2021, Vol. 9, Issue 2, Part B

Methods: The leaf of aloevera and neem were extracted with ethanol using Soxhlet apparatus. Then, these extracts were used to make soap by reacting oil and lye in a process of saponification.

Results: The soap made was evaluated for physicochemical characters such as total fatty matter, moisture content, pH and for other parameters, good characteristics were observed.

Discussion: The soap also exhibited good cleaning efficiency in removing microbes on hands. Conclusion: Hence, based on the antimicrobial effects and parameters, the formulated soap can further be standardized and an alternative to commercial medicinal and skin whitening soaps.