PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL SOAP FILMS FOR HYGIENE APPLICATIONS
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The growing demand for eco-friendly, portable, and effective hygiene products has led to the development of innovative alternatives to conventional soaps. The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of herbal soap paper strips incorporating Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Neem (Azadirachta indica), and Turmeric (Curcuma longa). These herbs are well known for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and skin-protective properties. The soap strips were prepared using a melt-and-cast method combined with herbal extract incorporation and casting onto water-soluble paper. The formulated strips were evaluated for physicochemical parameters such as pH, foam height, foam retention, and skin irritation. The results showed satisfactory cleansing action, antimicrobial potential, and no skin irritation. The developed formulation offers a portable, biodegradable, and effective hygiene solution suitable for modern lifestyles.
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D.Sonar, S., D.Ghogare, T., G.Khond, K., A.Jaiswal, A., P.Koli, D. & Patil, V. S. (2026). Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Soap Films for Hygiene Applications. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.502
D.Sonar, Sanket, et al.. "Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Soap Films for Hygiene Applications." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.502.
D.Sonar, Sanket,Tejas D.Ghogare,Krishna G.Khond,Abhishek A.Jaiswal,Durgesh P.Koli, and Vaibhav Patil. "Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Soap Films for Hygiene Applications." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.502.
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