FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF HERBAL HAND WASH USING NEEM AND ALOE VERA EXTRACTS

Hands serve as a major route for the transmission of microorganisms and infectious diseases. Hand hygiene plays a crucial role in preventing illness, particularly in food safety, domestic environments, and child care settings. Herbal cosmetics, which are derived from natural sources, offer an effective and safer alternative to synthetic chemical-based products. In this study, a herbal hand wash was formulated using neem (Azadirachta indica) and aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) extracts. The final formulation was evaluated for its physicochemical properties including pH, color, odor, foaming efficiency, viscosity, and stability. The product demonstrated effective cleansing and antimicrobial potential, while remaining gentle on the skin.