Formulation and Evaluation of Anti-fungal Soap

Authors: Mr. Tejas Narayan Nalage, Prof. Ms. Sujata Umakant Veer, Asst Prof. Neha Sunil Garud, Mr. Omkar Satish Thorat, Mr. Pratapsingh Dilip Kalaskar

Country: India

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Abstract: Azadirachta indica (Neem soap is a specialized cleansing product designed to prevent and treat fungal infections on the skin. These soaps contain active ingredients with anti-fungal properties, such as clotrimazole, miconazole, tea tree oil, or undecylenic acid, which inhibit fungal growth and reduce the risk of infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, and yeast infections .Fungal skin infections are most common among people, requiring significant attention for treatment and also to maintain good and healthy skin. Some herbal plants have anti-fungal activity. The aim and objective of the present study is to formulate anti-fungal herbal bath soap using different herbal plants. The anti-fungal activity of the prepared formulation was tested using agar diffusion method against the organism Candida albicans. The prepared herbal soaps formulations exhibited a good anti-fungal effect.

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Paper Id: 232525

Published On: 2025-05-31

Published In: Volume 13, Issue 3, May-June 2025

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