Formulation And Development Of An Anti-Dermatitic Herbal Soap Using Aloes, Jojoba Oil And Activated Charcoal

Abstract

Dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching, and dryness. The present study aimed to formulate and evaluate an anti-dermatitic herbal soap Aloe barbadensis Miller (Aloe vera), Jojoba oil, and activated charcoal. Aloe barbadensis was known for its skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties, while Jojoba oil reduced itching and redness. Activated charcoal was incorporated for its detoxifying and purifying effects. The anti-dermatetic soap was formulated by the Melt and Pour method and evaluated for antibacterial efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus and antifungal activity against Candida albicans agar well diffusion method. Physicochemical parameters, including pH, foaming capacity, cleansing ability, moisture content, and rinsability were assessed to ensure optimal functionality and skin compatibility. The Anti-dermatitic property of the different formulations of Herbal Soap (F1, F2, F3) was evaluated by Antibacterial and Antifungal activity. The soap exhibited ideal pH for skin use, high foaming capacity, excellent cleansing action, sufficient moisture retention, and easy rinsability. The results demonstrate the potential of this herbal soap as an effective and natural treatment for dermatitis, combining antimicrobial and skin-soothing properties, with formulation F3 showing a zone of inhibition of 15.45 ± 0.35 mm against Staphylococcus aureus and formulation F2 showing a zone of inhibition of 18.6 ± 0.56 mm against Candida albicans at 500 µg/mL concentration. In the study of Antifungal activity of Herbal soap formulations F1, F2, F3 against Candida albicans F2 was found to have an effective Anti-fungal activity Though the Herbal Soap Formulation F3 was effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Anti-dermatitis Soap Formulation F2 with good foam stability was found to be effective. Future prospects include conducting in vivo studies, stability testing, and clinical evaluation to validate the safety, efficacy, and commercial potential of the optimized herbal soap formulation.