, or examples, of particular
embodiments of the principles and aspects of the present disclosure. These
examples are provided for the purposes of explanation, and not of limitation, of
those principles and of the disclosure.
[0053] It should also be appreciated that the present disclosure can be
implemented in numerous ways, including as a system, a method or a device. In

this specification, these implementations, or any other form that the invention may take, may be referred to as processes. In general, the order of the steps of the disclosed processes may be altered within the scope of the invention. [0054] The headings and abstract of the invention provided herein are for convenience only and do not interpret the scope or meaning of the embodiments. [0055] The following discussion provides many example embodiments of the inventive subject matter. Although each embodiment represents a single combination of inventive elements, the inventive subject matter is considered to include all possible combinations of the disclosed elements. Thus if one embodiment comprises elements a, b, and c, and a second embodiment comprises elements b and d, then the inventive subject matter is also considered to include other remaining combinations of a, b, c, or d, even if not explicitly disclosed. [0056] While a particular form of the invention has been illustrated and described, it will be apparent that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
[0057] In an embodiment of the present invention, the skin care composition is an herbal skin care composition comprising various natural active ingredients. [0058] In an embodiment of the present invention, the active ingredients be obtained from the whole plant / tree or from parts.
[0059] In an embodiment of the present invention, the active ingredients be obtained from the whole plant / tree or from parts of Bombax ceiba, such as, for example, the leaves, the stem, the bark, the fruits, the nuts, the seeds, the flowers, the roots or any other parts of the plant / tree thereof
[0060] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition comprises effective amounts of one or a combination of several active agents, which include one or more active ingredients from a variety of herbs, including but not limited to those from the Bombax, Viola, Arachis, and Lens genus of plants and Red Ochre.
[0061] In a specific embodiment, the herbal skin care composition comprises a mixture of ground powders and extracts from such species of plants as: Bombax

ceiba, Viola tricolor (Pansy), Arachis hypogaea (Peanuts), Lens culinaris (Red
lentils) and Red Ochre (Geru Mitti).
[0062] In an embodiment of the present invention, the active ingredients may
be obtained from the whole plant / tree or from parts of Bombax ceiba, such as, for
example, the leaves, the stem, the bark, the fruits, the nuts, the seeds, the flowers,
the roots or any other parts of the plant / tree thereof.
[0063] In an embodiment of the present invention, the active ingredients may
be obtained from the whole plant / tree or from parts of Viola tricolor, such as, for
example, the leaves, the stem, the bark, the fruits, the nuts, the seeds, the flowers,
the roots or any other parts of the plant / tree thereof.
[0064] In an embodiment of the present invention, the active ingredients may
be obtained from the whole plant / tree or from parts of Arachis hypogaea, such as,
for example, the leaves, the stem, the bark, the fruits, the nuts, the seeds, the flowers,
the roots or any other parts of the plant / tree thereof.
[0065] In an embodiment of the present invention, the active ingredients may
be obtained from the whole plant / tree or from parts of Lens culinaris, such as, for
example, the leaves, the stem, the bark, the fruits, the nuts, the seeds, the flowers,
the roots or any other parts of the plant / tree thereof.
[0066] In an embodiment of the present invention, the active ingredients may
be obtained from by cultivating cells of the whole plant or of part of the plant in a
plant cell culture medium known to the person skilled in the art.
[0067] In a most specific embodiment, the herbal skin care composition
comprises a mixture of ground powders from such species of plants as: flowers of
Bombax ceiba, flowers of Viola tricolor, Arachis hypogaea nuts, Lens culinaris
lentils and Red Ochre.
[0068] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition comprises Bombax ceiba flower powder at a concentration of at least
about 1%, more usually at least about 50%, at least about 10%, at least about 25%,
at least about 5%, and not more than about 10% or about 20%, but usually not more
than about 7.5%, or not more than about 5%. Most preferably, the percentage of
Bombax ceiba is 10% by weight with respect to the overall composition.

