Novel preparation and evaluation of lotion containing aloe gel beads

A new emulsion gelation method was used to prepare aloe gel beads using sodium alginate as the polymer. Quest of alternative cosmetic product specially for summer days. The aloe gel beads prepared by homogenizing aloe gel extract with water containing sodium alginate solution, which was then extruded into calcium chloride solution to produce gel beads. Further the prepared beads were suspended into calamine lotion (3% in 15ml lotion). Beside lotion containing aloe gel beads another calamine lotion is also prepared in which aloe gel is directly incorporated and both lotions were evaluated for its efficacy and stability. Aloe gel beads were spherical in shape and produced with diameter in the range of 0.206mm +/- 0.03 (SD). Novel lotion showed good compatibility, photoprotective activity and stability as compare to conventional aloe gel calamine lotion.