HERBAL SYNERGY IN CLEANSING: ALOE VERA AND LEUCAS ASPERA -BASED SOAP EVALUATION

K. K. Aishwarya*, M. Akshay Shenoy, Manjesh, Minashanu T.

ABSTRACT

The aim of the project is to formulate and evaluate the different parameters of the poly herbal soap formulation
which was performed in the lab. Which contains mainly Leucas aspera leaves extract, Aloe barbadensis gel extract
in it. The poly herbal soap was subjected to various evaluation parameters like colour, odour, pH, foam height,
washability, foamability. As F3 shows good spreadability, washability and the foamability and which is required
for ideal poly herbal soap. The antimicrobial test proved that F3 has better antimicrobial property compared to F1
and F2. So, compared to F1 and F2 formulations, the F3 shows the best in all parameters, so, was more acceptable
than other two formulations. So, this shows that herbal formulation has benefits over the synthetic formulation
which contains harmful chemicals that can harm our skin. The herbal formulations are less toxic or have less or no
side effects. They are safe and eco-friendly and suitable for all skin types.

Keywords: Herbal soap, Antimicrobial activity, irritancy, Spreadability.