ABSTRACT:
The majority of commercial soaps include chemicals and synthetic components that can be unpleasant or harmful to the skin. Human skin requires specialized therapy for healing, enhanced skin tone, and the look of radiant health. Another potential approach is to use natural herbal soaps. Herbal products have two meanings: first, they are used as cosmetics for body care, and second, the presence of photochemicals and botanicals in them promotes naturally healthy skin. Herbalism and the use of herbal products are now prominent trends. Indian herbs are the most common source used in the cosmetics business. Herbal products are becoming increasingly popular throughout the world as more people become aware of their health advantages and low cost. So, in this study, we employed the hot process approach to make herbal soap. To manufacture herbal soap, coconut oil, glycerin, Moringa oleifera extract, and sodium hydroxide (lye) were utilized, and the different extracts were then mixed during the primary saponification process. After the herbal formulation was completed, it was evaluated for pH, moisture content, foaming index, foam retention duration, high temperature stability, and other properties. Several studies have shown that these herbal plant extracts have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties.
Cite this article:
Hina Barla; Pragya Kulkarni (2024), Development and assessment of antimicrobial herbal soap, Spectrum of Emerging Sciences, 4 (2) 2024, 31-36, 10.55878/SES2024-4-2-7.DOI: https://doi.org/10.55878/SES2024-4-2-7