Abstract

A REVIEW ON HERBAL SOAP CONTAINING OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM (TULSI)

Krishna K. R.*, Sanju T., Shashank H. S., Shilpashree N., Sonika U. R. and Yamuna S.

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Abstract

The aim of our study was to develop the herbal soap by using double boil method, leveraging the herb’s therapeutic properties to promote skin health. Herbal soaps are crafted from natural herbs and ingredients, which are typically healthier for the skin and less likely to cause harm. The herbal soap was formulated by using leaves of Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), turmeric (Curcuma longa), aloe vera, almond oil, rose water (Rosa Damascena) and lavender oil. The use of herbal soaps provides various benefits, such as soothing and healing the skin. Turmeric shows anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and Tulsi shows anti-viral activity, soothing and calms skin irritations. Aloe vera is used for reduce acne, sun burn and moisturizer.

Keywords: Herbal soap, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, skin health.