[0069] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition comprises Viola tricolor flower powder at a concentration of at least about 1%), more usually at least about 50%, at least about 10%, at least about 25%, at least about 5%, and not more than about 10% or about 20%, but usually not more than about 7.5%, or not more than about 5%. Most preferably, the percentage of Viola tricolor is 10% by weight with respect to the overall composition. [0070] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition comprises Arachis hypogaea nuts at a concentration of at least about 1%>, more usually at least about 50%, at least about 10%, at least about 25%, at least about 5%>, and not more than about 10% or about 20%, but usually not more than about 7.5%), or not more than about 5%. Most preferably, the percentage of Arachis hypogaea is 10% by weight with respect to the overall composition. [0071] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition comprises Lens culinaris lentils at a concentration of at least about 1%, more usually at least about 50%, at least about 10%, at least about 25%, at least about 5%>, and not more than about 10% or about 20%, but usually not more than about 7.5%), or not more than about 5%. Most preferably, the percentage of Lens culinaris is 2% by weight with respect to the overall composition. [0072] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition comprises Red Ochre at a concentration of at least about 10%, more usually at least about 70%, at least about 10%, at least about 15%, at least about 20%), and not more than about 60% or about 50%, but usually not more than about 50%). Most preferably, the percentage of Red Ochre is 50% by weight with respect to the overall composition.
[0073] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition is used for treating aging of skin. For example the composition can be used to prevent, reduce, slow, alleviate, correct, or improve one or more signs of aging, e.g. wrinkles, dryness, roughness, dullness, blotchiness, brown/dark/age spots, blemishes, and skin sagging.
[0074] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition has anti-aging, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, anti-wrinkle, anti-

inflammatory, anti-pigment, sunscreen, moisturizing, conditioning, cleansing and exfoliating benefits
[0075] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition is suitable for all skin types, preferably is suitable for cleaning the whole body and hair.
[0076] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition can be applied to various areas of the skin, including but not limited to scalp, face, neck, decolletage, body, back, arms, legs, hands, feet, chest, stomach, and buttocks.
[0077] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition can be applied once or twice daily, wherein the frequency of use depends on the needs of the user, the condition of the user's skin, and other factors known in the skin care arts.
[0078] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition may also contain one or more other skin care ingredients, e.g., sunscreens, antioxidants, vitamins, oils, fermented rice and/or other herbals. The types and amounts of the above-discussed optional ingredients can be determined by one of ordinary skill in the art based upon general knowledge in the skin care formulation art.
[0079] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition can be formulated as a cream, moisturizer, lotion, aqueous gel, non-aqueous gel, serum, mask, ointment, liquid, foam, spray, or any other form suitable for topical application.
[0080] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition can be formulated as a body lotion, cream, or moisturizer, a bath or shower gel, a body cleanser, an exfoliating body scrub, a bubble bath, an after bath, shower body, or any other form suitable for topical application. [0081] In another embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition stimulates a reaction selected from the group consisting of fibroblast proliferation, collagen synthesis, glycosaminoglycan synthesis, tyrosinase inhibition, MMP inhibition and anti-oxidation.

[0082] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition comprises antimicrobial, antifungal, and cleansing properties.
[0083] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition has increased efficacy, improved percutaneous penetration, excellent
thermodynamic stability ensuring long shelf life, low skin irritation.
[0084] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition can be administered to patients suffering from acne and other skin
disorder including eczema, psoriasis, aging, scaring and the like.
[0085] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition can be used to treat hyper pigmented skin, the types of hyper
pigmentation being (a) genetic/environmental related, (b) disease-related, (c)
pregnancy-related, (d) enzymatic deficiency related and (e) uv-induced
pigmentations.
[0086] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition can be used as a skin lightening/even-toning composition, a sunscreen
composition, a composition for photo-protecting skin or a composition for repairing
photo-damaged skin, and the like.
[0087] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition can be used for treating conditions and disorders associated with the
skin, including but not limited to: inflammation, pruritic lesions and other
inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions of the skin.
[0088] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition can be used to maintain healthy skin, or treat or improve skin
irregularities and ailments such as scarring, sun damage, sunburn, fine lines, deep
lines or wrinkles, blocked pores, blackheads, oily skin, dry skin, acne, birthmarks,
irregular skin tone or color, pore size, stretch marks, uneven texture, age spots, lack
of firmness or skin tightness, cellulite, veins, fungus, rashes, keritosis pilaris, hair
growth in the case of areas where hair growth is undesired, irritation or skin
sensitivities, redness, puffiness or bloating, dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis,
eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.

