Crafting Lip Balm Infused with Coffee Powder
Ahlawat A, Yadav A, Sharma S, Chauhan Y and Shiva K
Published on: 2024-05-09
Abstract
Cosmetics are substances that are used to change a person's look or scent. The global market's current demands for herbal cosmetics are unavoidable treasures of nature that are expanding. Women's needs can be satisfied by a variety of herbal cosmetic items. Herbal cosmetics are safe for human health, unlike synthetic ones. The good activity and relatively low side effects of herbal formulations, such as herbal lip balms, herbal lipsticks, herbal creams, herbal shampoos, and herbal pastes, have long drawn a lot of interest. Herbal cosmetics are cosmetics formulated with herbal ingredients that offer beneficial physiological benefits, like enhancing, soothing, and conditioning properties. The most often used technique for improving lip beauty and giving the entire line of cosmetics a glitzy gloss is the manufacture of natural lip balm. Along all cosmetic products, Natural lip balms preparation are most widely used to increases the beauty of lips and add glamour touch and shine to the beauty.
Keywords
Herbal lip balm; Coffee; Beet rootIntroduction
Coffee is a beverage produced from roasted coffee beans. Coffee has a black color, is slightly acidic, and tastes bitter. Its stimulating qualities are attributed to its high caffeine concentration. Globally, it has the highest sales of hot beverages. C. arabica as well as C. The two varieties of coffee beans that are most often grown are robusta and arabica. Coffee is a good source of various nutrients, such as magnesium, potassium, niacin, riboflavin, and antioxidants known as phenolic compounds. The coffee industry has also brought attention to its negative environmental implications, such as the deforestation and water shortages caused by coffee farms. Coffee is one of the beverages that is consumed worldwide the most. Depending on the result, coffee drinking has different health impacts.2. Roasted coffee is a complex blend of over a thousand bioactive compounds, some of which have been demonstrated to have pharmacological plausibility as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, or anticancer characteristics in recent epidemiological linkages. Exposure to coffee has been linked to a number of negative effects, including cancer, all-cause mortality, neurological, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, and cardiovascular problems, as well as pregnancy-related complications [1,2].
Figure 1: Roosted Coffee Seeds.
Coffee is a natural exfoliator and rich in caffeine that can help reduce pigmentation and even the tone of the lips. Also, coffee's rich antioxidant content reduces hyperpigmentation and free radical damage to help you regain your lips' natural radiance. Grounded coffee helps to exfoliate the dead skin cells, open up the skin pores and make our lips look plumper and fresher. A Coffee Lip Balm is enriched with coffee with other natural ingredients to heal chapped lips and ensure naturally smooth and plump lips [3].
Figure 2: Coffee Powder.
Benefits of Coffee
- Reduce risk of cancers
- Prevention depression
- Fighting diabetes
- Reduces risk of stroke
- Maintain a clear mind
- Rich in antioxidants
- Eye care
- Protect liver
- Lower risk of suicide
- Boots energy
- Burn more calories
- Weight loss
Active Component
various chemical constituents present in coffee like - Coffee bioactive components include caffeine, chlorogenic acids (CGAs), trigonelline, tryptophan alkaloids, diterpenes and other secondary metabolites [4].
Beetroot
In addition, red beetroot juice—both concentrated and dried—is a naturally occurring colorant that may be added to a number of dishes to enhance their red hue. The gut assists the body's natural detoxification processes and filters the blood and intestines since it includes a lot of fiber and saponins. This has a purifying impact. The Chenopodiales order, the Caryophyllidae subclass, the Chenopodiaceae family, and beets (B eta vulgaris L. ssp. Esculenta convar. Red beetroot (Beta vulgaris L. species) is a source of bioactive compounds, including dietary NO3−, betanin, antioxidant substances, and phenolic compounds (PCs), as well as a source of dietary fiber, minerals (potassium, sodium, iron, copper, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc) and vitamins (retinol, ascorbic acid, and B-complex). However, dietary NO3− supplementation from beetroot requires smart formulations, to provide convenient serving portions while also containing effective concentrations of NO3− and bioactive compounds as a feasible alternative to the consumption of whole in nature vegetables.
Apart from having betanin, beetroot also contains a considerable number of polyphenols and phenolic, a small quantity of vitamin C and vitamin E, which have been proved with the great antioxidant ability. betanin is the main active ingredient in beetroot [5, 1].
Beetroot is a rich source of phytochemical compounds that includes ascorbic acid, carotenoids, phenolic acids and flavonoids. Beetroot is mainly consumed as a food additive.
Beetroot on lips helps in getting rid of darker lips making your lips brighter and lighter. Also, the pink color of beetroot adds a tinge of pink to your lips. Beetroot provides great nourishment to your lips. It heals dry and chapped lips and acts as the best natural moisturizer for your lips [4].
Figure 3 : Beet Root Image.
Common names
- Garden beet
- Table beet
- Common beet
- Beetroot
Active Components: Various Active Constituents Present in Beetroot
Beetroot is a functional food due to valuable active components such as minerals, amino acids, phenolic acid, flavonoid, betaxanthin, and betacyanin. Due to its stability, nontoxic and non-carcinogenic and nonpoisonous capabilities, and beetroot has been used as an additive or preservative in food processing.
Roles of Beetroot in Skin
- Beetroot provides great nourishment to your lips.
- It heals dry and chapped lips and acts as the best natural moisturizer for your lips.
- Your lips become softer. The hydrating properties present in beetroot help in making your super soft.
- It also aids in reducing lines from your lips because of its anti-aging benefits thus making your lips younger.
- Beetroot makes your lips juicy and plump. The juice of beetroot adds an instant glow to your lips and it appears more hydrated, nourished, and juicier. With the regular application of beetroot on your lips, your lips will always look fuller.
- Boosts energy
- Balances blood pressure
- Increases immunity
- Improves circulation
- Protects against heart diseases
- Detoxifies the body
- Helps to reduce birth defects
- Improves stamina
- Keeps your heart in good shape
- Takes care of your eyes
- Takes care of your liver
- Helps prevent cancer
- Helps to prevent dementia
- Helps to prevent respiratory problems [6]
Method
Ingredients and Equipment’s
Beeswax pellets, Coconut oil or another carrier oil (e.g., almond oil, olive oil), Shea butter or cocoa butter, Ground coffee or coffee oil, Beetroot powder, Double boiler Stirring utensil , Lip balm tubes or small containers for storage , Measuring spoons [7].
Procedure
- Prepare your work area
- Add coffee and beetroot
- Pour into containers
- Cool and solidify
- Label and store
Figuire 4 : Herbal Lip Balm.
Usage: Apply the coffee and beetroot lip balm to your lips as needed for moisturization and protection. Enjoy the natural benefits of coffee and beetroot for soft and hydrated lips!
Conclusion
Herbal products are very healthy for the skin and do not have any side effects. Products that take care of shoppers are an ideal part of entrepreneurs. These provide color to the teeth and protect the colors from the external environment. The main function of lip balm is to provide protection and template of alcohol. There are various types of lip care products available in the market. These herbal lip balms are most commonly used to enhance beauty. The charm of taste and shine in the original style of Ethereum. Herbal cosmetics are defined as Beauty Products Have Organic Physical Properties Ashram like enhancing, soothing form, healing, Conditioning properties due to plant ingredients. Lip balm made from coffee and beetroot is a natural lip balm that will give natural color to the lips or protect the lips from darkening.
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