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- Title
The Potential Application of Honey in Enhancing the Acceptance of Herbal Lip Balm.
- Authors
M. Y., Seri Chempaka; M. S., Fazliana; A., Zainah
- Abstract
BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to observe the influence of honey on the acceptance of herbal lip balm. MATERIALS AND METHODS Herbal lip balm was formulated with ingredients in specific percentages i.e. extracts of herbs, essential oils, honey, olive oil and natural pigment of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) for colorant. Acceptability of the lip balm was determined through sensory evaluation with the participation of 30 members (female) of untrained panelists comprising of staff of MINT during two weeks' application. A 7-point hedonic rating scale was used. The attributes evaluated were aroma, colour, texture, taste, smoothness, spreading ability and overall acceptance. Presence of mouth odour and cracks in lips were also observed. RESULTS The lip balm had the ability to moisten and healed chapped lips and also reduced the mouth odour. This may be due to the presence, in herbal lip balm, of essential oils and honey that have antibacterial and antioxidant properties. With increasing public concern about the safety of synthetic colorants, natural pigment extracts are assuming greater prominence. Anthocyanin, a natural pigment, was used as colorant and was responsible for the red colour. The reddish colour of the lip balm increased as the percentage of honey increased. The changes in pH of the lip balm by honey influenced the colour since anthocyanins are red-coloured in acidic solutions. Increased redness colour in lip balm scored higher value for the overall acceptability of the lip balm. CONCLUSIONS Honey has a role in enhancing the colour, taste, nutrition and medicinal properties of the herbal lip balm. Additional benefits were gained with combination with the essential oils and herbal extracts in producing a high quality, desirable herbal lip balm which was safe for human utilization.
- Subjects
HONEY; HERBAL cosmetics; SENSORY evaluation; ESSENTIAL oils; ANTHOCYANINS
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2007, Vol 14, Issue 1, p115
- ISSN
1394-195X
- Publication type
Article