International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology
Volume 14, Issue 2

Formulation and Evaluation of Soap Containing Extracts of Various Ethnomedicines

Shubham Wankhade1, Manish Bhise1*, Manoj Shinde2, Jayprakash Suryawanshi3, Harshal Tare4

1SGSPS Institute of Pharmacy, Akola, Affiliated to Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra, India.

2Satara College of Pharmacy, Satara, Affiliated with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, Maharashtra, India.

3N. N. Sattha College of Pharmacy, Ahmednagar, Affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Raigad, Maharashtra, India.

4Dr. Harshal Tare (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India.

Received: 01st January, 2024; Revised: 27th January, 2024; Accepted: 16th May, 2024; Available Online: 25thJune, 2024 

ABSTRACT

The herbal soap’s formulation includes neem leaf; all herbal ingredients are easily obtained from the local herbal market. Use of cosmetics is part of caring for the skin and other body parts due to the damaging effects of modern pollution and UV rays on human health; aloe plants produce a material used in cosmetic goods to treat burns, psoriasis, acne, and other skin disorders; preparation of herbal soap is a medication or therapy with therapeutic benefits for the skin, including antibacterial and antifungal qualities; the raw material used to make soap has a number of properties that make it a good medicinal or cosmetic. The plant used to manufacture soap has properties that can help eliminate acne, soften the skin’s epidermis, increase penetration, and hasten healing and resolution. Natural remedies like aloe vera are used to both prevent and cure a range of skin conditions. The medicinal properties of aloe vera soap include antiseptic, antimicrobial, antiviral, antioxidant, and antifungal properties. The aloe vera plant features tubular yellow blossoms, many-seeded fruits, and triangular, fleshy leaves with serrated edges. Each leaf consists of three layers: an inner, transparent gel that contains 99% water and glucomannans, amino acids, lipids, sterols, and vitamins in the remaining 2%. The intermediate layer of latex is composed of a bitter-yellow sap. Neem provides additional medicinal benefits. Studies have demonstrated the anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperglycemic, anti-ulcer, antimalarial, antifungal, antibacterial, antimutagenic, and anticarcinogenic properties of neem and its chemical components. Tulsi provides many skin-benefiting qualities, such as beep-clean skin. Turmeric and vitamin C are also used to help tone the skin when treating breakouts. Homegrown cleaning solutions with medicinal or sedative qualities, such as antimicrobial and antifungal qualities, can benefit the skin. The rough material used in the cleanser formulation has multiple prescription drugs or cosmetics attached to it. The plant used in cleanser formulations has the ability to smooth out skin imperfections, enhance skin texture, prevent breakouts, and hasten healing and resolution.

Keywords: Herbal soap, Neem, Tulsi, Vitamin E, Aloe vera, Turmeric, Skin. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology (2024); DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.14.2.60

How to cite this article: Wankhade S, Bhise M, Shinde M, Suryawanshi J, Tare H. Formulation and Evaluation of Soap Containing Extracts of Various Ethnomedicines. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology. 2024;14(2):1000-1003.

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