Abstract

DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PLANT EXTRACTENRICHED SOAP FOR SKIN CARE

Jadhav Priyanka Shivaji, Pagar Pooja Vishal* and Dhobale Gayatri Balasaheb

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Abstract

Ayurvedic cosmetic is also known as herbal cosmetic. Cosmetic alone is not sufficient to take care of skin. Herbal drugs has medicinal properties to fighting skin problems. An herbal soap was formulated using leaf extract of Azadirachta indica (neem), mangifera indica (mango), citrus lemon, sapindus mukorossi (reetha). The extract of all herbal plants prepared and soap was formulated by using polymers like stearic acid, glycerin soap base. Soap was evaluated. The formulated soap showed antibacterial activity.

Keywords: Herbal soap, Azadirachta indica, Mangifera indica, Citrus lemon, antibacterial.