[0089] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition can be used as exfoliation tool and selected skin care agents can be used to treat any skin surface on a human including but not limited to the back, arms, legs, hands, feet, chest, stomach, buttocks as well as tough skin such as that found on knees, elbows, hands, and feet.
[0090] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition may further comprise essential oils selected from a group comprising Tea tree oil, Tulsi oil, Rosemary oil, Lavender oil, Rosewood Oil, Jojoba Oil, Bergamot Oil, Clove Oil, Mentha oil and the like.
[0091] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition may further comprise angelica extract, ashwaganda extract, astragalus extract, bilberry extract, black cohosh extract, blue cohosh extract, blessed thistle extract, burdock extract, California poppy extract, cactus extract, celandine extract, chamomile extract, chaparral extract, chaste tree extract, chickweed extract, cleavers extract, coltsfoot extract, corn silk extract, cramp bark extract, damiana extract, dandelion extract, devil's claw extract, dong quai extract, echinacea extract, sib ginseng extract, eyebright extract, false unicorn root extract, fenugreek extract, ginkgo extract, ginseng root extract, goldenrod extract, goldenseal extract, gotu kola extract, horsetail extract, hyssop extract, kava kava extract, lady's mantle extract, licorice root extract, milk thistle extract, motherwort extract, nettle extract, oats extract, Oregon grape root extract, osha root extract, passionflower extract, pau d'arco extract, plantain extract, red clover extract, red root extract, reishi mushroom extract, sarsaparilla extract, saw palmetto extract, St. John's wort extract, schisandra berry extract, shepherds purse extract, skullcap extract, slippery elm extract, usnea lichen extract, uva ursi extract, valerian extract, wild cherry extract, wild yam extract, wormwood extract, yellow dock extract, yucca root extract or mixtures thereof.
[0092] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care composition may further comprise natural, herbal, ayurvedic, siddha, unani or any other traditional treatment agents selected from the group consisting of abrasives, antiacne agents, antidandruff agents, antifungal agents, antimicrobial agents,

antioxidants, toners, skin bleaching or lightening agents, proteins, cleaners, and
combinations thereof.
[0093] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition may further comprise powders including but not limited to chalk, talc,
kaolin, starch, smectite clays, chemically modified magnesium aluminum silicate,
organically modified montmorillonite clay, hydrated aluminum silicate, fumed
silica, aluminum starch octenyl succinate and mixtures thereof.
[0094] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition may further comprise moisturizer selected from jojoba oil, cucumber
extract, Coco-glucoside, Shea butter, Cocoa butter, Argan oil, Aloe Vera, Olive oil,
Sunflower oil, Avocado oil, Butylene glycol, Vegetable glycerin, and the like.
[0095] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition may further comprise preservative selected from sorbic acid, calendula
oil, benzoic acid, citric acid, triclosan, triclocarban, phenoxyethanol, benzyl
benzoate, benzyl alcohol, zinc pyrithione, benzalkonium chloride, and the like.
[0096] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition may further comprise pH regulator selected from sodium hydroxide,
citric acid, lactic acid, triethanolamine, glacial acetic acid, sodium carbonate, acetic
acid, and the like.
[0097] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition may be mixed with solvent, preferably purified water before using.
[0098] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition may further comprise an aromatic or fragrance generating agent,
preferably a natural fragrance.
[0099] In an embodiment of the present invention, the natural fragrance can be
selected from lemon, jasmine, lavender, mint ice, peach, red berry, apple, vanilla,
rose, rosemary, mogra, sandalwood, orange, and the like.
[00100] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition has pH in a range of between about 5 and about 9, preferably in a range
of between about between about 5.0 and about 8.0, and more preferably a pH of
6.4.

