Review article on formulation and evaluation of polyherbal antibacterial soap
Abstract
Skin infections caused by bacteria and fungi remain a major health concern worldwide due to poor hygiene and increasing antimicrobial resistance. Synthetic antibacterial soaps containing agents such as triclosan and triclocarban are associated with skin irritation, microbial resistance, and environmental toxicity. Polyherbal antibacterial soaps formulated using medicinal plant extracts offer a safer, eco-friendly, and effective alternative. These soaps exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-protective properties. The present review discusses skin physiology, microbial infections, herbal ingredients used, formulation methods, evaluation parameters, antibacterial mechanisms, advantages, and future prospects of polyherbal antibacterial soaps.
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Poly herbal antibacterial soap, herbal cosmetics, medicinal plants, antimicrobial activity, skin infections, natural surfactants, herbal formulations, skin hygieneDOI
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