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The earth is enriched with a rich wealth of medicinal plants. Many weeds of our surroundings are often very powerful medicinal plant to address many of our today's major health problems.[1] Natural beauty is blessing and cosmetics help in presenting and increasing the beauty and personality aspects of human being. Cosmetic means any article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled on or introduced into or otherwise applied to the human body or any part for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance and includes any article intended for use as a component of cosmetic.[2] Herbal cosmetics are growing rapidly as most women prefer natural products rather than chemical products for their personal care. The research aimed to produce an herbal body scrub. The majority of times, the skin is in regular contact with dirt, pollution, and other contaminants. The scrub comprises various natural components that are safe to use, have fewer adverse effects and have antibacterial, anti-infective, antioxidant, anti-aging, anti tanning, anti inflammatory and moisturizing characteristics. To remain healthy and to appear good skin surface requires periodic cleansing to remove dirt, sebum, other secretions and dead cells. The scrub was prepared by using simple mixing method using various ingredients such as rice flour, turmeric, chickpea flour, orange peel, multani mitti, cynadon dactylon, rose petals green gram powder etc. The pH, physical appearance, color, odor, texture, irritability, Spreadability and Washability, were evaluated as Evaluation parameters for Facial Scrub- Formulation.[3]