FORMULATION AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF EMULGEL CONTAINING CARROT EXTRACT (Daucus carota L.)

Abstract

Carrots, scientifically known as *Daucus carota L.*, are tuberous plants widely consumed for their numerous benefits, particularly in skin care. They help maintain skin moisture, soften the skin, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles caused by free radicals, acting as antioxidants. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin K. This study employs an experimental approach to formulate carrot extract into an emulgel—a preparation that combines the benefits of emulsions and gels, using various concentrations of gelling agents. The emulgel was then subjected to physicochemical tests, including organoleptic evaluation, homogeneity assessment, pH testing, spreadability, phase separation, and irritation testing.