A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON FORMULATION STRATEGIES OF HERBAL SOAP FOR TREATMENT OF ACNE AND PIMPLE
*Ravindra M. Hanwate, Nandini V. Jadhav, R. M. Kawade, N. S. Khairnar, Kishan Chavan
The research focuses on employing the melt-and-pour process to create an anti-herbal soap. Neem, masoor dal powder, orange peel powder, aloe vera gel, turmeric powder, lavender oil, coconut oil, and rose water are among the natural ingredients included in the herbal soap's formulation that are recognized for their skin-beneficial qualities. This formulation's goal is to provide a natural, potent treatment for acne and pimples that doesn't have the negative consequences of chemical-based solutions. Plant-based components having therapeutic qualities as antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory actions are used in herbal cosmetics. The soap's raw plant ingredients soften skin, increase epidermal penetration, lessen acne, and encourage quicker healing and skin renewal. A number of physiochemical criteria, such as color, PH, foam, order, height, foam retention time, high-temperature stability, and skin irritation potential, were used to assess the manufactured herbal soap. The evaluation emphasizes the benefits of herbal soap over synthetic soap, such as its antibacterial qualities, mild nature, and natural ingredients. But there are drawbacks to herbal soap as well, like a shorter shelf life and the possibility of allergic responses. All things considered, herbal soap is a useful substitute for synthetic soap since it offers a safe, natural method of treating a variety of skin disorders.
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