[00101] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition has particle size in a range from about 5 to about 50 um, preferably in
a range from about 15 and about 30 um, and more preferably a range from about
20 to about 25 um.
[00102] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition has moisture content in a range from about 0.01% to about 3% w/w,
preferably in a range from about 0.1% and about 2% w/w, and more preferably a
range from about 1% to about 1.5% w/w.
[00103] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition comprising 10% by weight of Bombax ceiba flower powder, 10% by
weight of Viola tricolor flower powder, 10% by weight of Arachis hypogaea nut
powder, 20% by weight of Lens culinaris lentil powder, and 50% by weight of Red
Ochre powder.
[00104] In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to a process of
preparing the herbal skin care composition comprising the steps of a) drying the
flowers of Bombax ceiba and Viola tricolor at a temperature from about 20 to about
40 Degree Celsius; b) mixing of the dried flowers with dried Arachis hypogaea nuts,
Lens culinaris lentils, and Red Ochre; c) Pulverizing the mixture to a size ranging
from about 20 to about 25 um; and d) sieving to remove the bigger particles.
[00105] In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to a process of
preparing the herbal skin care composition comprising the steps of a) drying the
flowers of Bombax ceiba and Viola tricolor at a temperature from about 20 to about
40 Degree Celsius; b) drying Arachis hypogaea, Lens culinaris, and Red Ochre
separately; c) Pulverizing the components individually to a size ranging from about
20 to about 25 um; and d) mixing the individual powder components in appropriate
ratio.
[00106] In an embodiment of the present invention, the herbal skin care
composition is bio-degradable and environment friendly.
[00107] In an embodiment, the herbal skin care composition of the present
invention maybe used on the body part in any manner known to a person skilled in
the art.

EXAMPLES
[00108] The present disclosure is further explained in the form of following examples. However, it is to be understood that the foregoing examples are merely illustrative and are not to be taken as limitations upon the scope of the invention. Various changes and modifications to the disclosed embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. [00109] Example 1: Preparation of the herbal skin care composition:
Step a) The flowers of Bomb ax ceiba and Viola tricolor are died at a temperature of about 40 deg C;
Step b) Arachis hypogaea nuts, Lens culinaris lentils, and Red Ochre are died separately at 40 deg C;
Step c) Each components are made as powder using commercially available pulverizing machine to a size ranging from about 20 to about 25 um;
Step d) Each components are sieved to remove the larger particles using commercially available siever
Step e) The individual powder components Bombax ceiba flower powder 12%, Viola tricolor flower powder 10%, Arachis hypogaea nut powder 10%, Lens culinaris lentil powder 20%, and Red Ochre powder 30% are added and mixed well for uniform distribution. [00110] Example 2: Skin irritation testing of the herbal skin care composition:
Herbal composition as prepared in the Example 1 is made into 500 g pockets each and anonymously handed over to 5 male and 5 female subjects to test the adverse effects or skin irritancy of the composition. Each of the subjects were instructed to use 50 g daily for bathing for continuous 10 days. None of the subjects reported of adverse effects or irritation while using or after using the composition.

WE CLAIMS:

1. A topical herbal skin care composition comprising powders of Bombax ceiba flower, Viola tricolor flower, Arachis hypogaea nuts, Lens culinaris lentils, and Red Ochre.
2. The herbal composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition is cosmetic composition.
3. The herbal composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition is pharmaceutical composition.
4. The herbal composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition is environment-friendly composition.
5. The herbal composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition having anti-aging, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, anti-wrinkle, anti-inflammatory, anti-pigment, sunscreen, moisturizing, conditioning, cleansing and exfoliating benefits.
6. The herbal composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition has a pH of 6.4.
7. The herbal composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the composition has particle size ranging from about 20 to about 25 um.
8. A topical herbal skin care composition comprising 10% by weight of Bombax ceiba flower powder, 10% by weight of Viola tricolor flower powder, 10% by weight of Arachis hypogaea powder, 20% by weight of Lens culinaris powder, and 50% by weight of Red Ochre powder.

9. A process for preparing the herbal skin care composition comprising the steps of a) drying the flowers of Bombax ceiba and Viola tricolor at a temperature from about 20 to about 40 Degree Celsius; b) drying Arachis hypogaea nuts, Lens culinaris lentils, and Red Ochre separately; c) Pulverizing the components individually to a size ranging from about 20 to about 25 um; and d) mixing the individual powder components in appropriate ratio.