Abstract

DESIGN AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HOME-MADE MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT SOAP

Bhuvaneshwari M.*, Lokesh M. and Thrisha M.

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Abstract

The aim of our research work is developing the Moringa oleifera leaf extract for skin protection by producing a hygienic soap was prepared by Cold process method which is the easiest and most common method done at home. Moringa oleifera leaf extract soap was prepared by using a Soap base, Moringa oleifera leaf extract, glycerin, coconut oil, turmeric, vitamin-E mixed together into the Saponification reaction, Moringa oleifera leaf extract soap was prepared and evaluated to test the organoleptic properties such as color, odor, clarity, appearance, physical properties such as pH, foam retention, foam height, skin irritation test. Various study proved and found that the Moringa oleiferaleaf have anti-bacterial activity, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal activity etc. According to the description our research work proved that the Moringa oleifera leaf extract soap generates the skin protection for human’s use. Skin was affected by Synthetic soaps because it contains more chemical substance which produce harmful effect to the skin like itching, irritation. To overcome these problems human’s, need a specialized care for skin. Herbals are rich in phytochemicals and have many unknown and known Therapeutics effect. Now a days peoples are adopted with herbal medicinal products; herbal products and they know the benefits of herbs. It was eco-friendly, less side effect compare to the synthetic, low cost can buy a rural people also.

Keywords: Moringa oleifera Leaf extract, Skin protection, Handmade Soap.