Outcomes of 3% Green Tea Emulsion on Skin Sebum Production in Male Volunteers

Tariq Mahmood; Naveed Akhtar; Barkat Ali Khan; Haji M Shoaib Khan; Tariq Saeed

doi:10.17305/bjbms.2010.2697

Authors

Tariq Mahmood Department of Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy and Alternative Medicine, The Islamic University of Bahawalpur
Naveed Akhtar Department of Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy and Alternative Medicine, The Islamic University of Bahawalpur
Barkat Ali Khan Department of Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy and Alternative Medicine, The Islamic University of Bahawalpur
Haji M Shoaib Khan Department of Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy and Alternative Medicine, The Islamic University of Bahawalpur
Tariq Saeed University College of Pharmacy, The University of Punjab

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17305/bjbms.2010.2697

Keywords:

Camellia sinensis L, ANOVA, skin sebum, Abil’EM90, formulation

Abstract

This study was aimed to depict potential effects of stable formulation (water in oil emulsion), containing 3% green tea (Camellia sinensis L) extract on skin sebum production in healthy human volunteers.

For this purpose formulation was designed using 3 % ethanolic green tea extract and Abil’EM90 was used as an emulsifier. Formulation was applied to the cheeks of healthy human volunteers (n=10) for a period of 8 weeks. Measurements for skin sebum production were considered using Sebumeter MPA 5. Results were compiled and any effect produced by the formulation was justified statistically. It was observable that statistically significant (p < 0.5 %) results were found for skin sebum production after long term application of the formulation. 3% formulation of green tea extract was ideal in all aspects and can be experienced in skin disorders like acne to further investigate its effects in unhealthy volunteers.