Development of Film-Forming Gel Formulations Containing Royal Jelly and Honey Aromatic Water for Cosmetic Applications

• Published in: Gels Vol. 9; no. 10; p. 816
• Main Authors: Thewanjutiwong, Sirawut, Phokasem, Patcharin, Disayathanoowat, Terd, Juntrapirom, Saranya, Kanjanakawinkul, Watchara, Chaiyana, Wantida
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.10.2023; MDPI
• Subjects: Acids; aromatic water; Autoclaving; Carboxymethyl cellulose; Cellulose; cosmetic; Cosmetics; Crystal structure; Drying; film-forming gel; Food preservation; Fourier transforms; Gels; Honey; Hydroxyethyl celluloses; Industrial wastes; Infrared analysis; Mechanical properties; Microorganisms; Moisture content; Polymer films; polymers; Polyvinyl alcohol; Product development; royal jelly; Sedimentation & deposition; Sediments; Shelf life; Skin; Technology application; Viscosity; Thailand; United Kingdom; Germany

This study aimed to develop a film-forming gel containing honey aromatic water (HW) and royal jelly (RJ) for cosmetic applications as a facial peel-off mask. HW, which is industrial waste from the water-reduction process of honey, was sterilized by autoclaving and filtration through a 0.22 µm membra...